I can’t think of one painting I liked more than Mary’s, but even more so, her dedication to capturing the beautiful old buildings that are disappearing. That deserves an OBE in my opinion.
A lovely documentary. As a 71 year young woman who paints portraits and lives alone I heartily agree with your mother. I never feel lonely, never bored. She is doing society a favour by putting on canvas the old buildings which developers are destroying.
This documentary is an absolute delight, and so is Mary. Her work is just lovely. As an older amateur artist myself, I could totally relate To Mary, her process, and her determination.
In the initial view each painting gets about 2 seconds before it's judged, then it's just all crammed in like a jumble sale... And still, about a third of the work is junk. Why would anyone use that as a benchmark of judgement.
I find it interesting that this documentary won awards but the RA still hasn't figured out that its subject (Mary, her paintings) is a national treasure.
Her beautiful works do remind me of Edward Hopper as well.. Not exactly, but they have the same "feeling" 😊...the beautiful lighting, a fresh morning..that 'all is well, all is good' ..that serenely blissful acknowledgement that we love and cherish our walks in life. And her son is a fantastic film maker!!
@@globalheart Oh! How odd that the feeling you get from Hopper is that 'all's well'!! I always feel the discomfort/emptiness/loneliness in his paintings, although I absolutely love them! But, yes! Mary's paintings make me feel exactly what you describe. And then I have this underlying "No, no!!!" at the thought that all of that is disappearing... and more's the pity as I, like her, treasure that world. And, YES!! Her son is a wonderful film maker!! Oh... (I just had the thought) I'm wondering if the Hopper paintings you're referencing are ones that I don't know!?
@@andreaandrea6716 Yes, i know, i know, lol !!! Hopper was all over the place really, but it was his grasping grip on the use of sunlight, that i was reminded of...his seaside paintings, walls or houses..but my dearest favorite is (think its called early morning, or 7am, something like that) is a painting of a rural storefront..a brright white facade, shafts of sunlight, a schoolhouse clock in the window well..and the forest beyond. No beautiful bricks though, not like Mary's!!! :)
What a wonderful inspirational lady - and such a talent. This is such incredible important social history too. I am full of admiration and praise for her - and having been many times to the RA Summer exhibition I feel that Mary's work would truly enhance the show, and indeed be a huge improvement on many of the RA's sometimes rather dubious choices!! Mary you are truly amazing.
Mary's stamina & determination are remarkable. Her paintings are delightful a nb d necessary. I hope this film will her sales. I Can quite imagine many Londoners would be interested in her work. Mostly, I'm thoroughly impressed with how she never lost sight of what truly motivated her. Choosing to paint over the years rather than endlessly watch series is in itself is a fantastic accomplishment.
What a lovely marvellous woman! I really hope you get your dream, your paintings have captured the wonderful never to be seen again history of your area, they deserve to be exhibited, every single one! You’re a wonderful artist and I’m a new fan! ❤
What a woman! Love her and her attitude. Loved seeing her stretch her own canvas and framing! She’s brilliant (and deserves better background music). I really enjoyed the history of her house and life.
As a jazz composer, short story writer, inventor, and sketch artist…… I had to mute the music… …. It had zero place in the film…….her son… the rude interviewer…. did the soundtrack. ….. this woman is a consummate genius!! Her work would sell out in ANY one woman show in that town!….. or here in Chicago….. where I reside. Her son, the harsh critic of her honest descriptions … will learn….. like we all do…. NEVER CRITICIZE YOUR MOTHER IN THAT TONE OF VOICE!! ……………. treasure her!!!!! ……. At 67 years old…. Ooh the fun I would have over tea and cake….. talking to Lady Honeycutt endlessly…….. about art…. And….. WHATEVER SUBJECT SHE WANTED!! …….. she has more life and humor in her baby finger… than any exhibit I could see……. The Royal Academy….. is out of touch….. the real ART…… is…. Finding the backstory of each ARTIST……. ….. the true inspiration…. Behind the submissions. ……. Don’t go back to them Lady Mary…….. YOU’RE ON ANOTHER LEVEL !! Hold your OWN one woman shows……. ……… YOU WILL ALWAYS SELL OUT!! Have your work professionally framed….. …….. you… and it… deserves…… no less 😊 Cheers from America dear. 🍪☕️
It's a matter of taste. I think if Mary hated it, she would have said so! And probably would have respected her son's decision to choose what to use in his own work.
She’s amazing!!! I started painting in my late sixties, Mary is an inspiration!! If for no other reason, do it for yourself!…. I would love one of her works!
I love your mothers paintings! And her way of curating these beautiful old fassades and their meaning to their owners as well as to the community. Thank you both!
