Artist Kambel Smith

This young artist with autism was initially diagnosed with mental retardation. Read the uplifting story of his development as told by his father — and be among the first to see Kambel's spectacular new paintings.

 

 

Ed. Note: Since the original installment of this article, Kambel Smith has launched an addition to his Survivor website, called Alleyboy.Inc.  Kambel's dad writes: "Alleyboy.Inc represents an unstoppable change in the rules of life for a new more complex generation and the acceptance of  these rules by society. Kambel's goal is to lead by example as he emphasizes his belief that autism is a form of individuality that doesn't make a person more or less normal...just different. Check out the links at the

 

Twenty-four-year-old Kambel Smith is not only an amazing artist — he's also a visionary with a mission to change the world. Adventures of Survivor is a book series conceived and illustrated by Kambel and written by his father, Lonnie Smith, celebrating the human will to survive even under the most challenging mental and physical circumstances. Lonnie is understandably proud of his son's achievements — and his unquenchable determination to help others. Scroll down to view Kambel's most recent oil paintings; click here to read Lonnie's story of how Kambel has overcome tremendous obstacles and become an accomplished artist.