Being an Artist 

Awesome, excellent, wonderful! This film by Bill Lynch about the art of my artist friend Gary Mayer was well done! I've followed Gary's art career every since we were art students at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan! I've continued to follow his work via Facebook for more years than I can remember! This film and the recognition that he's receiving is well deserved! He inspires me to become a better artist in my own right, whatever the circumstances or challenges! This is a film that I'll watch again and again! Best wishes and continued success, Gary Mayer! -Shaheed

This is an award worthy film with how it’s such a valuable account of the struggles of talented artists. Yet Gary always seems focused and generally happy with a great sense of humor

Gary Mayer's art is very compelling. I am a painter myself for over 30 years, surrounded, also like Gary, by mounds of unsold art. We both believe in our vision and skill in creating interesting art. While it has been personally enriching and even healing, one wonders about the vast quantities of wonderful artwork worldwide that needs to find the proper home.

I am an artist that complains and bitch about the fact that I have to work and that doesn’t allow me to fully dedicate my time to my art work. This guy inspires me and makes me feel like a lazy ass at the same time. I thank you Sir!

So great, a man after my own heart. Inspiring.

So awesome witnessing this man pursuing his passion! Great video!

I'm amazed Gary has the energy after building all day , I'm full of admiration for him dont know how he does it.

Having attended an art high school in NYC we were all “art geeks” and we knew it, but we loved and relished in our geekdom.

Never heard of Gary which is amazing since his stuff is really good. An intense world of art that is uniquely his. Well done, I too will follow his work with great interest. Cheers

Wow, this was the life I wanted to live. Never found that space with people. So now I call myself a closeted artist, just kept working alone. Always hard to find that balance with income and doing your work. Also build and renovate. Art is like breathing, you have to do it….jkarla. Love this documentary and Gary’s work.

"There's only the work." ~~~ Bette Davis

Gary expressed what keeps artists going. There’s a compulsion, a true love of the process to make art. Like Gary I have hundreds of stacked up paintings. I particularly enjoyed this video because Gary represents so many of us artists creating art, no matter what. He’s humble in the best way. You can tell how much respect he has for other artists with not a hint of jealousy.

That was super interesting! It’s kind of funny because I grew up only 30 minutes from where this guy lives. And I’ve never heard of him till now. very cool, thanks for your channel!

I really enjoyed this doc, as I sit at my desk beneath a rooster painted by Gary. He is a treasure in our community and it's perpetually thrilling to see new and exciting work from one week to the next.

A lot of energy in his work and yet artist is so mellow. My favorite of his works is actually the bathroom at the very end in credits- very retro pop :)

I understand you. My Mother was an artist, my sister, brother, my 2 sons and daughter and myself are, also. All my life from a child there was always paint and paintings and textiles all over the place. These items bring comfort to be. Thank you for sharing.

that bathroom is so cool! Stepping on the devils head while you relieve yourself? I'm in! lol

As an artist myself for years, this man is a REAL ARTIST. I am so amazed ! He creates his purpose. Love his work. Wonderful production of this self made man.

one thing I would like to say is there is a huge difference between art 'enthusiasts' and the real refinery of mad artists, especially the ones who truly delve in the manic realm of their subconscious. Only a true fellow artist can look at work like Gary's and say 'spot on, my friend, spot on. You hit the nail on the head." He's managed to combine the essence of many brilliant artists throughout the ages while still hanging onto his true authenticity... He captures the madness of serenity and the stillness of chaos. It's utter brilliance. I'm super inspired!

The one as a homage to Brooklyn is nice. That is the idea. To have your work around. It is stimulating despite being nervous. There is always a connection when we talk about Art. The ambiance at the gallery is cool.

Thank you for this great documentary. The inscription on the Kerouac gravestone perfectly describes Mr. Myer: He honors life.

His work is brilliant ❤❤❤❤

Masterful film, an empathetic,' relatable' artist.Fantastic how this cuts through the bullshit of the art scene and taps into something much more interesting.

This guy is the uncle I never had but always needed!!!

Great for him that he has this outlet. It's what makes me happy and when I don't paint I get anxious. Once I get the painting out I am relieved. I call it purging. God bless him!

Love this work. The vitality & strength & a measure of joyfulness. So sorry I can't afford it.

Hi Bill it's Laurie. Gary is an amazing guy. Your approach to learning about Gary through friends' interviews was insightful. The music was wonderful. We got a good look at his process. I love the painting of the man (Gary) and his shadow in the barn doorway. Gary has a great sense of humor, Dante's Infernal. You were able to make a short film that captured the viewer's attention. Making a short film is a difficult feat. Your editing it down to 30 minutes is a great accomplishment. Thank you for giving me memories of Detroit.

Wonderful coverage of an interesting artist. I like the way he worries about the acceptance of both sides of his art-abstract and everything else. I liked the way he explained that.

I so enjoyed this profile. He is a regular, relatable person in his speech, ideas and mannerisms and to watch him create is a treat. Thank you

Great film! You really captured the essence of Gary's art. Much like his avian creation with feathers and a coffee can, Gary's art is both accessible and transformative.

So THAT'S where that bathroom is!!! Great film......WOW!

Great film, thank you! I knew of Gary Mayer but have not seen as much of his work as presented here. He seems like a great person, too. I agree with the idea that one HAS to make art, even if there's no reward outside the making of it. I too have a day job and those are just the facts.

Love his work…and the chuckle in each of his sentences.

