Bio

Loveartpix is a self-taught, award-winning artist from Manchester, England. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a personality trait disorder in his twenties, Loveartpix received a late diagnosis of autism at the age of 41, followed by an ADHD diagnosis three years later. He has also undergone therapy for CPTSD.

His artistic journey began with creating artwork on the Picsart app on his phone, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he truly immersed himself in the creative process. Art became a form of therapy and focus for him, providing an outlet to express and process his heightened emotional states and erratic thoughts, particularly during his assessment and daily stressors.

Under the name Loveartpix, he shares his artwork on social media (as he doesn’t leave the house much due to his condition) to promote the therapeutic power of art. He sees it as a daily coping strategy that can benefit many others. His late autism diagnosis has provided him with greater clarity on how he perceives the world, inspiring him to blog about his personal experiences. His goal is to raise awareness about being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society and to reveal what lies behind the “neurotypical mask” in the hope to bring about change.

A strong advocate for giving back, Loveartpix regularly donates art to various charities and causes (including – NSPCC, The Maggie Oliver Foundation, Anna Kennedy Online and much more) raising thousands of pounds through auctions. His emotionally driven art often reflects his mood, with themes that typically centre around Manchester and neurodiversity.

His artwork can be found in multiple locations across the Northwest of England, including Manchester (Victoria/Oxford Road train station), Blackpool, and Cumbria, as well as in France at the Normandy Memorial Trust. 2 of his artwork collections at Victoria station are his own tributes to the 22 people who tragically lost their lives in the Manchester attack.  Each year has been more productive than the last for him and he hopes this momentum continues with bigger projects and goals in the pipeline – one of which includes a public gallery in Manchester to promote Neurodivergent conditions to support the understanding and education in society.

Over the years some of his endeavours include speaking to schools and prisons to provide education through lived experience and art therapy. His dedication to his causes has earned him numerous accolades, including a nominations for the Rising Star/Emerging Talent award, Individual Making a difference in the Community award and The Diane Oxberry Special Impact award at the This is Manchester Awards. He was awarded the Anna Kennedy Online Autism Hero Award for Creative Arts in 2023 – which is now a proud Ambassador for. He was also nominated for the prestigious National Diversity Award for Disability in 2024.

Now as a proud ambassador for Anna Kennedy Online it will spur him on to continue to promote awareness and support for individuals with autism through his artistic creative expression.

Beyond his art, Loveartpix prioritises self-education and mindfulness to help manage his condition. He is determined to break the stigma surrounding neurodiverse conditions and to encourage open, judgment-free discussions about them.

Currently, he is being filmed for a documentary about his late diagnosis journey and the role that creative art has played in his life and the positive impact it can have. Over three years of filming have gone into the project, which is set for release 2025. Loveartpix has also launched the groundbreaking first-of-its-kind neurodivergent art focus group at HMP Manchester, with impressive results. This initiative is set to grow, with plans to publicly showcase the art created with his unique approach. He is also collaborating on several books, including one with an award-winning author, two illustrated books with other neurodivergent artists, and a biography.

His debut art exhibition, launched in Spinningfields, Manchester, and was officially opened by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in March 2025, was a huge success. “A Neurodivergent Art Exhibition” was listed as one of Manchester’s top 10 things to do during the weeks it was running. In addition to his own art collection, he shared his platform and collaborated with seven other neurodivergent artists from around the world to promote the positive use of art in various forms. The exhibition was a hit with schools and community art groups visits.

The artist’s work has been recognised beyond Manchester, earning him national acclaim for his contributions to both the arts and the neurodivergent community. Most notably, Loveartpix has been nominated and invited to Buckingham Palace by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, recognised for his work promoting neurodiversity through art in the community – Those working in education and skills’. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in his career, reinforcing his impact not just in his local community but throughout the UK and beyond.

At the age of 45, Loveartpix feels as though he is just beginning to understand his condition and sees himself at the start of his journey. He feels incredibly fortunate to have discovered art and creativity, as they not only fuel his passion for life but also serve as a daily lifeline, helping him regulate and give structure to his condition. Through sharing his story, he hopes to inspire and help others facing similar challenges.