I Interviewed My Mom!

[@salmamilan8674]

I was non-stop smiling throughout this conversation. You are both so lovely!

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Salma!

[@thisischris5351]

Omgosh same 🙈 the smiles are for real

[@ellizeanthonyorbeta7768]

"I tell you something and you make your own decision" Best line ever!

[@artistsamk6984]

Ahh ha

[@urooj3551]

I adore how great they both are - the energy they're giving off is so centered and calming.

[@evansmurangiri1252]

Yeah totally

[@nv8227]

I've watched you "draw" (lol) for years and you prompted me to start. Your straight forward and "dry" communication style is so engaging without being too in your face. You're mother seems to be a beautiful soul and it was touching to see you speak with her. Thanks for giving me the courage to trust in a hidden talent. One day I'll share lol thank you for being brave and sharing with us.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

This was a delightful episode, your mother is so lovely. I really appreciate the fact that you are not afraid to share all the sides of yourself and your life. I find your transparent honesty very refreshing. I applaud your mother’s encouragement of your art and believe it to be so important to the artist that you are today. I love this video.

[@JonoDry]

Thank you so much for this, Raynola

[@hushingsilence]

This. This comment. Exactly!

[@secretfolders6069]

I would so listen to a jono podcast

[@HARLOWETV]

Would've been great to see inserts of the pieces you discussed with you Mom. Wonderful conversation.

[@sallyebsworth2531]

Jono, your mum is just lovely…and you both seem to have a great relationship

[@JonoDry]

Thanks, Sally! :D

[@olliebee2835]

When I was a teen I desperately wanted to go to a high school that provided art education. I was told no by my parents. One day My mum looked me in the eyes and told me that if I had a talent then they would consider it but I didn’t have any talent so they had to show me the right way. My father registered me to another high school without my knowledge. I became the most miserable and unsuccessful engineer around. I tried to do art as a hobby but I had no idea of where to start and everything I did was so horrible it only proved my parents right. I am now 40 years old and only recently I found out I just had to practice and talent wasn’t necessary. Art has always been a source pain and misery in my soul and I never even produced any art! When people sit down and talk to their parents and love their mums, it’s like watching alien movie to me. So unbelievable and beyond my comprehension. Lucky you Jono!

[@remlya]

The alternative is my life. My parents paid for me to go to film school. I remember my mother asking me at one point “how will you make a living?” and I naively replied by writing scripts. I wasted 4 years at film school, eventually gave up writing scripts when I realized I wasn’t any good and have struggled with employment my whole life. I am now 50 years old and still living with my parents because I can’t afford not to. I have found a way to make art but it doesn’t make me money. And I am still miserable. This won’t make you feel any better I’m sure, but if you don’t spend every day thinking of ways to kill yourself like I do you’re still better off than I am.

[@neva.2764]

@@remlya we create our own lives. Booktips: E-squared and E-cubed by Pam Grout.

[@quinn0110]

I love the bond Jono and his Mom have. It would be wonderful to have an Artist Mom or atleast relatives. In my family, I am the only one who inherited a drawing skills from my grandfather. None of my grandfather children and grandchildren inherit the skills except me, imagine how difficult it is for me not to be able to talk about my drawings to anyone. I don't personally know other artist as well. I enjoyed this video :).

[@c8Lorraine1]

I inherited my skill from my grandmother who recognised a talent needing to be nurtured. My mother didn’t know I could draw until my first exhibition. I was 60 years old at the time. Your mother is a gem . Don’t take her for granted

[@mariatanner7507]

it's extraordinary to see the DEEP passion you and your magnificent mother have for each other and this includes your loving dad,,,,what RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS souls you and your family,,,are for the UNIVERSE to behold,,,EPIC,,,,,watching you from far away,,,,,

[@StevenERice]

Jono - what a treasure this video will be in years to come. So glad you've captured such a special conversation with your mother. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. I enjoyed it so much. I hope you will do more of these types of videos. Perhaps chatting with former teachers, classmates/friends or other artists who have influenced you. I especially liked the conversational parts of the video. You have a freeflowing and natural demeanor in this sort of setting. Great job and bravo for stepping out to try something different.

[@JonoDry]

Thanks so much, Steve! Really appreciate that

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

What a wonderful conversation . . . Oh Mon you were teaching . . .

[@Supritidan3251]

Mom is the one and only person , who always try to give us every kind of love, motivation and try to make us happy because when we are happy then our moms are happy by seeing our charming, pleasent face ♥️♥️

[@norlidaghazali1350]

Such a lovely mum. Heart to heart interview son n mum on camera. She looks so happy that you are a successful artist. At the same time she is most likely a little worried on your choice being an artist. She looks calm now.

