Artist With Disability 2: PETER LONGSTAFF

PETER LONGSTAFF

Disability: Missing Both Arms

Peter is a foot painter. He creates all of his artwork using just his feet, having no arms. Peter’s disability stemmed from the drug thalidomide, which was prescribed for morning sickness until it was discovered that it caused deformities fetuses.

After living most of his life without arms, Peter considers his right foot to be like the right hand of most people, using it dexterously to open doors and perform many other everyday tasks.

Exhibiting in London

Peter's work was exhibited with more than 20 other artists from the MFPA, including Alison Lapper, who has her statue exhibited in Trafalgar Square.

Peter hopes that having his work exhibited at the Royal College will be the start of a successful career.