A Triumphant Human Story: A Conversation with Jared Dunten

In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Jared Dunten, who has
overcome some serious life obstacles after being paralyzed when
he was only 20 years old. Jared was paralyzed in an accident in
the Rio Grande during a camping trip when he dove in the water
and his head struck a sandbar. Fortunately, he was lucky enough
to have a friend with him that was able to pull him from the
river and keep him alive. 


In 2005, Jared was awarded a student scholarship by the Mouth and
Foot Painters Association (MFPA). Since then, he has studied with
painter Phillip Wade and world-renowned master painter, Edward
Povey. 


Brian and Jared discuss his incredible journey: becoming a
successful painter and overcoming the many obstacles of
paralysis.