Louis Wain: Professional Artist Gone Schizophrenic (and we're sort of glad he did)

Before Illness

Before Illness

Before Illness

Progression of Schizophrenia Attacking the Psyche

"and we're sort of glad he did"

Okay, so i feel like an asshole for saying that, but insanity can lead to beautiful creativity.  Wain's schizophrenia work is absolutely stunning.  It's drugs without drugs.  A peek into the crazed human mind.  I sympathize with the emotional struggle of schizophrenia, but so very glad that he used this obstacle to his benefit.

And seriously, what artist isn't insane?