Andrew Wyeth. His last interview. August 2008

[@MyLovelyDeadFriends]

he's so sweet. you're so lucky to have had him as a grandfather. what a great artist.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

My Lovely Dead Friends It was so inspiring to wake up early in the morning and see him outside painting.

[@MyLovelyDeadFriends]

@@victoriawyeth1640 he's my favorite painter. i recently learned he was of swiss descent, which was interesting to me as i'm swiss myself.

[@leonardocaboni3906]

Si! VERISSIMO che Grande Pittore era!!! Emozionante

[@Sonnengold-OroSolar]

Wow! What a treasure this interview is. When I lived in England, 25-30 Years ago, my than partner presented me with the artbook "Three Generations of Wyeth Art" I was fascinated! It told me so much about perspective. Sadly I lost this book during my numerous moves. But I never forgot it, so to have found this interview almost by accident is a beauty. Thank you for posting this. Absolutely adorable. As a silkpainter mayself, I love conc´versations from artist to artist. You show great understanding for your grandfathers life. Thank you. Stefanie Wilhelm, Stefaniasilkarts

[@shaunamaness854]

This is SO WONDERFUL! The love and joy is absolutely radiant. What a legacy!

[@crietman29]

He’s been my favorite artist ever since I was a little kid and saw a print of “Christina’s World” at the local pottery. So instead of a toy I told my dad “I want this picture!” and took it home instead. ❤

[@picassoboy52]

He was the master. He's even appeared in my dreams to critique my work. Always followed him, always will

[@Marcelo_Mammana]

I love Andrew Wyeth's work, but what impressed me the most, being myself a photographer, is the composition in his works, his points of view so different from any other painter, his way of framing the scene, focusing in some detail and leaving out the rest, regardless of whether something is near an edge, or outside of any compositional rules, and still perfect! Trodden weed, for example! This video is great, it shows someone sweet and simple and at the same time so great! Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your memories with him! Greetings from Buenos Aires!

[@improcat1]

He was an artist with every fibre of his being. Wonderful video, thanks.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

improcat1 thank you.

[@grumpysorc3744]

I remember Andrew Wyeth's exhibition in the Academy of Art, Leningrad, USSR, 1987. It was completely mind blowing... like a modern Vermeer, but better, and with sunlight. Realism at its best. I think ( not just think, truly believe that ) Andrew Wyeth was the greatest artist of 20th century.

[@devonnemarcove5104]

Love his dear dear face.. Good job, Victoria.. Well done.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Thank you. He is quite adorable.

[@oscarfairley4779]

I miss him every day.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Oscar Fairley Have you visited the Greenville Museum in South Carolina? They have a wonderful collection of his work.

[@lh8989]

@@victoriawyeth1640 Do they still have a collection of his work there?

[@FrederickDunn]

How extraordinary to see him near the end of his days. I have been influenced by all of the Wyeth artists throughout my adult life. How fortunate we all are to have had Andrew, and N.C. contribute to our appreciation of living through brushwork. I'm so glad Jamie is still producing and sharing his gifts. Andrew was so keen in his observations of his subjects. I've subscribed, thank you.

[@suttree3233]

The master. His Winter 1946 is the most arresting depiction of grief I've ever encountered in art. Thank you for this interview.

[@dogdrawer]

So beautiful. He was so very special and real and heartfelt, tough, sensitive - I loved him since I was 10 years old...This was excellent - thank you Victoria.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

dogdrawer So happy you enjoyed the video.

[@lisawelchknecht251]

I'm so glad I stumbled on this! What an amazing interview. Crying....

[@victoriawyeth1640]

It makes me cry too. Especially when he gets all fired up talking about the rusted wire. I love it when I give him a smooch. You see him turn into grandpa.

[@stacy5451]

What a beautiful memory Wonderfully and lovingly created

[@DavidMiltonJones]

What a beautiful and inspiring interview. Thank you. I felt I was losing my way as an artist and this sent me back to why I wanted to paint and draw in the first place.

[@terryberndt4443]

Thanks victoria..I was honored to be a friend of andy's.terry berndt,allentown,pa

[@nercanb]

What delightful and talented man. I see the sensitivity and humor behind his work and love it even more. Thank you.

