"I drew you." translation: "I noticed you and paid attention to you without asking anything in return." I think that's why this feels so wholesome and makes some of these people so emotional.
some comment said she was reading "Life Strategies for Sensitive People" soooo you can tell why she cried when she got shown affection by a random stranger in the form of a well done portrait
We don't know if she smiles, and neither does the artist because she has something covering her smile. That would shock and make me sad too if I saw it in a lovely drawing.
ThatOneLeaf omg i wish i was there to hug her😔😔see her crying and i am crying as well i can totally understand why she cried😞as a fellow sensitive person
I think the reaction is fake. I think whole video is fake. I'm not saying it's impossible to make those kinds of drawings in the subway. The drawings are totally possible. However, the video cuts the actual drawing part out. It wouldn't be hard to switch a completed drawing in. Each time, the model sits in a pose. Then, the camera looks away for 20+ minutes of drawing (if we believe the video is real). Then the camera moves back, and the model is still in the _exact_ same pose. That's staged. People don't do that in real life. People naturally shift and move. They don't stay in exact same pose with their head and neck locked into place. These drawings would take at least 20 minutes, possibly more. It just doesn't make sense to me that people would hold prefectly still for 20+ minutes, as seen in the shots before and after the drawing. Especially with the over the top reactions, i am really skeptical. Someone could just get a few models, draw their portraits, then have them sit on the train to act out the scene. The more emotional their reactions, the more views you get. Source: i learned traditional oil painting and figure drawing at an atelier for several years in California. I draw people in public too. Editted for clarity. people kept misreading my comment. Hoping this edit will clarify my point.
@@wolfumz just because you can't do it doesn't mean someone else can't. humble yourself. nobody cares if you can paint or if you think the video is fake
It's staged. Did they stay in position for 30 minutes while he made those elaborate pencil strokes and even paint with a variety of colors, or did he do all that in like 3 seconds?
The lady that cried. I understand her feeling. It was a strong moment of connection. Our societies are so disconnected, that realization gives a sense a relief
It's staged my guy. This would take ages to draw, there's no way he'd draw someone for all that time and they'd stay in the same pose, or even on the train that long. Still the man has skills though.
@@Barbro247 You seem like a funny person... sure masks hide a good percentage of facial expressions, which, in some way might disconnect some people, tho it's not because of that that people wearing, to protect themselves from a virus, are morons
@@briannakielly dude we know his vids are scripted honestly if you don’t know that go back to elementary school 😂 three one with Bella poarch in the restaurant and one in her place and once he drew her they laughed it’s so staged but the only thing not stage is his talent
The second lady is going through a lot in her life. She's filled with tears of joy that someone was willing to spend time on her. For her, it's almost like someone caring for her.
I feel like she cried because she is seeing what she has gicen up as far as freedoms right on her face. It's hard to face that. A lovely drawing that can't even show her smile. Sad.
@@wolfumz I think we all know that they're fake. But as I have to wear a mask in the workplace sometimes I will catch a reflection of myself with a muzzle on my mouth and it makes me incredibly sad. You don't really know what you look like with half your face and half your expressions gone until someone brings attention to it or you look at yourself in the mirror. Sometimes it's a shock!
You are simply amazing. The joy and surprise you bring to people because of your unbelievable talent and skill is so inspiring and heart felt. God given talent that becomes even better after the hard work you've done to become this great. God bless dude.
The lady, number 2, was literally reading "The Empath's Survival Guide", Life Strategies for sensitive people. I'm sure your drawing meant the world to her!
Dude has some serious talent. There are so many RU-vid channels and TikTok channels that are just trash and it seems like we need to make people feel good once in a while. Great stuff man for real!
@@iSuckAtGamesGG Well, they get paid with an ultra realistic, professional drawing of themselves, and all they had to do was to do what they normally do anyway. That is, to travel on the subway while looking at their phones, oblivious to the world around them, lol. I'm 50/50 as to whether they are actually paid actors or not though.
These people feel like someone accually saw them. Not just a glancing gaze but looked at them ever hair out of place ever beatiful detail. You are a great talent far beyond just an artist.
It’s a wonderful moment, when the person comes to life suddenly, their eyes sparkle, they smile, and their whole energy fills the space and connects immediately with the artist. It all happens so quickly. It’s a beautiful way to connect with people. Amazing talent.
We live in a world where nobody pays attention to anybody. His gift breaks through the isolation and when it’s broken there’s a outpouring of positive emotion.
Well, just cause people don't pay attention to others sometimes, don't mean that we are bein' in any way.. We just go bout our days....... (Can't think of it like that.. It isn't like some people are bein' a way bout whatever)
Devon's artistry is so moving and emotionally provoking. I love to see the reactions of the people he sketches. You're truly gifted and a gift Devon. ¡Dios debendiga!❤
I can relate to the woman In the yellow pants. Just having someone take time out od their day to recognize you and remind you that you exist and are loved and important, that is something I try to Dao everyday by just saying hello to anyone and everyone
People are really touched by random acts of kindness like that. It's totally understandable that some folks might get emotional over something so rare and so beautiful happening to them........
Simple mise en scène ! L'homme tatoué feint la surprise alors que le dessin laisse entrevoir un tatouage que dans la réalité son TEE-SHIRT CACHE ! C'est cela qui aurait dû être une SURPRISE !
You are an extremely skilled young man, and the joy you bring to those strangers is lovely. Good deeds like that are worth having on the website. Merci.