[@Wereallmadpodcast]

So jelly of you and your mom's relationship 😭😭😭 So sweet. Your mom is 😇😇😇

[@tinaheard3866]

How wonderful to have this segment with your Mother . She's darling to sit and give input on your artwork . So valuable ! I'll certainly head over to see some of her work as well ! Thank You !

[@saritadekroon374]

Loved this chat. It’s probably a great thing that neither of you got to study formally, you are freer in your thought processes , haven’t been ‘shamed’ by inadequate lecturers and could always study a few academic courses on line. What a lovely wise mom. Got your back!

[@tanakagonzo9960]

Nothing beats love from a mother❤

[@revisionistcrap211]

Like mother like son. Love the closeness and mutual respect. Thank you for sharing.

[@charlenedewbre1280]

What a fascinating discussion. I had a family that discouraged anything but business as a career. We gain so much from our environments.

[@bi11ie]

Brother please carry this conversation forever. Your Mother is Awesome. Bless Her 💚💛🙏🏾

[@nogginthenog2227]

Wonderful Lady, you're blessed to have her as your Mum

[@briannapage8653]

Can we get another one of these?? She is THE classiest woman I think I've ever seen in my life!!

[@gingerhansen1902]

This was great! 💖 I want to share it with my children. We are a family of artists. I have always told my children to never believe the idea that you can't make money as an artist, art is in demand everywhere! The question is do you want to make money as an artist. That's the big decision because that takes hard work and putting yourself out there! The imposter syndrome is real but it's real for every artist who's not a complete narcissist. Teaching and sharing helps build confidence. So far only one of my 4 talented artists have chosen to pursue a career with their passion. I started mine at 50, when it was clear my body needed me to choose a new career. My other children are still holding their passion close to their chests. Perhaps to bloom later. Art is meant for the soul of the artist, not just the eyes of the beholder.

[@graphitespot2794]

Great msg👏🙌

[@esims75]

I absolutely love everything you said. It really made me think. Yes, it is more important to ask whether YOU want to make money as an artist. Like you, I’m transitioning to art after a long career in a field at we draining. Art feeds me. Thanks for your insight.

[@gingerhansen1902]

@@graphitespot2794 Thank you for doing what you're doing! 🤩 I'm here because I admire your work and you inspire me.

[@gingerhansen1902]

@@esims75 Go for it!! 💖 I subbed to your channel

[@graphitespot2794]

@@gingerhansen1902 thanku so much❤️❤️❤️

[@karinobojkovits7735]

Beautiful relationship. Love your mother.

[@AquariusRising]

I love the openess between you two.

[@teresaboone3226]

What a sweet mom😊

[@jaypencilart96]

genuinely felt like this was way too short! you have the mother every artist wishes they had growing up! would be awesome to see a couple of interviews with your team and/or some of your close mates that have either been part of your artistic journey, or had an influence in any significant way. much love from Swaziland Jono

[@mnerali8447]

Waww my fav artis 😭😭😭😭😭thank You for sharing drawing. You save my life 😭😭😭💓

[@paul_domici]

Love the interview!!! She's a really sweet mom!!! And I see where you get so much of your talent and amazing spirit from : )

[@slimyboyit806]

You can tell it’s a mother and son conversation. It’s almost as if Jono is shy and excited when asking the question and when he gets a response from his mother he lightens up. He smiles so easily. Heart warming really. Please keep drawing as your heart wishes :)

[@lynyalecharuka4249]

I love how you film different aspects of your life it helps us to connect with you .#will be the next you

[@jpsan582]

Your Mom is a lovely Lady! What an inspiration!

[@JonoDry]

Thank you so much!

[@Nanamo0n]

One very lucky man to have such a wonderful mother that influences you and supports you in every way. A very true gift.

[@nagyart6812]

This is the great mother.. who .. makes her son a great artist

[@neilthomas5755]

Outstanding Interview! - My mother always encouraged me to draw from a very early age and i will always be truly grateful for that now i mostly draw realism pieces =)

[@mularaikar]

God bless you both. This is what we miss in today's world.. Just having an open conversation and learning from each other... May God bless you all abundantly always with peace prosperity good health and happiness always. warm regards Mula 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@grantharper6033]

Oh wow! Jono, your Mom is absolutely lovely. I love my Mom to bits, she’s always been a great mom, a friend I couldn’t live without, a confident and a source of inspiration, but your mom looks so cool, chilled out and laid back. She looks kind of bohemian and I suspect your upbringing was mostly positive reinforcement rather than being told no, no, no, wrong, wrong, wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, getting to know the person behind the the pencil and seeing the real you rather than just Jono the artist. Thank you for sharing this snippet of your personal life. Great respect to you and your lovely Mom from the UK. Bless your hearts ❤️