[@lonemapper]

Been a Wyeth fan for so long. It is a beautiful thing always, to see Victoria's love and respect for her grandfather. Like Mr. Wyeth she just vibrates off the screen with energy. Any insight or talk about Andrew Wyeth and I am completely fascinated! Thank you for this.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Thank you! He taught me so much about art. He was always BURSTING with energy & really never drank caffeine. I feel so fortunate to have known (and loved) someone who truly loved and lived for painting!

[@lonemapper]

So thankful that you are helping to preserve his great legacy.

[@martinabesgen4250]

What a beautiful interview. The connection you have is so very touching. Such a kind and down to earth person, blessed with the ability to "see and feel". Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Germany

[@robertmanno5749]

Thank you for this great interview. I grew up about 20 miles from Chadds Ford and would often drive over there in the early to mid 1960s to walk the fields and take in the flavor of "Wyeth Country." Of course, I was familiar at the time with your grandfather's magnificent work.

[@ClariceAust]

Just the other day, I was watching Ian Roberts of 'Mastering Composition' fame; he has a great series teaching painters on You-Tube, and he was marvelling at your grandfather's paintings. I never expected to see any interviews with your grandfather; what a gift! :)

[@joycee5493]

What a warm and gracious person. And his art.........ohh his art!!!!

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Joyce E you are sweet. I feel the same way!

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

Victoria, I'm so elated to have found this Video ! I remember when you were interviewed by Patty Satalia in 2014 but I had no idea you had a KZbin channel let alone that you had shared this GEM. Your grandfather is my all-time favorite Artist and he was so fortunate to have you as his granddaugter. Thank you enormously !!! On a side-note, I was so sorry to hear the passing of your Grandmother in April 2010. I'd like to share my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Kindest regards from Argentina.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Hi. I thought Patty was going to KILL me for interrupting her so much. Glad you liked the video.

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

@@victoriawyeth1640 I didn't like it, I LOVE it !!! Best wishes to you and to your amazing family

[@swordsinging1709]

Love Andy... Miss him. Victoria is such a great ambassador. Many thanks. Great interview

[@victoriawyeth1640]

SwordSinging Thank you.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

That’s awesome you enjoyed the video! Thank you

[@lylemoultrie5498]

Just came across this gem of a video. So glad he had a few last words for the ages with you on camera. He's definitely and American treasure! His work captures the (sometimes un-noticed...) quiet forever-ness of a single moment. It humbly speaks for itself with a commanding universality. I love his work ethic, artist philosophy ("disappearing"...) and his personality - all of which are very inspiring.

[@sparrowsparrow4197]

thank you victoria thank you andrew i've been blessed by and impressed by i could say helped by his art since i was fairly young in my 1st year of college i wrote an essay on him i titled "man or magic" i guess i was trying to hint at the extaordinary beauty and touchingness of what he gave us a deep feeling for gods' world the mystery or depth of a beauty not without pain and suffering containing a brave enduring a fragile overcoming i think his dear work tells us about the heart of god and the meaning of or in our lives thanks again victoria and "andy"

[@guyclark8441]

I'm so glad to find this interview. I'm sitting here weeping. I'm watching the American Masters documentary for the 10th time. I marvel at the unrealized influence he's had on my own photography. I particularly like the bit after the interview "ends."

[@victoriawyeth1640]

He is the cutest!! I burst out laughing when he spit on his hand to fix his hair. He was the sweetest.

[@malenurse51]

A great soul.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

He was.

[@davidkyle5017]

Hello Victoria! Yesterday, I watched an interview you did for WPSU (2014) about your grandfather and, being such a fan of his, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your recollections. It was particularly enjoyable because I was fortunate to have joined a tour you led at the River Museum some years ago and hearing your comments about how Andy worked was an amazing experience. Last month, my brother and I, took a long overdue trek to MoMA to specifically visit Christina's World, which I have not seen since I was in college (1970's), and I had to laugh about your MoMA comment. Well, I can tell you no one had anything but positive things to say about Andy's brilliant work now. Cheers.

[@oscarfairley4779]

Love this my favorite artist

[@victoriawyeth1640]

So great to hear you enjoy his work!

[@elnaraaskarova5250]

Andrew Wyeth is one-of-a-kind artists in art history! I'm absolutely adore his art!

