MEET THE CREATOR
Every collection begins from the imaginative
minds of creators with disabilities.
Out art-to-print transformation process showcases the unique expressions
from our rotating collaborative artist partners and their nonprofits.
Read more about our process and give-back model here.
CREATOR BIO
Allen Li
Meet Allen Li
Allen is a talented 18 year old with autism who enjoys drawing, playing guitar, making cookies and dancing. Allen participates in art therapy, and the Blue Hat baking program at the Center for All Abilities in New York City.
What is an interesting fact about you?
"People like to see me dance!"
What's your favorite part about art?
"I can make jokes by creating art."
What do you love about Center for All Abilities?
"I love CAA because I do arts and cookies there. And talk to people there."
Meet Allen Li
Allen is a talented 18 year old with autism who enjoys drawing, playing guitar, making cookies and dancing. Allen participates in art therapy, and the Blue Hat baking program at the Center for All Abilities in New York City.
What is an interesting fact about you?
"People like to see me dance!"
What's your favorite part about art?
"I can make jokes by creating art."
What do you love about Center for All Abilities?
"I love CAA because I do arts and cookies there. And talk to people there."
CREATION & PROCESS
Allen's Work
An entertainer at heart, Allen Li loves inspiring smiles and laughter with witty phrases and jokes while creating his art. A mix of spontaneous brush strokes and whimsical thinking produce masterpieces that mirror his lively and joyous charisma.
World of Whimsy
Allen enjoys painting while surrounded by friends so that he can make others smile and laugh while creating works of art.
An Artist Signature
Allen will sometimes incorporate his name or Chinese symbols into his paintings. Allen is fluent in Cantonese and English.
'Rainbow Smiles'
Rainbows are one of Allen's favorite things to paint!
'Graffiti Mania' Beginnings
This painting was the main inspiration behind the 'Graffiti Mania' print. Some elements of this work can also be found in the 'Happy Strokes' print.
Textures and Dots
Allen loves to experiment with everyday items used as 'paint brushes' - including sponges, bottle caps, straws, and sometimes his own fingers!
Roy G. Biv
Another version of Allen's signature rainbow painting.
Expressive Squiggles
Squiggles, swirls, and dots are some of Allen's signature brushstrokes. This painting was a key inspiration for the 'Happy Strokes' print.
CREATION & PROCESS
Allen's Work
An entertainer at heart, Allen Li loves inspiring smiles and laughter with witty phrases and jokes while creating his art. A mix of spontaneous brush strokes and whimsical thinking produce masterpieces that mirror his lively and joyous charisma.
World of Whimsy
Allen enjoys painting while surrounded by friends so that he can make others smile and laugh while creating works of art.
An Artist Signature
Allen will sometimes incorporate his name or Chinese symbols into his paintings. Allen is fluent in Cantonese and English.
'Rainbow Smiles'
Rainbows are one of Allen's favorite things to paint!
'Graffiti Mania' Beginnings
This painting was the main inspiration behind the 'Graffiti Mania' print. Some elements of this work can also be found in the 'Happy Strokes' print.
Textures and Dots
Allen loves to experiment with everyday items used as 'paint brushes' - including sponges, bottle caps, straws, and sometimes his own fingers!
Roy G. Biv
Another version of Allen's signature rainbow painting.
Expressive Squiggles
Squiggles, swirls, and dots are some of Allen's signature brushstrokes. This painting was a key inspiration for the 'Happy Strokes' print.
GIVING BACK & YOUR IMPACT
Each purchase gives back to The Center
for All Abilities, where Allen participates in art therapy.
Allen’s Collection
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The Ashley TopThe Ashley Top
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- $178
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- $178
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The Ara SkirtThe Ara Skirt
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- $198
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- $198
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The Avery DressThe Avery Dress
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- $225
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- $225
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- Sold out