Eleven-year-old Anicee Lamoreaux has overcome plenty of obstacles. She was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, more commonly known as brittle bone disease, and even the slightest cough can break her ribs. With her parents unable to care for her, she was placed in an orphanage at age two.
She started painting at age three with the help of her caretakers at the orphanage. Finally in 2008, she was adopted by a loving family in Colorado, and Lamoreaux was able to follow her passion for painting. What's even more remarkable is that she is using her undeniable talent to help others.
Most recently, during the Children's Hospital Colorado Gala in October, Lamoreaux auctioned off two of her paintings and was completely shocked when they sold for $50,000 each! She then donated all of that money back to the children's hospital.
Check out her beautiful artwork below and learn more about her here. Enjoy and please SHARE this beautiful story with everyone you know.
She auctioned off "Bell Tower" and raised $50,000 for Children’s Hospital.
Anicee had the opportunity to meet with Michelle Obama and gave her an original piece.
"The Dance" sold for $1,000 last year.
"Midway Park" is the first piece she created after her arm surgery to have rods put in both arms. This piece was done after healing for five weeks.
"Blue Elephant" is set to be auctioned off for $5,000.
When Anicee is not painting, this bubbly 11-year-old loves spending time with her service dog Pearl.