[@marshallross3373]

Great interview; well done. I've appreciated A. Wyeth's work for decades, since I picked up a copy of a book of the Helga paintings. An inspiring artist for his boldness of conviction while he paints with such subtlety and detail; clearly in touch with the nuances of the subjects that he finds interesting and appealing. HIs success while staying true to himself is very encouraging.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Marshall Ross thank you!

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Glad you liked it! He’s pretty adorable!

[@nicholasmaskell8746]

I love Andrew Wyeth's work!

[@terryhannan326]

A delightful human interaction. The interviewer allows the interviewee to emerge.

[@cbholmes4739]

What I enjoy most is the love and affection between Victoria and Andy- they got such a kick out of each other. When she leans over and kisses him on the cheek, I almost got teary eyed, it was so spontaneous and in the moment.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

C B Holmes He was the best grandfather ever! And he gave great hugs & kisses.

[@cbholmes4739]

@@victoriawyeth1640 Victoria I can only imagine how much fun you two had together. I think you inherited his playful nature! (Sorry to forget to sign off with my name, it's Elizabeth by the way!)

[@victoriawyeth1640]

You can’t possibly imagine how much fun he was. He LOVED being silly, hugs, snuggling, etc. I can’t believe he would have been 102 years old yesterday. I miss him every day.

[@cbholmes4739]

Victoria Wyeth Omg, that's right! Happy Birthday Andy!! You are deeply loved.

[@MeganCartyArt]

Growing up in Maine I was always a huge fan of his work. As an adult in my forties, I always cry when I look at his paintings. I was always drawn to his open landscape compositions…I felt a kindred spirit. Always noticing peeled paint or rust on a roof…everything holds beauty and story and spirit. I feel less of an oddball in noticing the “minutiae” and realizing that’s what makes the world what it is. I hate to use the word “melancholy” since it’s less sad than it is blunt/straightforward and honest…but when I look at the paintings I feel kinship. It’s like I feel seen and heard in the reflections. Anyway, I really appreciate his efforts (and his wife’s)and their contributions to the art world at large.

[@rayrocksgood]

Victoria, so nice to see this...Thank You for sharing. My wife and I met you a couple of years back in Chicago at the Palette and Chisel gallery for your talk on Andrew. You signed an old Wyeth book I've had for 40 years and you said, remember, there are no rules in art! We were able to visit your Grandfathers studio last year, it was tremendously uplifting. I recently did a watercolor from a photo I took on the visit. I call it "Andy's Window" I would love to have you take a look and give me your thoughts, I look forward to more "gems" like this video

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Ray .Grossi Hi Ray. Would love to see your painting. Please email me a pic: [e-mail]

[@jonnyandvik3719]

Love it, Victoria!

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Jonny Andvik thank you

[@ScottTuckey]

He had such an amazing talent unbelievable

[@ScottTuckey]

Victoria when I was very little my father would visit Karl Kuhrner. My father is an artist and gave Karl one of his original paintings. Thank you so much for posting this video its amazing

[@johnfronza2983]

I was fortunate to meet Victoria a few years when she was giving tours in Chadds Ford. She is incredible and adds a bonus to the works of the three artist I admire most in this country. They were a big influence on me pursuing my career as a graphic designer and now spending my time painting various subject matter. After I lost my wife to Cancer in 2018 looking at the works of Andrew Wyeth puts you in touch with your soul.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

John Fronza Dear John, I’m so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. I’m thrilled my grandfathers work brings you such happiness.

[@johnfronza2983]

@@victoriawyeth1640 I wasn't expecting a reply...you made my weekend. I will be in Chadds Ford again this summer and have visited the studios and museum quite often. The first place I went after being discharged from the Navy after serving during Vietnam was the museum. I have followed your grandfather and Jamie for quite some time. I will never be a Wyeth caliber artist, but even if you leave your work to your family it is a small legacy to leave behind. You might recognize the scene from this painting I did YEARS AGO. Nothing spectacular, just a small tribute to your family. www.coroflot.com/individual/edit-project?id=2056970

[@robcpwoodturner]

I thought what a lovely man and what a lovely interviewer and was surprised she kissed him but thought she was just caught up in the moment then I read the description you are his granddaughter. Awesomeness 👌

[@SamTorode]

Thanks so much for this, Victoria!