[@b___manzi]

Thanks for this brother... And well done MUM :-)

[@artifexmom3824]

That’s nice conversation with your awesome mom, Jonathan. ☺️❤️ God bless you all.🙏🏻

[@truelovelon]

It was wonderful to see that your mother (parents), had such an influence and support to you becoming an artist. Having been brought up in an atmosphere where I was told that becoming an artist was not possible or that I would never achieve success, was devastating for me in my youth. I feel like my early years of aspiring to draw, sketch was like Chinese feet binding. I would never, ever be able to walk upright and would always feel crippled. The fact that your mother was so influential in your life and supporting and nurturing toward your talents, is quite the blessing. It is my hope that, parents will see this video of you and your mother conversing, and be inspired to support their children in their endeavors to pursue a life as an artist. Not demanding they seek a life as a lawyer, doctor, etc. Truly inspiring. I very much enjoy your artwork and look forward to following your work in the future.

[@mzothulezulu1998]

This is purely authentic and calm energy around the room.

[@quelizabeth2]

You guys are so sweet, I love the connection between you you are so alike physically. I love your art. Thank you for sharing it. Greetings from Chihuahua,Chihuahua Mexico 🇲🇽

[@shellkristin]

Brilliant, Wonderful addition and conversation is inspiring

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Maintaining the inspiration and imagination to create continual pieces is a struggle and not sustainable for many. Hobby art allows the luxury of stepping away. Nice candid interview with you mother.

[@RobHarrisArt]

Great conversation, thanks for sharing. Very cool for you to both share your art passion together.

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rob!

[@bilal_ahmed1011]

You mother is that wise, amazingly intelligent and incredibly talented woman that one wants to keep listening to. Loved the interview Jono. What a delightful concept.

[@JonoDry]

Thank you, Bilal!

[@bilal_ahmed1011]

@@JonoDry an absolute pleasure

[@venkateswarlupasupuleti4482]

Jono, what a wonderful mom!

[@jacquibuckley6015]

Oh, you and your mom have the most amazing relationship. Mutual respect and pure love for each other and each other's artistic talents. Beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

[@leticiacampos1044]

So So lovely to see two artists talking with respect and admiration to one another. ❤

[@jasminecoach5559]

Yall are really adorable.

[@kikolektrique1737]

she seems to be quite the lovely person

[@abbybrown8461]

It was so refreshing to see an artist interviewing their parent from my home country. Super cool, Jono! I loved this video so much! Your mom is really sweet and pretty. Thank you:)

[@JonoDry]

Thanks for watching, Abby!

[@bodawei425]

Very nice to see your Mom for the first time in this video. I think it is an invaluable thing to have a parent who is already an artist, who supports, encourage you and acts as a role model. Nobody really knows what would have happened if your parents had discouraged you from becoming an artist instead of encouraging you. :)

[@fayehough5164]

Excellent interview. Your mom is so honest. Appreciate sharing your mom with us.

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Faye :)

[@connieebinger6343]

I love this interview! I liked how you told her to answer as honestly as she could. It’s funny how parents and children see the same events differently. Of course, as kids you don’t have all the information to know where your parents thinking is coming from. If you’re open to it, I think it’s a great thing to understand your parents as people and not just as parents. I loved it!

[@reasonableification]

You are both lovely. Thank you for being willing to share yourselves so generously.

[@AndreaMerchak]

Your mom is so adorable! Thanks for sharing such a special interview! I loved to see how great you're together. ❤💕

[@evonb4543]

It is lovely to see your admiration for your mother as well as hers for you. I have just discovered you and thoroughly love your work.

[@Engelhafen]

I think family is the greatest barrier to an artists journey because they don’t want to see some things or feel the work is threatening to them

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

What an amazing interview, Jono & Mrs. Dry! I didn't contribute to the questions, so they were news to me, but good ones. My fave parts were when she tried to give her opinion and suggest, rather than teach you how to draw; that your fave piece was actually her least favorite and why; your differing perspectives/memories on your art education; and how she is a multimedia artist, but admits she's not the incredible drawer you are bc she doesn't focus on it and you admit you're boxed in bc of your niche. I'd like to see more interviews like this, please, Jono. Have you and your mum ever participated in a show together, either just the two of you or a group event? Lovely to meet you, Mrs. Dry! Bright blessings, all.

