Leonardo da Vinci was likely ambidextrous

[UM-Bot]

A new study of da Vinci's work has lead experts to conclude that he could write and draw with both hands.

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/326919/leonardo-da-vinci-was-likely-ambidextrous

[skliss]

I remember reading they thought that years ago. The article said the reason they knew he was born left handed is because he used his fingers a lot while painting thus leaving his fingerprints in the paint. It's one great way they have of authenticating his work, his own finger prints...which I thought was pretty cool.

[Seti42]

I'm left handed, and an artist. I've tried writing, drawing and painting with both hands simultaneously. I was actually able to do it, as long as my motions mirrored each other, lol. Also, I've been a da Vinci fanboy ever since I first learned about him. A lot of my work is inspired by his anatomical sketchbook work.

Edited April 12, 2019 by Seti42

[Susanc241]

I just remember in school, if the subject bored us, a few of us would write our notes backwards (mirror fashion). I am right handed and did this right handed - couldn�t do it left handed. 60 years on I can still write like this but have to think about it now - too many years of no practice!

[+DanL]

I am Bidexterous. That means that I do some things left-handed and then other things right-handed. Some things I do with either hand. I shoot right-handed and draw a bow right-handed. I throw lefthanded, write lefthanded. I am right-eyed and right-footed. ???