Much-loved British artist Mackenzie recently joined the brilliant podcast The Art of Dyslexic Thinking to share his inspiring journey of turning struggle into strength.
Growing up in Middlesbrough, Mackenzie found school tough. Dyslexia made reading and writing a daily challenge, but drawing opened up a whole new world — one where he could express emotion, imagination, and stories without words. Fast forward to today, and Mackenzie’s bold, heartwarming artworks are collected across the globe.
In this warm and honest conversation, Mackenzie talks about how dyslexia shaped not just his art, but how he views the world. Rather than seeing dyslexia as something to overcome, he celebrates it as his greatest creative gift.
He reminds us that dyslexic thinking brings huge strengths — from seeing patterns others miss, to thinking visually, emotionally, and empathetically. As Mackenzie says:
“I don’t need to spell it out when I can draw it.”
If you need a little inspiration, or a reminder that there’s more than one way to succeed, this episode is well worth a listen.
🎧 Listen now: The Art of Dyslexic Thinking – Mackenzie’s Episode
