Meet Anis Jerbi - a young , 20-year-old man from a small suburb in south Tunisia . Anis was born with osteogenesis imperfecta ( OI ), commonly known as brittle bone disease . Brittle bone disease is a genetic disorder that affects the bones , causing them to be fragile and easily broken . This debilitating condition impacts his ability to walk and he is mostly wheelchair-bound . From a very young age , he knew that his life would be different from other kids his age . He couldn ' t play sports or do other physical activities , but he was determined not to let his disability define him .
Anis ' story is one of resilience and triumph . Despite the challenges that often accompany disabilities , he has been fortunate enough to have had a positive school experience . With a supportive family by his side , Anis navigated his way through elementary and high school with grace and dignity . He has , luckily , never been the victim of bullying , and has always felt respected and valued by those around him .
From the tender age of 13 , Anis found solace in art and it quickly became his passion . He would spend hours creating intricate sketches and paintings , losing himself in the process . As he grew older , his love for art only grew stronger . He knew that he wanted to become an artist and create beautiful works of art that would inspire others .
Despite his disability , Anis was determined to pursue his dream . He worked hard , honing his skills and perfecting his craft . He is self-taught , learning from watching tutorial videos on YouTube . Anis started practicing every day , drawing everything from landscapes , to birds to still life . He found that creating art was a form of therapy
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and a way to express himself creatively . He would spend hours lost in his own world , sketching and shading , experimenting with different techniques and mediums , using mainly graphite and oil-based materials .
In his teenage years , Anis began to explore new forms of art , including portrait drawing . He found that
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