Elsewhere: Artist draws NYC skyline from memory

After taking a 20-minute helicopter ride, artist Stephen Wiltshire, who has autism, is drawing New York City’s skyline from memory.

I’m absolutely amazed by this since my memory isn’t that good and I have no artistic ability, which is evidenced by my drawing of that bloody pipe, which took me about 10 attempts to get right.

You can see other pictures of his progress and trip to NYC, and even a live stream when he’s drawing, on his website.

Oct 31, 2009