Andrew Wyeth

Charles Osgood travels to Benner Island, off the coast of Maine, for an Emmy Award-winning interview with painter Andrew Wyeth on his 80th birthday. Originally broadcast July 13, 1997.

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Andrew Wyeth was my great uncle. I feel so completely blessed to have had such a remarkable person (and family) in my life.

[@KayInMaine]

"You ought to believe in what you do" ~ Andrew Wyeth. On point!

[@rowancrew2934]

A wonderful painter and a man that understands the true value of truth,honesty and integrity in a painting.

[@barnacles62]

I went to Washington and seen his painting "Wind From The Sea". I sat there for I know two hours, I thought the curtains were moving. He is in my Top 5 favorite artists.

[@jeffreystevens1585]

He drew paintings of my family in Chadds Ford,Pa. My mother has an original painting signed by him called the Painted Post wich is of my late grandfather Othaniel Winfield. He also drew paintings of my Uncle Mutt,my cousin Anthony Winfield, my late cousin Sarah and the old house in Chadds Ford with the Pitbull. We are of African American descent and that's special. My grandfathered and him were good friends. He gave my mother that painting at my grandfather's funeral.

[@DorianAronson]

Thrilling to hear Andrew Wyeth speaking. Thank you!

[@jenhasken]

The most extraordinary American painter. Great skill plus a mystical quality in his paintings.

[@joycee5493]

I love his subdued lack of color. He is and will always be my favorite painter. In 1965 I was five years old and on the wall of my elementary school hallway was a print of Christina’s World. The print was part of my life for six years at that school. I will never forget it.When I look at his paintings I feel like I just stop dead in my tracks and I become completely mesmerized by them. I want to be in those places, feel the air that he felt and see the light that he saw.

[@josephobenauer3093]

What a great face! What a great artist.

[@Gregforeli]

I need Andrew as my conscious. I love it.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

His face is like a painting on its own

[@marshallross3373]

"You gotta believe in what you do." No truer words ever spoken.

[@julieann287]

One of my very favorite things in the world is to watch this video! It is just that good!

[@ELKFILMZ]

Great interview, thanks for the upload.

[@jurgenczwienk1960]

A lucky man who lived his desire for art. Fantastic!

[@joycee5493]

What an outstanding interview. He is so open and direct. It is probably why I love his work so much.

[@empathicstudio2066]

Thank you for uploading.

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This is a wonderful interview!

[@peterstevens3913]

Wonderful remarks by the artist.

[@maggiethecat1538]

WONDERFUL interview..! 💖