How Autism Shapes My Art
And Why I Only Work in Black & White
I'm an autistic hyperrealist.
I don't use color. I don't work in abstraction.
My art is built on obsession, structure, and emotional regulation.
This isn't a limitation.
It's how my brain sees the world.
The connection
Being autistic means I process the world differently.
I'm not drawn to spontaneity or chaos; I'm drawn to control, clarity, and repetition.
My brain thrives on structure, pattern recognition, and emotional comfort. That's why I create hyperrealistic art. It gives me something exact. Something I can get right.
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Color is overwhelming. Abstract is confusing. But in black and white, I find peace.
Why I Don't Use Color
People often ask why I don't work in color.
The truth? My brain doesn't process color the same way. It feels unpredictable, emotionally overwhelming, and cognitively draining.
There are too many variables in realistic color artworks that feel confusing and overwhelming for me.
In monochrome, I can focus on what matters-form, light, contrast, values; I can control every shadow.
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Black and white isn't just an aesthetic choice, it's a neurological need.
Why Hyperrealism Fits My Brain
Hyperrealism lets me hyper-fixate and obsess over the smallest details. I don't draw for freedom. I draw for precision.
Every pore, every wrinkle, every reflection-it's a language my brain understands.
This kind of focus isn't just satisfying, it's regulating.
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When I draw, I'm not just creating an image. I'm creating stillness in a world that rarely feels still.