CARL RUSSO/Staff photo. Artist Alex Schwartz, 24, of Andover is surrounded by some his paintings created with magic markers in his basement studio at home.  Andrew was diagnosed with pervasive development disorders, a form of autism. Art is a form of therapy that helps Alex communicate his feelings and become more focused in his daily life. 

Alex has a gallery show at the Lawrence Heritage State Park through Feb. 27. This is Alex’s third art show. Previously he showed his work at the Memorial Hall Library in Andover. Alex first took art lessons three years ago with Andrew Royce Fournier of North Andover. He takes lessons once or twice a week with Fournier.

Andrew was diagnosed with pervasive development disorders, a form of autism. He lives with his parents, Janet and Michael Schwartz. Art is a form of therapy that helps Alex communicate his feelings and become more focused in his daily life. 2/19/2019.