This man is a angel at work. Putting his remarkable talent to use to uplift society, a person at a time. Making each person he draws feel special and worthy. Great practice too!
Truly and amazing talent...and the joy you give. Very special and a lovely act of kindness lifting everyone's spirits. Unbelievably gifted...and you share that. 🙏💕💜
The second lady 0:28: your drawing told her something she needed to hear: “you’re not invisible! I see you!” That’s why she broke down. The way she’s dressed is depicts a person who doesn’t think people notice her or care how she looks but you took the time and put it on paper. You done more for her than ten therapists would have ❤️
I’ve drawn people before incognito-granted with much less skill-and people still genuinely love it. A hand drawn picture of someone is like a surprise gift.
@@gastongodoy4944 It really depends. When I was in the zone, maybe 5-10 mins. 15-20 mins for significantly more detailed drawings. You'd be surprised how quickly these kinds of small drawings can be done. But that's entirely based on the person's skill.
Literally came to the comment section just to see if there were any others who thought that was funny too 😂😂🤣 the hard cut right after he asks absolutely sent me
I felt like crying myself, seeing how moved she was by his care, by being seen by a stranger. I’ve never asked this question of a particular artist; Do you teach? It’s been thirty years since I went to art school, I work as an illustrator for the past 20 years, any guidance you might offer would be precious and appreciated, you see people clearly and show the beauty and dignity in them. Thank you so much for sharing this gift with everyone.
@@bignumbers I don't agree with that at all. Even through her mask you can see that she isn't embarrassed or angry, and that her reaction is full of complex emotion that isn't necessarily negative. People react to attention, and especially unexpected appreciation, along a very wide spectrum of emotion - for example, someone who is feeling invisible or unappreciated might react quite strongly to having someone draw a portrait of them. If I had to deduce what she was feeling, it might be grief - the hand to the mouth indicates surprise or disbelief, the glance at the artist reinforces this, the tears and the staring at the picture all indicate some deeper emotional connection she has made because of what she saw - perhaps she strongly resembles her deceased or invalid mother, especially when discounting the lower part of the face due to the mask, and that caused her to make a strong connection with a memory that she finds important, pleasant, maybe even wonderful, but tinged with sadness. it's a genuine reaction from a person who feels emotion deeply - you really should not assume that she is being vain just because she is exhibiting emotion - if you ask me she was the most complimentary reaction he got; art is supposed to make us feel something.
When the woman with the yellow pants started crying, I immediately thought of what Robin Williams said: "everyone you meet is going through a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always". Her reaction was quite strong, I wonder if she was going through a rough patch or not. It caught me off guard.
someone in the comments noted that she was reading "the empath's survival guide" so, she's a highly sensitive person. she felt that kindness on another level
@@root3291 As an actor, I don't think those are paid actors. You cannot act THAT real without accidentally letting it show that you are not genuine. Why are there always people who have to see the bad in everything?
The book she is reading is titled 'The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People'. I find it hard to believe that it could be staged, with that level of detail, and a very seemingly genuine reaction.
The 1st man receiving the drawing carefully with both hands evidences his thoughtfulness. The 1st woman just seemed overwhelmed with that bit of human connection, and more importantly, recognition.
Exactly why these are staged. He draws much more of the first guy's tattoo than what is shown wearing that shirt (not to mention he is wearing a different shirt in the drawing). And the "crying" woman all these people are saying 'can't be faked', doesn't actually shed a single tear and for all you know could be laughing under that mask. Not to mention the movement of a train would make it damn near impossible to complete a detailed drawing at all, especially within a short time
You deserve the support, Devon. You make a lot of people happy. And I am one of those people. I love seeing the happiness and joy on their faces when they see the picture. You worked very hard to get where you are in you artistry. The least I can do is subscribe and support you. Thank you for your service to humanity. Here's some advice for you. The next time someone says walk a mile in my shoes, do it. Because then you are a mile away and you have the shoes.
What enormous talent. Absolutely, positively and especially during this pandemic that the world is in. I too was happy for her. Please everyone take care and let's begin to work on being kind. 🌹🖖
Your talent is amazing. That little bit of happiness you bring those people is incredible. I hope you keep doing this and great things happen for you as well.
Theres atleast 2 things that make me question this as quackery. The artist is completely able to prove me wrong, if i am. First, the light changes every time the picture cuts from person to paper, making me suspect, the picture is drawn in different place. Second is, that the guy starts by drawing a circle with pressure, but then the video cuts into already sketched proportions in dirrerent pressure that don't seem to take the circle in account at all, making me suspect that these sketch is actually traced from photo. This all makes me suspect that this is all a setup and the guy is not being honest.
I feel like that lady who broke down in tears felt she hadn’t ever really been “seen” before, maybe some disassociation issues from past trauma/narcissistic parents and maybe gig through a breakup and you made her feel like she was “there”, visible, “seen”, of worth. And she was able to see herself from an outside point of view finally. Or maybe she’s a nurse handling covid as best as she could. Her eyes first looking up, glazed over with daily disappointment then seeing her surprise really chokes me up. You sure broke through something great to her and that’s beautiful. You have an incredible, incredible skill. Keep using that amazing talent. Kindness from strangers is the best kind.👌🏽
Such a talented artist! I love watching you use your talent to bring smiles to people's faces. Our world right now has a lot of hate. Bright spots like you givee hope that the negativity can't prevail. Thanks for helping to save the world.
