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Приєднався 12 бер 2009
Wesley Willis: Artist of the Streets
Never before seen short documentary focusing on Wesley's art. I knew Wesley for a number of years from the early to late 80s. I made this in 1988. This UA-cam upload is the first time this video has ever been made public. I have been told that it is the only footage of Wesley drawing and explaining his drawing. RIP, Wesley.
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What a treat!!!
Echoing all the previous comments, thanks for creating and sharing this! Rock over London, Rock on Chicago.
he draws really well! pretty cool!
Rock over London rock out Chicago ❤️ I say that anytime I play a song for friends. Just so they’ll ask what it means and I can show Wesley to someone new. An amazing artist I’m truly inspired by in my own work ❤❤❤
Wesley makes me want to get better at drawing
Whoa Wesley looks thin comparative to his later years
He was brilliant. He just had too many demons to fight. You can hear what a kind, gentle soul he truly was. Mental illness came with too much stigma then, and still today....
Rock on NY, rock on Chicago, rock on Mr. Willis!
I’m so glad I discovered Wes. Such a pure artist and such a natural talent. It’s always bittersweet with him, knowing what he’s been through. However you frame it though, it’s very real: no pretence or bullshit. I think that’s the true beauty of him as a man and as an artist. Rock over London Rock on Chicago 🫡🤘🏾
Love this
I toured with Wesley in 2001 and he was an amazing guy who was always in sweatpants To see him young, stylish and slim is very moving Thanks for uploading
Wesley was pure rock n roll art power. Bless him forever. Ride that city bus till Christ calls you home .
Wesley Willis is going to reach Picasso/ Van Gogh levels at the art auctions in the next century, you'll see!
when i first heard his music i though he was just a goofy dude making weird music, but now I'm genuinely inspired by him
I miss him
Wesley Willis was the greatest punk rocker of his generation
I'm here because I heard his song Rock And Roll McDonald's in a pit viper commercial.
He was such an enigma and an amazing artist
Rock over London. Rock on, Chicago.
This is amazing man, thank you fir uploading it.
I can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about this guy that’s just so compelling.
Im very glad that I get to see the true talent Wesley Willis had in this video.
Wow! Thanks for the upload. I like his music, but I never knew he could draw so well! Awesome!
thank you for sharing , I never seen footage of Wesley this young.
wesley was an amazing person and Im sad I never got to know him
Happy 60th Birthday Wesley Willis!
RIP Wesley, the demons can't get you no more!
I know I'm 13 years late, but thank you for posting this! I really cherish this portrait of Wesley, it's nice to see him so happy.
You are very welcome.
This makes me so sad. What genuine, pure soul, gone to soon.
Thanks!
God bless Wesley ❤️🤘
Carl Hart, thank you!
Hard ink pen tactics- Wesley 🙌🏼😤
I used to LOVE watching this on UA-cam, but then it seemed to be lost for years. Was it taken down?
No, I've never taken it down. Glad you like it.
Wesley is a genious
The made up cars are super dope!
Thank you thank you thank you
Woah! He made art too! I only knew him for his music, my dad used to know him, and I think he did some sound work for some of his shows, but I was never told he had other works outside that. I wish I could’ve met the guy, such a raw and genuine human being.
He certainly did, and that was his true talent. It's a shame that his art has been overshadowed by his, frankly, unlistenable music.
Fuckin genius
this is awesome
Also, this shows his amazing perspective, sitting on a chair on the ground, drawing as if he was up 100 feet and looking through a fish eye lens...just amazing.
This is about a year before I met Wesley, and recorded his verbalizing, which I set to music, which inspired him to write his songs. Great Video, very nice, you capture Wesley's personality very well.
Beautiful.
His art is phenomenal
super awesome dude
It's tragic that I'll never get the chance to meet Wesley or to hear him perform in person, but it's amazing that you've allowed us to see this otherwise lost part of him. Thank you for uploading this!
God....what a gem! A true, Chicago gem!
10 bucks bro I'm looking for your are and the cheapest I can find is 4k you made good of the tools god blessed you with and it shows despite the circumstance
He was such a beautiful artist. Thank you for making this ❤️❤️❤️
Everything he says sounds like poetry.