The Beholder: Beauty Through the Eyes of April Mitchell

Teen artist and photographer April Mitchell, 17, aims to create works of artistic beauty. But how is her definition of beauty shaped by her own appearance? April has a genetic skin condition known as vitiligo, which causes inconsistent skin color. Her condition greatly impacts her own outlook on judgments and prejudices based upon skin color, and raises questions about the traditional definitions of what, in our culture, is considered beautiful.

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[brittanydna]

What a great story. When April says "I've always had two colors of skin.", that says it all. Not a disease, not a flaw, not a handicap, but a characteristic of a unique and inspiring young woman.

[LuckySchmuckers]

That was a fantastic video. You've inspired me.

[graciealison]

God created all of us in his own image He loves all of us, Why can we do the same? I love you're attitude positive. It's not what we look like on the outside it's the inside and you have a beautiful heart. I admire you for telling people all over the world who is watching this. You are beautiful person inside and out! You can be the most beautiful person in the world and be ugly inside...You are a wonderful person! :-) I been suffering from Guttate Psoriasis caused by strep throat.

[lagranodotcom]

It's okay to be different... You're beautyfull!

And you are pretty good too!

I admire the stuff you made i've seen on this video

[renmolly1]

It is a beautiful video with a beautiful message! It is what is on the inside that truly matters. What you have on the inside April is so much to give this world with your loving, positive, and "can do" attitude & have found your passion in life through art! I have been an "April Fan" for many years. I always knew in my heart that someday you were going to make a difference for others and here you are on YOUTUBE doing just that. BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE. That is April Mitchell! Inside and Out!

[nume26]

Cool video. What makes it even better is that I know April in person.

[muffinmuncher123]

yup! and your welcome. : )

[Merpug]

This is absolutely captivating :)

[muffinmuncher123]

great job on the film. u probably wont remember me but galina.