What a charming documentary. I'd never heard of Ms Cane- Honeysett before, but she obviously loved her part of London, and her style was certainly NOT naive! Her talent was accurately representing ordinary bare bricks and mortar, plaster, old traditional shopfronts, shop signs and wooden window frames, and all beautifully lit. These are historical records of a major World city, with an uncanny a sense of time and place, and a great eye for colour. I found the fact that the RA CHARGE people to exhibit, but don't even invite you to attend if your work is not shown to be astonishing. I'm sure the King would be horrified. The contrasting of the enigmatic and impenetrable works of the Summer Exhibition enfants terribles and Mary was a master stroke. (Stephen Long, Celebrated Antiques Dealer of South London....What a Class Act!) Great stuff!
Mary Cane-Honeysett is today’s Constable of Bricks and mortar. Bringing out for us to see our past history brought back to life in such perfect detail. Such a pity she was beset by so many problems to fight, which she did so brilliantly. A truly remarkable person.
Mary’s paintings were, beautifully painted, charming and especially desirable because they capture a history of London that is fast disappearing. I reckon she’ll be collectible down the track. Because the works are so eclectic, exhibitions are a poor gauge for excellence and rarely predict what will be loved now let alone into the future.
I found this documentary kind of "by accident" and couldn't stop watching! What a lovely, humorous and touching story! Great job, mom and son! I'm a mom and an artist, high end or not, who cares........I applaud her for being so brave!
What I would not give to have someone as spirited, intelligent, creative, curious, passionate and let's not forget talented and lovingly caring, just one person like her would be such a blessing
I remember watching this doc when it first aired on PBS here in NYC, I loved it, and especially Mary. Her work was not at all 'naive', it's thoughtful and inspired, she had a true artistic spirit.
I’m yet another new fan for Mary and her work - Great lady and an example to us all. Apart from admiring her work I also admire her spirit (and love her down to earth reaction to some of her son’s requests, putting her foot down in no uncertain terms… clearly knows her own mind and won’t be pushed!). When this era of art judges moves on, there will be new fashions, new tastes formed and I can believe that her work will then catch their eyes. A lovely hour spent in her company and inspirational too so thank you to Mary and her son for creating the film and putting it on RUclips!
Well Iv'e been an artist for 50 years, I paint for pleasure only these days. I have done the awards shows and have been a judge and awarded best of show many times. I will be honest in saying I do not like the current trend of the new reaction art. All great painters have personal skills, personal likes & individual styles that create real emotions. True painter's are the Mary's of this world, they paint just for the pleasure and challenge. Mary I tip my hat to you, always remember that painting must please you only.... the rest is a bonus. Many thanks also to the doco maker for the realism wonderful work ⭐
Bravo Mary Cane Honeysett. You and your oil painting are stars. I should love to be able to buy one of your works. The Royal Academicians who ever they are are short sighted and self serving. It is artists like you who are subsidising their art. I lived in Shepherds Bush for years and my GP husband loved these houses, shops and. market. We would drive around the street for hours while he pointed out the architectural intricacies with delight. I am a watercolour girl myself and I was envious of your wonderful draft watercolour. The public has no idea how difficult it is to achieve this in watercolour. It takes hours and days. Forget the RA. It is not for artists of your caliber. None of them have the technique to paint like you. Hope this video goes viral. I spent 15 months during Covid make a 20 minute video on San Michele in Italy, I had 1500 illustrations. It has received just 200 views so I know how you feel. The RA should make you an honorary member but you are a member de jura!.
What a gift finding this documentary I haven’t watched it all as yet as it’s very late in the evening, but I’ve downloaded it and looking forward to watching the whole lot tomorrow. I am in Australia and it is so fascinating to see paintings of the old buildings in London, or wherever they are in England.
I agree with Charlesscott. Why not show her work and allow crowd source to purchase some pictures? Why doesn't she have a website storefront decorated with red brick?
This is the way to age, she has such an interesting life, full of new projects, nothing like a blank canvas to get your imagination going. And something to show for the time invested.
Her art and the social commentary within it reminds me of Vermeer. I like them. The artist, she is very... particular. Good job interviewing mum ! Many small inferences that only family would understand. Enjoyed that
Absolutely adored this film. I felt the highs and lows, but also the unwavering determination! My mother was also an artist. She didn't start painting until she was 50 years old. After seeing this, I wish I had taken time to document my mother's journey. She passed in 2016.
I loved this warmhearted documentary of a woman tingling with life and energy. Her history alone of the 2nd world war would have been more than enough to hear. I loved her art and her affinity with brick and buildings. Her paintings are a history of a life past and passing. I really hope her work is accepted next year. Thank you for this delightful film.
She has the delightful spunk of a true artist! I lived in an art colony as a teenager and she reminds me of so many of the artists there. It was so wonderful living there.
I love Mary''s art! It's evocative of some of Vermeer's paintings of buildings, but she has a style of her own, as well. I'm delighted to have found this charming documentary.
What a heartwarming documentary of a very talented and kind lady who is determined to have her painting accepted . I loved this particular painting… all the detail in the antique shops window and the red exterior. Keep up your wonderful inspiring passion for oils and preserving old brick buildings! ❤🎉
So glad you started capturing your Mum's art story before it was too late. It wasn't just that she painted her subjects well, it was her excellent choice of subjects. Seen the other doc and am so glad she eventually had a painting accepted.
