Meet the artist behind Atypical's drawings

Los Angeles Times

Like the Sam Gardner autistic character Keir Gilchrist plays, Los Angeles-based artist Michael Richey White is also on the spectrum. “Sam can’t always articulate what’s in his head, and his art is a really good way for us to get his point across in a way that feels authentic,” says creator Robia Rashid. "(White) is so talented and very fast, and I probably drive him crazy with all my notes, but he has a way of figuring out exactly what I’m looking for.” White adds: "I could really relate to Sam. Ever since I was a kid, drawing was my preferred escape from whatever I was doing. My pencil is always with me in my pocket. That and my sketchbook are my security blankets.”