Hi Bill, thanks for making this film and channel, I have just found you, its just what we need :)

As an old guy obsessed with the creative process and making a bunch of paintings myself... I really found this video inspirational. I also really appreciated Gary's perspective on working in a range of styles. I find myself overthinking the types of paintings I make or at least thinking too often about how those different styles might be viewed by others. Great little film and lovely paintings :)

Super DUPER fabulous 😍 😍😍 literally delicious to my eyeballz thank you. 💜🔥😁🌻🐦

I Love Gary Mayer’s Paintings!! He is so creative and expressive! The energy is real, raw and should be shared with the world! Thank you for showcasing Gary’s work and life’s work, I truly enjoyed this. ❤ Heather

Gary thanks for the colors !

Nice to see where Gary works and hear him! He's an impressive painter. If I'd been able to take up my scholarship to Brooklyn in 1981 - who knows we may have met.

Spectacular - absolutely magical painting by a born artist.

Congratulations, dear Gary....👍🎉🎉

Wow! His story and commentary in the first two minutes resonates powerfully for describing creativity.

I really enjoyed this film and getting to know Gary Mayer. The passage of the years from being a young artist in Detroit, to an up-and-comer in NYC in the ‘80’s, to his present life in a more rural setting, was a journey worth watching. A life well lived and still producing good, solid, intriguing work. Bravo. 👏🏼

Wow, what an artist.

I love Mr. Mayer’s art from the first view and till now . See every day some of his new drawing , painting and I love all of them , love his style . I know He is talented artist of our time ! Thank you for this documentary film about Mr. Mayer and his creations . Bravo always

Wow that was so fantastic! What incredible works and such a great artist ✨ I will be dreaming about the piece with the pink background ☺️

Whatta treasure to see him actively making art before our eyes (nor dabbing a paintless brush on an already completed painting!) and for being an unapologetically obsessive-compulsive MAKER of art! Love the bold loose expressive phantasmagoria of his work mixed with the dying sunflowers and animated cows. What a jewel of a film about a fascinating creator!

Recommended by a mutual friend, so glad to see and learn from this very interesting film and artist!

BOWING TO THE ARTIST CREATIVE THOUGHTS. HIS EXPLORING OF THE MULTIVERSES HE INHABITS...GIFTED WE ARE TO WATCH HIS JOURNEY . HIS "ITACA" Sorry caps...old fingers. ( BEAUTIFUL FILM) 🐝

I love your attitude, you don’t let it bother you that you have to work the real job. It kinda pisses me off! Why does the world not love creatives? Maybe I’ll get back to it some day. I’m just out of room. Fabulous work, great story telling.

My thanks, Gary + all. Carry on!

This was a really cool film and it was great to learn about such an incredible artist. Definitely got me to immediately pick up a paintbrush lol.

Love the work! Hope you keep it up and sell enough to make you feel good about continuing. Best wishes to you!

Great documentary! Wonderful to see your space and glad to know that after all these years you haven’t slowed down a bit! And, Gark, you still have paint on your face 😂

Such wonderful work, loved this collection, thank you for the video.

Great!! I'm very impressed!!

Loved this. I'm truly inspired by Gary and his work.

Excellent and exciting film!! Truly enjoyed it! 👏👏👏 Gary is a fabulous, hardworking artist and your film gives him the respect he deserves! ❤

So talented, a pure genius.

Awesome. Thank you!

it was very refreshing great work

Beautiful work. Strange that it all transpires so close to me (I'm right across the Hudson) and yet I have never heard of any of these people! Well, now I do, and I'm the better for it.

Fantastic work! I'm shocked he wasn't picked as one of the "hot" artists in the East Village in the 80s. His work has the same wild spirit much of that work had, and is explosively beautiful! I lived on the Upper West Side, but I knew people in the East Village who were part of that world and I wonder if any of my acquaintances and friends knew or interacted with Gary in any way.

I love what I see it's very rich❤

Fantastic! What a great artist. Much success to you, Gary. Your art delights the soul!

thoroughly enjoyed the film

So love your art and your energy! Thank you so much.😊

NICE LITTLE MOVIE AND AWESOME WORK BY GARY

Bill, I’m so happy this beautiful video made it into my feed. So we’ll done and very inspiring. My favorite take away is Gary speaking how he loves the pressure of the show and how it makes him work harder. That is a mindset I needed to hear at the moment as an artist struggling to release the fire inside to create.

Thank you for making this film and introducing me to Gary's Work. I'm very inspired by his life and dedication to painting.

Stellar profile of an immensely interesting artist

Those sunflowers!!!

incredible stuff that documentary flew by. I could use another hour or two listening to him talk about art. Would love to see it in person

Very inspirational loved it

His Art is so musical!!! I love it!

So beautiful views. Watching from Philippines. Team lynch b m d brought me here

Great film, loved learning about Gary and his superb art!

This is amazing haha 😋👍

I like you mad great vibes man!!

Love your art

Gary You are Wonderfull

Really enjoyed this film - thanks

A modern style of Pissarro, I hope to one day see your work in person. Well done Sir.

I want an artist shack for a studio. That sounds great lol.

Amazing artist

Great art and film production!

Sweet documentary. this guy reminds me a lot of mike leach.

I used to paint. I wish I had Gary's motivation, zest, focus and passion. It's one of the hardest things to do & have.

Just. Great. ❤🎉❤

Beautiful 😍 😊

nice wholesome content!

Great work!

Inspiring!

Inspiring. Thanks!

I enjoyed your art and story. Thank you for sharing. I am new to art and you inspired me and I could relate with you. For example I own many books too lol I thought was only me. It is the creative mind I guess. Stay creating! stay passionate! keep inspiring! I know you inspired me :)

All education has a genesis in art. All education is art education. Take your children and give them formal art training starting in grade school. It is the best way forward. Feeling and communication .

I really dig it.

"Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue." ~~~ Matisse

Thank you

Blue collar here nice cool work