It's a wonderful thing what you have done as far as recording your mom and her work. What a treasure!!! I've only watched a short time of it so far. And what I have seen I love I agree with her about the buildings it's a shame that the destroying them but it is wonderful and a great treasure that she has painted them and done such a beautiful job of it.. oh yes indeed she's very very talented.... I don't know her history as far as being popular, but she should have been.❤.... she should have been very well known if she's not. I guess just being sort of hidden away she missed out on being famously known!! If she stopped she most certainly should have been! I haven't seen anybody that does any better work!!... thank you for sharing your mother and her beautiful work with us.. love love her work❤.. God bless her heart and bless her career before she so deserves it!!!!
I went to the show 8 years ago for the first time and I found it very rich, varied and inspiring. I also think Mary’s painting is very good and she should have got in. 😊
I’m so glad she captured pre-corporate landscape when Mom and Pop businesses covered the streets and individual shops reflexes the owners choice of color and decor.
I love Mary and her artwork.. The love and dedication she puts into work reflects so much history of her surroundings and should be exhibited in my opinion. ❤
She is an inspiration. So full of passion and love for what she is doing. Her keep on keeping on approach to life is a tonic to see. Love this documentary.♥
It’s time they showed a retrospective of Mary’s work! It would be interesting to see now twenty one years and more after these shops and buildings have gone. King Charles could pop a couple of his works in too just to keep his hand in.
As a creative elder myself, at age 70 I also feel the tragedy of our rich architectural history being uncaringly destroyed, to be replaced with ugly bland homogenized condo boxes. Where are we headed as a species, when we destroy our culture and beauty - how will our cities look in 50 years? I certainly wouldn't feel inspired by living in a city like that. I love Mary's tenacity, in the face of her beautiful art not being valued, honoured and celebrated. And equally, I love her son's loving celebration of his mum, in creating this documentary. What a beautiful (and skilful) testament to love. So inspiring.
genrification of urban inner cities really has a lot to answer for. It not only in London. Im In Asia and have seen the decimation of fabulous cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong, most of China and Kuala Lumpur to name but a few reduced to ugly commercial monstrosities in the name of greed
it happens in all aof europe, not to mention Belgian, the disaster country when it comes to urban planning, the netherlands are a bir of the exeption to the rule. I hope europe wakes up and kicks the foreign investors with only profit in mind out
Your mum is so lovely, her art and her passion for what she does so well is wonderful. Thank you both for persevering to make this. It's not easy to work with family😂 I hope I can be this passionate with my hobbies for as long as your mum has been. ❤❤❤❤ I did go looking for more and found out the wonderful thing and the horrible thing. You must be so proud. All my love Sam xx
Very good Tony. Very nice watching it. I remember your mother coming to some of our soccer games in Nashville. And I remember the great, yet often missing in today’s world, love, appreciation and open relationship you had with her. Very good documentary and congratulations on the awards!
Really enjoyed this video, capturing pure joy in your mums own art, what a very honest special lady, you must be so very proud of her. Not feeling sorry for herself, just getting on with living her life. Capturing the history in the buildings around her is a brilliant idea. She will be famous one day.. Make sure you keep the tradition of hanging her paintings, when she no longer can each year at the accadamy until she gets her prize! I loved her reaction when she got the mail, sad about the D, who do they think they are, how do they know it won't sell.. Maybe you can take your mum to a car boot sale or an art fair , treat her to a space... take another video of her..
I really enjoyed this doc. Laughed out loud quite a few times. 😂 Mary’s art captures historical architecture, which at some point will be lost. Her paintings are historical snapshots of London’s landscape. I would be PROUD to hang her work on my walls. The artworks hung on the RA gallery walls are mostly hideous. I did see a few that I liked, but very few. Some looked as though a 2 year old painted them. Not really sure. “What the heck,” went through my mind. Please, give this wonderful lady her own website to display and sell her art. Please don’t waste time on RA walls. Their exhibits are ridiculous. 😬
What an indomitable spirit this woman has! I love her fiestiness, her sense of humour, her self-deprecation and her paintings. It was the RA's loss, she is well worth their wall space, imo.
I love Mary. I thought her paintings were great, and I would buy something she painted. I've watched just about all of the Landscape Artist and Portrait Artist of the Year series, and the choices of the judges in those shows puzzle me as much as what you showed for the Academy. It seems that the Royal Academy and the judges in the two series want to influence the future of art. That seems to be the main motivation.
What a moving film! And to think that had Mary's son Tony not decided to film her over all these years this story may not have been shared so broadly. What an amazing life Mary lived, and what a wonderful artist she became! I love to see her paintings of the old buildings in her Fulham neighbourhood, each brick lovingly reproduced, documenting a history that is vanishing. It was pretty special that in the end the last painting to appear at the Royal Academy was of her son who made this film. I feel very blessed to have come across this video. Many thanks.
