Van Gogh Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh exhibited personal eccentricities and, in adulthood, was often socially isolated from others. Some therefore suggest that he experienced schizotypal personality disorder (www.schizophrenia.com ). If so, his extraordinary work demonstrates that schizotypy can coexist with creative genius. Indeed, research suggests that individuals with schizotypal personality disorder may have a greater capacity for creative thinking than most other individuals (Folley & Park, 2005).