[@JonoDry]

Thank you so much, Belinda. Appreciate you making the time to watch. Yes, we have exhibited in a show together :)

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

@@JonoDry Do you have video or pics from that one? I'd love to see her work alongside yours.

[@MastaMoart]

Great conversation, there's a lot I learnt here

[@sissy2373]

Loved it!!! You are very blessed to have such a mum!!!

[@angad_adventures]

A person who never fails to motivate you- Mom 😊😊😊

[@karenbryden6026]

Wonderful interview. What a lovely lady your Mom is. I enjoyed the relaxed energy and mutual respect.

[@nicksproiggeit8707]

You are very lucky to have such supportive parents, great interview.

[@pencil_unleashed]

Interview felt so pure. ❤️

[@RitaKumari-uu1jg]

Jono I just love you and your arts, because of you, I now know what I want in my Paintings

[@scottfranson4215]

glad you've captured such a special conversation with your mother.

[@CharlesHancockCreations]

This was warm and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your mother with us. Her work is beautiful! 😍

[@laura-kellybose1547]

So enjoyed the vulnerability from Mom. Blessed to have a loving and supportive Mom JD. Enjoy her for every moment. Love your work and watch your work every opportunity I get.

[@frenzartbaluran5035]

Your my favorite artist jono since 2019 when I'm still practising of Portrait. This time I'm so blessed to watch your vedio with your Beautifull mom 😇

[@SarahSmith-ze3fp]

Isn't she lovely. 😊 When she said she is fragmented that really resonated with me, i understood that straight away. The best part was hearing that you both never thought that Art couldn't be a career, it just takes hard work. Great video.

[@JonoDry]

Thank you, Sarah!

[@CoronaryTen]

3:00 My mother's the same. 🙂 She doesn't like if I paint something too sorrowful. Thanks for sharing this interview Jono!

[@choochoochooseyou]

Loved this. The love and respect from both of you is there for all to see.

[@JonoDry]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@fevronija]

Had a smile on my face all the way through 😊

[@KAALA432]

Lovely conversation 😁❤️

[@ruth6511]

Thanks you for sharing such personal information as to how you got to where you are. So enjoyed the video. 😀

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ruth 😊

[@miriambaldwin3523]

I really loved the interview with your Mother. You have a wonderful connection

[@thundergrace]

What a sweet Mama... Bless you

[@Vc-ot1bt]

Thank you. You're both such inspirational, graceful human beings. We need more people like you two in the world.

[@grahamparr3933]

How great to have an encouraging mother like that😀😀😀

[@linl344]

You two are beautiful people. Sending very best of wishes to you both. Thanks for brightening my day. Reminds me of my parents ❤

[@PMineo1803]

This was fabulous. This would be a wonderful thing to do with our parents. To discover things about them we might not know. Children get so focused on themselves and don’t always realize our parents are more than just ‘parents’. I so wish I had the opportunity to do this but alas I don’t. Thanks for a great and personal video

[@victoriaolofsson7229]

I really like this! Super nice conversation. Thank you for sharing

[@JonoDry]

Thanks for watching, Victoria :)

[@DaniElle25g]

Really enjoyed that - thank you so much!

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Danielle! :)

[@vijayageethapathangae607]

Such an Adorable Inspiring and Lively talk was sooooooooo much resonating within and was good to know that they di exist and one has to embrace and develop..

[@mississippiken4133]

Great job Jono.

[@ayeshachothia5844]

I constantly thought that is South Africans have no hope as artists. I take back my words. Both you and mom really inspires me. Thank you

[@liezelhaupt7172]

I really enjoyed watching the interview. It reminded me so much of my son and I.

[@danielandfrancineturner669]

Your interview made me cry. Thanks

[@eamonnryan6602]

Enjoyed the interview jono, your mum is lovely

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it, Eamonn

[@buwhy9898]

I really love your mom's voice, it's just so soothing and calm, I just want to say thank you for you and especially your mum, I am on the peak of my stress right now, and saw your video and hear your mom's voice are just soothe me, once again thank you for you and your mom

[@sreyanshudey7157]

Loved it. Thanks Jono sir 👍👍👍👍

[@JonoDry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephdonahuevisualart5569]

You guys are so damn cute!!!! You've done a fantastic job raising Jono, Mrs. Dry. I'm positive that nothing is more important than encouraging and respecting your child. Jono, you are truly blessed! :)

[@saoirseart.portraits]

Looking forward for more like this❤️ lovely to see your mom here❤️❤️

[@evangelinsherly]

your mom is so proud when she looks at you..I can definitely say that .

[@RamssesPharaoh]

What a true blessing is to have the opportunity to sit with your mom and have such honest, amazing conversation. A real treasure. Loved every second.