Count me in as a Mary fan! She is perfectly delightful. She’s much more gracious than I. Her paintings clearly reveal her as an artist who possesses more skill and more heart than the majority of the painters (it would be a stretch to call them artists) whose pieces were actually selected. It’s like a page from the story, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’-everyone exclaiming their ‘Oooooos’ and ‘Ahhhhhhs’ as they pretend to SEE beautiful clothing on their king’s naked arse, only because they’re afraid they would be deemed unworthy of their station in life if they told the truth. It took a guileless boy to step forward and say, “The emperor isn’t wearing any clothes!” before the truth was finally exposed (pardon the pun). And so dear Mary is right to be incredulous that the arse-naked emperor was chosen, while her vision and skill as an artist was overlooked…again. This reminds me of a hilarious scene in the movie ‘Local Color.’ If you haven’t seen it, it’s on RUclips. Watch it, and you’ll see the scene I’m referring to. Oh, how I wish Mary could see it. She’d howl with laughter. 😉🎨
Thankyou Tony, both documentaries about your mother's journey are fascinating. Posting on RUclips was a blessing for us down in Australia, so thankful we stumbled across them and were able to celebrate the life of such a talented woman. So sad to read she has been gone for over 7 years! Just proves you are doing a great job, I have subscribed to see what other gems you come up with. Congratulations for your efforts - keeping your mothers work alive for generations to come.
What a great programme - and what a joyous video. Mary’s incandescent spirit shines through like a beacon. Her detailed work recording old architectural gems is heart warming to watch, though it seems the very architectural paintings she makes don’t ‘say’ enough to the RA - but having seen what they did exhibit, perhaps they need to change their hanging committee? Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video.
A great documentary on your mum Mary, her work and the insight into the Royal Acdemy, presented in a tongue-in-cheek style. My own ambitions are more modest, entering prints in my local camera club competitions. The dilemma though is broadly the same. Do you produce work in in a style that pleases you or to please the judges perhaps losing some personal authenticity in the process? I know which side of that particular dilemma I am on and I think your mum knows as well. Long may she continue to paint in her own way.
I can’t think of one painting I liked more than Mary’s, but even more so, her dedication to capturing the beautiful old buildings that are disappearing. That deserves an OBE in my opinion.
A lovely documentary. As a 71 year young woman who paints portraits and lives alone I heartily agree with your mother. I never feel lonely, never bored. She is doing society a favour by putting on canvas the old buildings which developers are destroying.
The stamina of this lady is amazing. Not only does she do something she enjoys, she doesn't let set backs get her down just keeps on. BRAVO
This documentary is an absolute delight, and so is Mary. Her work is just lovely. As an older amateur artist myself, I could totally relate To Mary, her process, and her determination.
I hear you
Mary believes in her art. Not even the Academy can detract or subtract in her belief in her art. That is the heart of the artist
In the initial view each painting gets about 2 seconds before it's judged, then it's just all crammed in like a jumble sale... And still, about a third of the work is junk. Why would anyone use that as a benchmark of judgement.
I find it interesting that this documentary won awards but the RA still hasn't figured out that its subject (Mary, her paintings) is a national treasure.
she has a body of work that stands above the usual amateur and gets into the realm of great naive work.
You look at the Euston road artists and her work fits right it, not the she needs to be pigeon holed. Fantastic paintings
Her work is such a beautiful souvenir of times gone by.
I love Mary’s spunk! Of course I love her work as well. She’s so very funny and does not suffer fools, tremendous!
She is fabulous , don't micromanage the woman .
Royal Academy come on!!!! She’s recording your history. She’s great, I love her feeling for brick.
She’s another lowry.
"Feeling for Brick" is the best Punkrock band name EVER😎🤘🤘
Yes!!! Exactly what I thought; Lowry. And with as much charm.
Her beautiful works do remind me of Edward Hopper as well..
Not exactly, but they have the same "feeling" 😊...the beautiful lighting, a fresh morning..that 'all is well, all is good' ..that serenely blissful acknowledgement that we love and cherish our walks in life. And her son is a fantastic film maker!!
@@globalheart Oh! How odd that the feeling you get from Hopper is that 'all's well'!! I always feel the discomfort/emptiness/loneliness in his paintings, although I absolutely love them! But, yes! Mary's paintings make me feel exactly what you describe. And then I have this underlying "No, no!!!" at the thought that all of that is disappearing... and more's the pity as I, like her, treasure that world. And, YES!! Her son is a wonderful film maker!!
Oh... (I just had the thought) I'm wondering if the Hopper paintings you're referencing are ones that I don't know!?
@@andreaandrea6716 Yes, i know, i know, lol !!! Hopper was all over the place really, but it was his grasping grip on the use of sunlight, that i was reminded of...his seaside paintings, walls or houses..but my dearest favorite is (think its called early morning, or 7am, something like that) is a painting of a rural storefront..a brright white facade, shafts of sunlight, a schoolhouse clock in the window well..and the forest beyond. No beautiful bricks though, not like Mary's!!! :)
You did us all a favour in capturing your mother on film so well and giving us this glimpse. Thank you.
