c.l.lunn

Artwork Highlight: The Slow Simmering by c.l.lunn

“My body is that child, my brain bothering it like a nagging parent. Learning about apraxia brought new light to why my body picks its own agenda.” — c.l.lunn

Artwork Highlight: From sadness to Joy by c.l.lunn

“Only recently have I made real moves to hold space for my struggles as a cherished part of my inner being.”

Artwork Highlight: When Love spills by c.l.lunn

“We all seek connection but it frequently eludes us... The truest, deepest synchronicity is not happening.”

“Breath” is a quiet celebration of life’s rhythm — the inhale, the exhale, the shared energy that moves between us and the world. It’s a reminder that breath is more than biology; it’s a connection, a renewal, a pulse of presence.

Artwork Highlight: Wars in the hearts by c.l.lunn

“Too often I find truth is not singular. I am both the smiling face and the deep sorrow inside of me.” Charles says

Voices in color 🎨

A look into my creation process.

"Keep Flying" a poem by c.l.lunn.

A poem for the day: Smoldering Heart by c.l.lunn.

✨ Creation is my clarity.
"Eons of Bold Diminished Confidence," 🌌 “Tiny specks of my voice fill the cosmos.
My speech glows like the sun.”
But through painting and poetry, Charles reclaims the space between.
This is his voice. Visual and unshakably clear.
📸 Image of Charles by @lucianperkins

“Only when I learned to accept myself I found happiness” - c.l.lunn

Artwork Highlight: Magic in Slumber by c.l.lunn

A glimpse into the restless space between dreaming and waking.

From c.l.lunn: "My mind races very blazingly fast... I bribe my brain nearly every night just to get some rest."

The Good Side: Non-speaking artist paints his story Lori Peters Lauthier says her son Charles was born with a rare genetic disorder called Phelan McDermid syndrome. It’s linked with autism and apraxia, leaving the 34-year-old unable to speak nor plan a...

In case you missed it, Charles got more coverage! His exhibition was featured on Gray TV on July 8th, with a segment on The Good Side highlighting his May show.
www.localnewslive.com/2025/07/08/g...

Artwork Highlight: Magic in Slumber by c.l.lunn

A glimpse into the restless space between dreaming and waking.

From c.l.lunn: "My mind races very blazingly fast... I bribe my brain nearly every night just to get some rest."

"Moments are a combination of my feelings, current events, and the energy around me. My paintings and poems are expressions of that moment at creation. My painting and spelling allow me to share my unique perspective and perception of moments with those willing and able to listen." - Charles spells.

From letterboard to canvas, C.L. Lunn brings his inner world to life—one bold brushstroke at a time. His art is a powerful expression of thoughts and emotions that words alone can’t capture.

meet c.l. lunn, a non-speaking autistic writer and artist who uses letterboard communication to share his inner world. his debut book, nonsense & hopeful songs, blends raw reflections with bold artwork. more than a book—it’s his voice finally heard.
📖 pre-order now on amazon.

“my art lets me free my mind... my body is free to do its thing.” — c.l. lunn
Through art and poetry, he gives voice to an inner world where mind and body don’t always align.
In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs, he turns struggle into bold, emotional beauty.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.

“I listen to colors. My shaking fingers composing the story on a paper.” — c.l. lunn
Despite trembling hands, he creates with intention, turning silence into powerful expression.
Nonsense & Hopeful Songs reveals the beauty of persistence and the strength of an unspoken voice pre-order now on Amazon

“Storing life’s moments... silence offers me time to make moments into whole parallel lives.” — c.l. lunn
In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs, the non-speaking autistic artist shares bold art and poetic reflections from a rich inner world.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.

c.l. lunn shares his journey, turning feeling into sight through brush and canvas. “The easiest assumption when you see a body struggling is that the brain is broken,” he writes. In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs, he defies that, revealing a rich inner world through art and words. 📷 Lucian Perkins

“All good art should cause us to get challenged in our thinking.” — c.l. lunn
Through movement, color, and poetry, c.l. lunn invites you to see differently—feel deeper.
Experience Nonsense & Hopeful Songs: My Inner Fight To Be Heard, his debut book of art and reflection.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.

Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs, c.l. lunn—a non-speaking autistic author—shares bold art and poetry through letterboard communication. A powerful voice breaking through the noise.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.

“All good art should cause us to get challenged in our thinking.” — c.l. lunn
Through letterboard communication, c.l. lunn shares bold art and poetry in Nonsense & Hopeful Songs—a powerful debut from a non-speaking autistic voice.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.📷 Lucian Perkins

A heartfelt thank you for being part of Nonsense & Hopeful Songs — Charles Lunn’s debut solo exhibit in D.C. Your support made it unforgettable. More to come soon.

📘Nonsense & Hopeful Songs: My Inner Fight To Be Heard
“Autism is not just a behavior... it is a state of spirituality.” — c.l. lunn
A bold debut that breaks stereotypes and speaks truth.
Pre-order now on Amazon.

“I invite you to join on a promenade of joyful discovery…” — c.l. lunn
Nonsense & Hopeful Songs shares bold art and poetry from a non-speaking autistic voice, created through letterboard communication. A powerful journey of expression and truth.
📖 Pre-order now on Amazon.

Want to learn more about c.l. lunn’s journey, artwork, and writing? Head to www.cllunn.com and see how he’s turning silence into expression. Or Follow on Instagram @cl.lunn.art

“Maybe you have felt like the directions you give to a child are ignored… My body is that child, my brain bothering it like a nagging parent.” — c.l. lunn
In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs, Lunn shares his world through words and art.
📚 Pre-order now on Amazon. 📷 Lucian Perkins

Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
In Nonsense & Hopeful Songs: My Inner Fight To Be Heard, c.l. lunn invites you into a world few have seen—where every painted stroke pulses with emotion, and every poem challenges what you thought you knew about communication, identity, and human spirit.