D.J. Svoboda MyImagiville.com
919-637-3024 or 919-798-1821
E-mail djjw9221@earthlink.net
Web: www.myimagiville.com

My name is D.J. Svoboda. I was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three. During my school age years I went through some very difficult times. I was often picked on and made fun of. It was from these experiences that The Imagifriends were born. The Imagifriends live in a place called Imagiville. In this imaginary place no one is ever picked on or mistreated in any way. Every- one is loved and accepted for who and what they are. Each Imagifriend that I draw is different. They come in many sizes, colors, and designs. None of them are ever mean or cruel. They each have their own special job and purpose in Imagiville.
I want to use The Imagifriends to help others with Autism know that they are special “Just the Way They Are.” I have designed a coloring book for children and written a book about my experiences with Autism. I also draw Imaginames where I take letters of your name and design an Imagifriend and connect them to make a name. My art was also chosen by The Autism Society of America for their Autism Puzzle Project. I also now have Imagifriend Note Cards and Imagifriend Key Chains. Being Autistic has presented me with many challenges in my life. From those challenges I have learned to never give up. Even those with Autism can make a difference in this world.
I love to travel to different places and events to speak, share my art, and spread my message of acceptance and respect for those with Autism and other disabilities. I make donations to various Autism Organizations and to my wonderful church, Hope Community Church. I want to thank the Lord for giving me the talent to draw. Have a great blessed day everyday.