What a wonderful inspirational lady - and such a talent.
This is such incredible important social history too.
I am full of admiration and praise for her - and having been many times to the RA
Summer exhibition I feel that Mary's work would truly enhance the show,
and indeed be a huge improvement on many of the RA's sometimes rather dubious
choices!! Mary you are truly amazing.
Mary simply deserves a big solo show !
100% agree, come on London - some decent gallery please take note and let's see Mary's work acclaimed and praised by the public. Who needs the academy
Mary's stamina & determination are remarkable. Her paintings are delightful a nb d necessary. I hope this film will her sales. I Can quite imagine many Londoners would be interested in her work.
Mostly, I'm thoroughly impressed with how she never lost sight of what truly motivated her. Choosing to paint over the years rather than endlessly watch series is in itself is a fantastic accomplishment.
Loved it - Mary and her paintings.
What a lovely marvellous woman! I really hope you get your dream, your paintings have captured the wonderful never to be seen again history of your area, they deserve to be exhibited, every single one! You’re a wonderful artist and I’m a new fan! ❤
Lovely documentary on a brilliant artist, Mary's work is exquisite and poignant.
What a woman! Love her and her attitude. Loved seeing her stretch her own canvas and framing! She’s brilliant (and deserves better background music). I really enjoyed the history of her house and life.
that music was so bad! 😅
This is fantastic! Love her dedication and wonderful work.❤
As a jazz composer, short story writer, inventor, and sketch artist……
I had to mute the music…
…. It had zero place in the film…….her son… the rude interviewer…. did the soundtrack.
….. this woman is a consummate genius!!
Her work would sell out in ANY one woman show in that town!….. or here in Chicago….. where I reside.
Her son, the harsh critic of her honest descriptions … will learn….. like we all do…. NEVER CRITICIZE YOUR MOTHER IN THAT TONE OF VOICE!!
……………. treasure her!!!!!
……. At 67 years old…. Ooh the fun I would have over tea and cake….. talking to Lady Honeycutt endlessly…….. about art…. And….. WHATEVER SUBJECT SHE WANTED!!
…….. she has more life and humor in her baby finger…
than any exhibit I could see…….
The Royal Academy….. is out of touch….. the real ART…… is…. Finding the backstory of each ARTIST…….
….. the true inspiration…. Behind the submissions.
……. Don’t go back to them Lady Mary……..
YOU’RE ON
ANOTHER LEVEL !!
Hold your OWN one woman shows…….
……… YOU WILL
ALWAYS SELL OUT!!
Have your work professionally framed…..
…….. you… and it… deserves…… no less 😊
Cheers from America dear.
🍪☕️
Yes, ghastly music.
It's a matter of taste. I think if Mary hated it, she would have said so! And probably would have respected her son's decision to choose what to use in his own work.
She should have her own show!
I love this lady ❤ her spirit and sheer determination it is the Royal Academy loss.
Omg!
A few minutes in and love her already ❤
She’s amazing!!! I started painting in my late sixties, Mary is an inspiration!! If for no other reason, do it for yourself!…. I would love one of her works!
I love your mothers paintings! And her way of curating these beautiful old fassades and their meaning to their owners as well as to the community. Thank you both!
Thank you so much!
I fully understand Mary's love of bricks. A beautiful documentary.
I love your mom's art! What a wonderful celebration of your mom! Mary, you are a treasure!
What a charming documentary. I'd never heard of Ms Cane- Honeysett before, but she obviously loved her part of London, and her style was certainly NOT naive! Her talent was accurately representing ordinary bare bricks and mortar, plaster, old traditional shopfronts, shop signs and wooden window frames, and all beautifully lit. These are historical records of a major World city, with an uncanny a sense of time and place, and a great eye for colour.
I found the fact that the RA CHARGE people to exhibit, but don't even invite you to attend if your work is not shown to be astonishing. I'm sure the King would be horrified.
The contrasting of the enigmatic and impenetrable works of the Summer Exhibition enfants terribles and Mary was a master stroke.
(Stephen Long, Celebrated Antiques Dealer of South London....What a Class Act!)
Great stuff!
Mary Cane-Honeysett is today’s Constable of Bricks and mortar. Bringing out for us to see our past history brought back to life in such perfect detail. Such a pity she was beset by so many problems to fight, which she did so brilliantly. A truly remarkable person.
I really enjoyed every second! She is a beautiful artist! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mary reminds me of my two English aunts!
"I'm going to be as I am!". You tell him! So cute.
Mary’s paintings were, beautifully painted, charming and especially desirable because they capture a history of London that is fast disappearing. I reckon she’ll be collectible down the track. Because the works are so eclectic, exhibitions are a poor gauge for excellence and rarely predict what will be loved now let alone into the future.
What a delight!
Absolutely loved this and Mary ❤
What a wonderful documentary. The world needs more Mary’s! Come on Royal Academy!
