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Meet Nimue, Spreading Awareness Through Art

Every year, students explore their hobbies and interests through Florida Virtual School (FLVS) courses, clubs, and activities. This year, FLVS Flex student artist Nimue took 5th grade Art to develop her techniques and learn about various art forms and styles, but this was not the start of her journey. Nimue began painting when she was just 4 years old! In fact, many of her family members are artists as well.

When Nimue was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder, her family introduced her to painting to help improve her focus and mental health.

Art quickly turned into a passion that Nimue could share with her family, painting with her grandma and learning about art forms like drawing and sculpting from her mother. This is where she says she finds inspiration for her work, creating painting of landscapes, flowers, and birds.

In 2017, she had the opportunity to participate in an art exhibit in Washington DC, featuring artists with rare diseases. Not only did Nimue get to showcase her work at the exhibit, she also “learned about the different reasons why people like their art.”

Now Nimue is painting to raise awareness for EDS, which her brother and mother also have. She explains that “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome symptoms are different for everyone. My family and I have joint dislocations, joint pain, easy skin tearing, easy bruising, etc. We aren’t sure what is causing what because all three of us have different secondary issues too.”

In the future, Nimue wants to continue advocating for EDS awareness and working on her art. She hopes to spread awareness and encourage others to get involved, adding that people can learn more about EDS through online organizations, social media groups, and charity events.

Nimue shared that FLVS allows her to “go at my own pace, which gives me time for my art. I get to learn more things about myself and what I like to do.” She sent a special shout out to 5th grade teachers, Mrs. Tucciarelli and Mrs. Marvin, for being supportive and kind throughout the year!

Fun Facts about Nimue

You learn more about Nimue and see more of her art on her website or on social media, @artbynimue.

Favorite Subjects: Math, Art, & Science
Hobbies: Draw, Paint, Play Video Games, & Listen to Music
Quote: “The waves will be strong, but you have to be stronger.” -Nimue Fong Yee

Post by Elizabeth Jones, FLVS Social Media Team

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21 comments on “Meet Nimue, Spreading Awareness Through Art”

  8. Andrea Noguera

    Nimue is a Beautiful and brilliant young lady, with enormous potential to influence the young art community. I am very proud to have been given the chance to have her in my life.

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  9. olivia

    oh my goodness! these are amazing! i wish i could share my art as well! i do food art, paint art, and so much more! but i love your work too Nimue!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  10. Elizabeth

    Nimue, you are an inspiration. Whether we are dealing with physical challenges or just the challenge of pandemic caused confinement, creativity is boundless. While your talent is outstanding and unique, you have shown that if we nurture the talents each of us have, we can achieve much.

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  12. Victoria

    Wow! Amazing!! I and my family really live your work. We are very inspired and that’s why we do family challenges with art now. Thank you!!

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