His quick wit and generous sprinkling of good humor are his companions as he tackles each new project. Whittlesey is gifted of mind and spirit. As a child, Wayne was a victim of Cerebral Palsy, and he defied the odds of those who told him he would never succeed. Wayne's extraordinary insight and focus is different. One can spend endless hours observing the abstract forms and exciting colors he artfully places on paper. He invents complex subjects we are not familiar with, but that he clearly sees in his mind's eye. He takes artistic liberties with the camera and communicates his special understanding and zestful love for life to the spectator in all he accomplishes. Whittlesey's contributions to photography and art can be appreciated and enjoyed by people of all cultures, religions, and nationalities long into the future.