A man who lost his sight 12 years ago has discovered a love of painting and can create amazing images just by touch . John Bramblitt , 42 , had epilepsy from the age of 11 and over the next 19 years it slowly caused him to lose his eyesight . At the age of 30 , the artist from Denton in Texas was completely blind . Despite this , he decided that an inability to see should not prevent him from painting . Scroll down for video . Artist John Bramblitt , right , discovered his love of painting after losing his sight some 12 years ago . The artist uses a special technique using a fabric paint to create an outline before colouring in the work . Despite never seeing his guide dog , Mr Bramblitt was able to create this highly accurate painting . Mr Bramblitt uses a special fabric paint with raised edges to sketch the outline of his work , before filling in the gaps . Over the next 12 years he was able to refine this technique until he was able to work seamlessly . First he forms a picture in his mind and uses fabric paint to produce an outline before filling in with paints with different textures based on colour . Mr Brambitt said : 'When I lost my sight I began to learn how to use senses in new ways to accomplish tasks I was used to doing with my eyes . ' I began painting because I wanted to reconnect with people ; to let people know even though I have epilepsy , even though I am blind , I 'm still me in here . 'The recognition my painting and workshops has brought has meant more connections with an incredible number of brilliant people from all over . 't gives me a great optimism for the future . ' Video courtesy : DMA.org . Mr Bramblitt uses a special technique to transfer the scene which he imagines onto the canvas . Mr Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 which slowly resulted in him losing his eyesight . Mr Bramblitt , left , uses a special technique to help him translate his visions onto the canvas , right . The artist has sold limited edition prints of his work for $ 150 each as well as original artworks . Mr Bramblitt said his love of painting has giving him reason to be optimistic for his future . Mr Bramblitt went blind at the age of 30 after suffering from epilepsy since the age of 11 .
John Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 and went blind when he was 30 . After going blind , Bramblitt began creating the most amazing artworks . Some of his art features scenes and people he has never seen before . He is also a musician who plays in bands called The White Stripes and The Strokes.