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Sam Torode Hi Sam. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@SamTorode]

​@@victoriawyeth1640 I loved being in one of your tour groups at the Brandywine some years ago, and recently got your book "My Andy." Really appreciate your stories! One question that comes to mind--do you know if a full catalog of all of Andrew's works will be published? I imagine it would take multiple volumes, but there are so many great pieces, especially from later years, that have never appeared in books.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Sam Torode I’m thrilled you like my catalog. I really had a fun time writing it. I’m not sure if, and when, a book will come out with all of his paintings.

[@margopadon5025]

Beautiful exchange.

[@ArtSJP]

If you can’t be inspired to create by this man then we have a problem. I take advantage of every opportunity to see his work and catch interviews like this that are on the web, just to be reminded of why I create art every day.

[@aperturecollect]

Victoria, thank you for doing this, I'm still planning on coming out for a visit to the museum and the studios. I did pick up the book you recommended, it is right beside the computer table even now.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Alan Yahnke Hope you enjoyed the book.

[@shermcat1]

When I was in high school in Naples, Florida in the 1976 one of my teachers arranged a field trip to an art gallery downtown. When we arrived at the gallery - the owner was not able to greet us right away because he was finishing up the sale of a Milton Avery painting in the gallery (sold for $40,000). Once we got started with tour of the gallery - a few minutes in - we came upon an Andrew Wyeth painting - AND the study that Wyeth did preparing for the painting. I'll never forget it. The painting was $185,000 (as I recall). I don't remember the price of the study. We students were curious about the prices - so we asked the owner - he didn't lead his presentation with price information. Andrew Wyeth will always be one of my favorite American painters.

[@GSARides]

There's something about coming across interesting pieces like this that reminds me of opening an old shed and finding a workbenches of tools, unused for years or decades even. And here in an old interview are these tools we find in conversation. Obviously few views and comments compared to today's web culture, but I think that's what makes it special. Like the image of the horsehair being discovered on the wire - it will outlast the bank bailout news that broke on that same day.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Agreed. Thank you

[@doncull]

When I first started painting I started with oil and I bought the book Three Generations of Wyeth. I was just starting with oil and I opened this book and NC was the first one. I was looking at his work and studying the paintings then came Andrew's paintings, I was mesmerized with his watercolor's. I completely threw away my oil paint and went out and purchased some watercolor paint and brushes and 90 lb watercolor paper and tried to paint like Andrew. Years later he's still my favorite mentor.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Don Cull what a great story. Have you read Tom Hoving’s “The Two Worlds of Andrew Wyeth” or “Andrew Wyeth: Autobiography”? They are the two best books out there about my grandfathers technique & thought process.

[@doncull]

@@victoriawyeth1640 Victoria, yes I have. I think that I have every book that has been published on him from the museums and the publishing houses. I even have a Life Magazine with an article "Christina"s World" about him.(-: You just made my day when you replied to my post. Actually I posted this because I had to tell my story and never expected anything back from anyone. Thank you very much!

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Don Cull Early on in his career, in the 1950s 60s and 70s, he would give interviews about specific paintings in local newspapers and magazines. I would do a primary literature search with his name. Let me know if you ever have any questions

[@jesebsp]

several years ago, my aunt found an andrew wyeth painting at an estate sale. it was in a box with other paintings that was labeled $50 easch. she flipped through then stoppped. looked down at signature. she said she just managed to keep her excitement in. she sold it at auction for quite a bit more. she sells antiques.

[@victorsanchez7055]

¡Maravilloso!

[@AleadaA]

" we have something in common, lots of people don't like us", Andrew Wyeth. While going to art school in college one of my teachers said some critics did not like Andrew Wyeth because often he painted some parts of his paintings almost black, so it almost fell off the page. I have recently been reading several books on John Singer Sargent, a much loved American artist of the 19th century who is applauded by critics for his being able to use black in just this way. These critics said this led to an economy of strokes and was a virtuoso technique. They also said this was an influence from the Japanese Prints which greatly influenced many painters of the 19th century, especially the Impressionists.

[@paultrottier4893]

Your great grand father was more than a painter ,he was a genius.

[@46metube]

'Weatherside' is one of my all time favourite paintings. and i don't know why?

