Tom Yendell OBE

Tom Yendell OBE, was born in Winchester in 1962 without arms or hands due to the doctors prescribing the drug Thalidomide to his Mother during her pregnancy. Tom grew up using his mouth, feet, and chin to do everyday tasks. Tom's passion for art began very early in his life. He taught himself to draw and paint with his feet and by primary school wrote in the same way. For nearly 40 years he has been a member of the MFPA, known for his bold, vibrant, and highly graphic artwork created with silk paints, watercolour, and acrylic.