I found this documentary kind of "by accident" and couldn't stop watching! What a lovely, humorous and touching story! Great job, mom and son! I'm a mom and an artist, high end or not, who cares........I applaud her for being so brave!
What I would not give to have someone as spirited, intelligent, creative, curious, passionate and let's not forget talented and lovingly caring, just one person like her would be such a blessing
I remember watching this doc when it first aired on PBS here in NYC, I loved it, and especially Mary. Her work was not at all 'naive', it's thoughtful and inspired, she had a true artistic spirit.
I know right, her art is definitely not naive, so precise and dimensional, unlike naive art.
She got my vote! She's great, a wonderful painter and a very nice soul.
I’m yet another new fan for Mary and her work - Great lady and an example to us all. Apart from admiring her work I also admire her spirit (and love her down to earth reaction to some of her son’s requests, putting her foot down in no uncertain terms… clearly knows her own mind and won’t be pushed!). When this era of art judges moves on, there will be new fashions, new tastes formed and I can believe that her work will then catch their eyes. A lovely hour spent in her company and inspirational too so thank you to Mary and her son for creating the film and putting it on RUclips!
loved this! absolutely wonderful job...wonderful lady...I thought her paintings are very good!
Thank you! Cheers!
More than very good: inspired, treasures of history. She finds beauty in the ordinary.
Well Iv'e been an artist for 50 years, I paint for pleasure only these days. I have done the awards shows and have been a judge and awarded best of show many times. I will be honest in saying I do not like the current trend of the new reaction art. All great painters have personal skills, personal likes & individual styles that create real emotions. True painter's are the Mary's of this world, they paint just for the pleasure and challenge. Mary I tip my hat to you, always remember that painting must please you only.... the rest is a bonus. Many thanks also to the doco maker for the realism wonderful work ⭐
Your mother is a ray of sunshine, what a talented and charming lady and kudos to you for making this documentary.
Bravo Mary Cane Honeysett. You and your oil painting are stars. I should love to be able to buy one of your works. The Royal Academicians who ever they are are short sighted and self serving. It is artists like you who are subsidising their art. I lived in Shepherds Bush for years and my GP husband loved these houses, shops and. market. We would drive around the street for hours while he pointed out the architectural intricacies with delight. I am a watercolour girl myself and I was envious of your wonderful draft watercolour. The public has no idea how difficult it is to achieve this in watercolour. It takes hours and days. Forget the RA. It is not for artists of your caliber. None of them have the technique to paint like you. Hope this video goes viral. I spent 15 months during Covid make a 20 minute video on San Michele in Italy, I had 1500 illustrations. It has received just 200 views so I know how you feel. The RA should make you an honorary member but you are a member de jura!.
Wonderfully stated! I subscribed to your site. Blessings!
What a gift finding this documentary I haven’t watched it all as yet as it’s very late in the evening, but I’ve downloaded it and looking forward to watching the whole lot tomorrow. I am in Australia and it is so fascinating to see paintings of the old buildings in London, or wherever they are in England.
Best documentary I've watched in a long time. Your filming was superb and your mum an inspiration. I love her art❤
this woman has a flame inside her. i like her paintings- there is something in them that will be appreciated for what they are. i would collect them
Absolutely delightful. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful woman.❤
You are so welcome.
I love your mum's art. For me I like the sort of painting where I can imagine a life behind the canvas
Me too!
she does some lovely work. She should be shown and admired.
Thank you.
I agree with Charlesscott. Why not show her work and allow crowd source to purchase some pictures? Why doesn't she have a website storefront decorated with red brick?
A wonderful documentary , lady and her art, thank you x
Many thanks!
This is the way to age, she has such an interesting life, full of new projects, nothing like a blank canvas to get your imagination going. And something to show for the time invested.
Her art and the social commentary within it reminds me of Vermeer. I like them. The artist, she is very... particular. Good
job interviewing mum ! Many small inferences that only family would understand. Enjoyed that
Absolutely adored this film. I felt the highs and lows, but also the unwavering determination! My mother was also an artist. She didn't start painting until she was 50 years old. After seeing this, I wish I had taken time to document my mother's journey. She passed in 2016.
I loved this warmhearted documentary of a woman tingling with life and energy. Her history alone of the 2nd world war would have been more than enough to hear. I loved her art and her affinity with brick and buildings. Her paintings are a history of a life past and passing. I really hope her work is accepted next year. Thank you for this delightful film.
She has the delightful spunk of a true artist! I lived in an art colony as a teenager and she reminds me of so many of the artists there. It was so wonderful living there.
I love Mary''s art! It's evocative of some of Vermeer's paintings of buildings, but she has a style of her own, as well. I'm delighted to have found this charming documentary.
What a heartwarming documentary of a very talented and kind lady who is determined to have her painting accepted . I loved this particular painting… all the detail in the antique shops window and the red exterior. Keep up your wonderful inspiring passion for oils and preserving old brick buildings! ❤🎉
What a gal she was! I love Mary's work.