[@rexgoliath4032]

Almost 100,000 people watched this video, and only 26 likes? Come on people, what the heck? Yes, it is unedited, but that is more revealing!

[@rembeadgc]

I'm going to be honest, I think it's the manner of interview. There's many videos and interviews of AW that delve deeply into his style and motivations, with questions asked by folks who deeply appreciate his art. Not that his granddaughter doesn't love his art, but she's his granddaughter asking short, quick questions of her grandfather, on someone else's behalf, not reflecting, discussing or allowing for the depth of his responses to "sink in". I'd chalk it up to her youth. I don't think it makes for a very enjoyable interview for "deep fans" of AW. Nothing personal, just preference. He loves his granddaughter, as he should.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

rembeadgc It’s interesting: my grandfather hated talking about his work. He often said, “everything I have to say is on the walls.” You will find that much of the information out there on my grandfather is written by people that didn’t know him or by people who are trying to tell us what they think he is thinking. I urge you to rewatch the end part of this video when he talks about seeing the hair in the rusted wire.

[@rembeadgc]

Thank you for responding. Your grandfather and his work have been a pleasure and a great source of inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing your interaction with him. I will follow your recommendation.

[@bernardkane3442]

American genius

[@shaziairshad9233]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@davidholmes2283]

His honesty and openness is commendable even if he wasn’t a great artist.

[@tiernan7829]

Jamie owns the landing by me, really nice guy

[@victoriawyeth1640]

He is the best.

[@sparrowsparrow4197]

maybe i should have titled my essay on andrew "man or miracle" refering to his work being done by or through a spirit of love "god is love"

[@sasquatch6903]

Andrew? N.C. Wyeth?

[@jimjohngirard]

At age 18, I entered art school in Cleveland, Ohio. My watercolor instructor said that my work had the composition and subject matter of Andrew Wyeth.... I lived in rural ohio, and it's all I knew. But he kept commenting on the similarity between my work and this Wyeth guy. Well, finally, I said to my instructor, who the heck this kid was and I'd like to meet him. He looked shocked and took me to the school library and showed the massive coffee table book "ANDREW WYETH".... i was, as they say, gobsmacked. So, when you're young and dumb, you think the world is your oyster....so, during a school break, in the middle of winter, with no car....I put on my heaviest clothes, my backpack and I hitchhiked over 450 miles from north east Ohio to Chadd's Ford, PA. I knocked on your Grandad's door and your Grandma came to the door and welcomed me in...I told them the story, mentioned above and they invited me to stay the night in the Granary....mind you, this was in 1968...a simpler and more trusting time in our countries history. Andy just had finished a painting of Siri Erickson in a sauna and Betsy showed it to me hanging on the wall in the millers house. Also, on another wall was "Evening at Kuerner's" When I went to bed that night in the Granary, several of N.C.'s works were hanging on the walls there...a farmer sipping water from a ladle and a big painting of Blind Pew from the Treasure Island books.... in the big room with all the windows on the end of the granary was Jamie's PIG. In the upstairs bedroom where I slept that glorious night, was Andy's "Young Bull" on the wall. I couldn't believe it....I had seen the work in the big book my teacher showed me and now, here I was in the upstairs bedroom of the Granary, looking at the original painting. Well, Andy was gone in the morning, so I never had a chance to say goodbye....but what all this is leading up to is, in addition to him being a national treasure......he was a wonderful and kind man. When I got back to school after the spring break and had my pictures developed, I showed them to my teacher.......he crapped his pants....

[@victoriawyeth1640]

This is the coolest thing ever! Do you have the photos? If so, can you post them on instagram so I can repost. @victoriabrowningwyeth

[@victoriawyeth1640]

Or you can email them to me: [e-mail]

[@richardnugent9889]

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[@ladyjane9980]

Andrew was my uncle.

[@chiaxiong5250]

Who is in 2024/2025

[@j.justinzimmerman9836]

How did you get permission to do this interview? How do you justify giving the interviewer face time? She is overplaying Andrew’s hearing deficit. OUCH.

[@victoriawyeth1640]

J. Justin Zimmerman Thank you for your questions. I began interviewing my grandfather Andy when I was 14. Andy didn’t have a hearing deficit.

[@jclar3565]

Worst interview with Andy ever. Ever.