So glad you started capturing your Mum's art story before it was too late. It wasn't just that she painted her subjects well, it was her excellent choice of subjects. Seen the other doc and am so glad she eventually had a painting accepted.
Oh! I am so pleased!!! She deserved it!
Mary is fantastic, I love her. She reminds me of me 😂
It's a wonderful thing what you have done as far as recording your mom and her work. What a treasure!!! I've only watched a short time of it so far. And what I have seen I love I agree with her about the buildings it's a shame that the destroying them but it is wonderful and a great treasure that she has painted them and done such a beautiful job of it.. oh yes indeed she's very very talented.... I don't know her history as far as being popular, but she should have been.❤.... she should have been very well known if she's not. I guess just being sort of hidden away she missed out on being famously known!! If she stopped she most certainly should have been! I haven't seen anybody that does any better work!!... thank you for sharing your mother and her beautiful work with us.. love love her work❤.. God bless her heart and bless her career before she so deserves it!!!!
I went to the show 8 years ago for the first time and I found it very rich, varied and inspiring. I also think Mary’s painting is very good and she should have got in. 😊
I’m so glad she captured pre-corporate landscape when Mom and Pop businesses covered the streets and individual shops reflexes the owners choice of color and decor.
I love Mary and her artwork.. The love and dedication she puts into work reflects so much history of her surroundings and should be exhibited in my opinion. ❤
Love the paintings and you should do an exhibition of your work as I would love to see your paintings, maybe buy one too.
Maybe one day!
She is an inspiration. So full of passion and love for what she is doing. Her keep on keeping on approach to life is a tonic to see. Love this documentary.♥
It’s time they showed a retrospective of Mary’s work! It would be interesting to see now twenty one years and more after these shops and buildings have gone. King Charles could pop a couple of his works in too just to keep his hand in.
Thank you Tony. . very lovely film, and your mother a beautiful person.
Thank you kindly
As a creative elder myself, at age 70 I also feel the tragedy of our rich architectural history being uncaringly destroyed, to be replaced with ugly bland homogenized condo boxes. Where are we headed as a species, when we destroy our culture and beauty - how will our cities look in 50 years? I certainly wouldn't feel inspired by living in a city like that.
I love Mary's tenacity, in the face of her beautiful art not being valued, honoured and celebrated.
And equally, I love her son's loving celebration of his mum, in creating this documentary. What a beautiful (and skilful) testament to love. So inspiring.
Thank you. Totally agree with you about modern box 'architecture'.
genrification of urban inner cities really has a lot to answer for. It not only in London. Im In Asia and have seen the decimation of fabulous cities like Bangkok, Hong Kong, most of China and Kuala Lumpur to name but a few reduced to ugly commercial monstrosities in the name of greed
it happens in all aof europe, not to mention Belgian, the disaster country when it comes to urban planning, the netherlands are a bir of the exeption to the rule. I hope europe wakes up and kicks the foreign investors with only profit in mind out
@@hunkhk you get punished for stealing a loaf of bread but not for destroying a city
I loved her paintings. Keep painting
Mary is an amazing artist, Tony, you must be so proud. Excellent doc!
Her art is absolutely brilliant and beautiful and magical
If the Royal Academy can't see that I feel very very sorry for them
She’s my new role model And I think her work is amazing. What a lovely documentary.
See the Schlack that the royal Academy deems art? Mary’s work will eventually be in museums.
I'm only three minutes in, and I love her already! She's fantastic!
This lady is a brilliant artist, just from a historical perspective her painting should have graced the walls of the Royle Academy.❤🇬🇧
Her work is great and of historical architectural importance. Good on ya girl. I hope the Academy get’s it but if not too bad for them.
Loved this film , the artist and her work. All excellent.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Your mum is so lovely, her art and her passion for what she does so well is wonderful. Thank you both for persevering to make this.
It's not easy to work with family😂 I hope I can be this passionate with my hobbies for as long as your mum has been. ❤❤❤❤
I did go looking for more and found out the wonderful thing and the horrible thing. You must be so proud. All my love Sam xx
Very good Tony.
Very nice watching it.
I remember your mother coming to some of our soccer games in Nashville.
And I remember the great, yet often missing in today’s world, love, appreciation and open relationship you had with her.
Very good documentary and congratulations on the awards!
Really enjoyed this video, capturing pure joy in your mums own art, what a very honest special lady, you must be so very proud of her.
Not feeling sorry for herself, just getting on with living her life.
Capturing the history in the buildings around her is a brilliant idea.
She will be famous one day..
Make sure you keep the tradition of hanging her paintings, when she no longer can each year at the accadamy until she gets her prize!
I loved her reaction when she got the mail, sad about the D, who do they think they are, how do they know it won't sell..
Maybe you can take your mum to a car boot sale or an art fair , treat her to a space... take another video of her..
Her paintings are absolutely beautiful.
I think so too!
tell the Royal Academy to stick it where the sun dont shine - May's work is brilliant.... time they sacked some of the snobs and snobbery of the RA
And some of the things they do pick are talentless gimmicks without any skill or artistry.
Enchanting. Thoroughly enjoyed this doc !
This is such a warm and loving look at Mum ! She is so real and to me a perfect Mom / Artist.
I really enjoyed this doc. Laughed out loud quite a few times. 😂 Mary’s art captures historical architecture, which at some point will be lost. Her paintings are historical snapshots of London’s landscape. I would be PROUD to hang her work on my walls. The artworks hung on the RA gallery walls are mostly hideous. I did see a few that I liked, but very few. Some looked as though a 2 year old painted them. Not really sure. “What the heck,” went through my mind. Please, give this wonderful lady her own website to display and sell her art. Please don’t waste time on RA walls. Their exhibits are ridiculous. 😬
Wow what a woman!! ... 💫 Off to see if prints available.
She will eventually be recognized as an important artist, a honest artist.
What an indomitable spirit this woman has! I love her fiestiness, her sense of humour, her self-deprecation and her paintings. It was the RA's loss, she is well worth their wall space, imo.
I love her paintings! Mary is the real deal. A rare quality to know oneself and be true to yourself. Mary is as interesting as her work.
Well said!
I love Mary. I thought her paintings were great, and I would buy something she painted.
I've watched just about all of the Landscape Artist and Portrait Artist of the Year series, and the choices of the judges in those shows puzzle me as much as what you showed for the Academy. It seems that the Royal Academy and the judges in the two series want to influence the future of art. That seems to be the main motivation.
What a wonderful film about an amazing woman. I think Marys paintings are fabulous and would get the peoples vote any day.
What a moving film! And to think that had Mary's son Tony not decided to film her over all these years this story may not have been shared so broadly. What an amazing life Mary lived, and what a wonderful artist she became! I love to see her paintings of the old buildings in her Fulham neighbourhood, each brick lovingly reproduced, documenting a history that is vanishing. It was pretty special that in the end the last painting to appear at the Royal Academy was of her son who made this film. I feel very blessed to have come across this video. Many thanks.
What a fun lady. I would love to meet her she is a treasure, all the best of English. Brenda
Count me in as a Mary fan! She is perfectly delightful. She’s much more gracious than I. Her paintings clearly reveal her as an artist who possesses more skill and more heart than the majority of the painters (it would be a stretch to call them artists) whose pieces were actually selected. It’s like a page from the story, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’-everyone exclaiming their ‘Oooooos’ and ‘Ahhhhhhs’ as they pretend to SEE beautiful clothing on their king’s naked arse, only because they’re afraid they would be deemed unworthy of their station in life if they told the truth. It took a guileless boy to step forward and say, “The emperor isn’t wearing any clothes!” before the truth was finally exposed (pardon the pun).
And so dear Mary is right to be incredulous that the arse-naked emperor was chosen, while her vision and skill as an artist was overlooked…again.
This reminds me of a hilarious scene in the movie ‘Local Color.’ If you haven’t seen it, it’s on RUclips. Watch it, and you’ll see the scene I’m referring to. Oh, how I wish Mary could see it. She’d howl with laughter. 😉🎨
2002, when this came out, seems like another time entirely………no doubt Mary would feel the same if she were still with us.
BLUDDY BRILLIANT
Thankyou Tony, both documentaries about your mother's journey are fascinating. Posting on RUclips was a blessing for us down in Australia, so thankful we stumbled across them and were able to celebrate the life of such a talented woman. So sad to read she has been gone for over 7 years! Just proves you are doing a great job, I have subscribed to see what other gems you come up with. Congratulations for your efforts - keeping your mothers work alive for generations to come.
Thank you - yes, there's more to come!
I could easily see her talent illustrating children's books.
Oh come on! Mary Cane Honeysett's art works ar worth more than that. She is a true artist.
Well, Janette I used to have wonderfully illustrated children’s book with work of wonderful artists, not simple at all.
What a great programme - and what a joyous video. Mary’s incandescent spirit shines through like a beacon. Her detailed work recording old architectural gems is heart warming to watch, though it seems the very architectural paintings she makes don’t ‘say’ enough to the RA - but having seen what they did exhibit, perhaps they need to change their hanging committee? Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video.
A great documentary on your mum Mary, her work and the insight into the Royal Acdemy, presented in a tongue-in-cheek style. My own ambitions are more modest, entering prints in my local camera club competitions. The dilemma though is broadly the same. Do you produce work in in a style that pleases you or to please the judges perhaps losing some personal authenticity in the process? I know which side of that particular dilemma I am on and I think your mum knows as well. Long may she continue to paint in her own way.
Absolutely loved this documentary! The painter is a wonderful strong woman who is an inspiration to us! Well done !
Thank you so much!
Feeling inspired!! Love her attitude and determination!!
Wonderful film. Love Mary and her paintings. ❤❤❤
What a fantastic tribute to your mother. Thank you. 💚