I Photographed A Painter in his Brooklyn Loft of 45 Years

[@beamingbirdpictures]

Truly baffling to me that this video series doesn't have millions of views. Absolutely stellar. My favorite thing on KZbin at the moment!

[@sunnysideup33]

This is so true! Another underrated channel is soundsociety for music. The one with the pink donut.

[@robertwilson822]

Right. For stuff like this I love KZbin... You'll never get it anywhere else. Maybe a PBS special if you where lucky back in the day. Same for music!!!! My friend's a Big Apple guy.... I said that's nice dude.... But there's recordings that are live, recordings that aren't live, the artist the side of the recorded in their bedroom at 3:00 in the morning, the artist decided to do it in front of 3,000 people... You don't get that anywhere else .... Like tiny desk music .🤘

[@TJ-jq9bz]

I love it too, but as the arts have always been. Underrated. I wish more people cherished the arts😢

[@Gumbercules001]

Seconded

[@joshuacharow]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

[@creativityworkoutsforartan6951]

The privilege of painting every day does seem too good to be true. I was asked where I was going on vacation this year. I'm not going anywhere. I'm painting. That's the best vacation I can possibly imagine.

[@tianacrossman9905]

This makes my heart happy - go girl

[@bonniesidler4309]

What a fabulous guy. You captured his essence! Wonderful film. 😊

[@OH.A.M.]

Don’t know if it’s the cluttering of everything that the artists have around them, but every video that you have shown us feel cozy for some reason, and it’s a great feeling. 🙏🏻

[@joshuacharow]

Thank you so much. I try and make these videos as intimate as I can.

[@christinajarmolinski727]

Artist don't need designer look. These are mostly items collected within their lifetime and displayed or used for their art. I know I'm one of them.

[@jessehusband]

INFP's lol

[@2MuchPurple]

I loved this video! I'm 74 and back in the 70s was a successful gallery artist in San Francisco. The 70s were truly a wonderful time for young artists! Rents were cheap, You could rent a flat in North Beach for less than $200 a month. My art was colorful and decorative and sold well. But it was no way to get rich. In the 80s, I went into the tech field, and that worked out well for me.

[@TJ-jq9bz]

Exactly! It's so hard Sadly fir artists to make a living 😢

[@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497]

​@@TJ-jq9bz Exactly.

[@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497]

And the majority of artists end their lives in loneliness finding that being alone, due to lack of money, makes their sense of life. If you are a successful artist , If the market pays you well and you lead a comfortable life, that's fine. Otherwise, you will be a painter living in a cottage in the countryside, and trying to convince yourself that there is self harmony when you can see the beauty of a small plant, and the light through a spider web.😢

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

AGREED! The 70s were just the best decade ever!!! You're right the rent was cheap to us now. Back then $200 was still a lot if you were a struggling artist. My rent in 1979/80 was $190. We thought that was pushing it but doable. Now if you were to produce the same art you'd probably make more off a couple of paintings than three months of a tech field pay check. That's because people finally value and collect our art at prices we fully deserve. Get your paints and canvases back out! Not for the money - because you're an artists.

[@sweetrebeldy]

@@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497 ♥

[@DondrellLeeArtistry]

Such a smiley guy, with a passionate pursuit. BeautyFull!

[@perpetualmaker]

I wanna be his friend. Such a great vibe

[@Amari_900]

AgreeD, he's VERY CooL

[@tongobongo6849]

Love people like this !!

[@deboramccallum3987]

Truly authentic creative mind..and hilarious to boot

[@susiejones9182]

This is glorious. Stunning. And wow Steve is so cool. I love his laugh!! He is really an amazing artist.

[@rumblestar5771]

I really love this whole series on artists, their lofts, and their lives. Wonderful stuff!

[@roybrown1529]

What a wonderful guy - Art, Life, as Celebration....long may he continue his celebration!

[@kkfox7822]

What a beautiful thing. The artist is amazing. His work is beautiful. The video is beautiful. The photographs are beautiful.

[@NSG.]

This is great, love that line “beauty is my business”

[@Christinekueblerartist]

That is truly a beautiful human being.

[@Gumbercules001]

Wonderful man, wonderful story - thanks for showing us all!

[@susangillespie4443]

💙✨What an inspiring, gentle human! Thank you Joshua for documenting his humble and genuine spirit… yes, it’s from the Mother… he Knows that. I have goose-flesh!!!💫💙

[@josephschimmer302]

You have been creating such a tremendous series of videos! Great work!

[@joshuacharow]

Thank you Joseph! I really appreciate it.

[@lisahinkofer2085]

It’s my dream to truly live as a painter. What an amazing life living in that big beautiful loft surrounded by his art. I’m a painter born and raised in New York City. My dad was a painter and on Sundays he would take us kids to the museum. The Met and the MOMA and art galleries in SoHo. I’m an abstract artist . Retired from teaching and longing to embrace art but have no space to paint because I gave up space to house my daughter who had no place to live. Watching this amazing artist makes me so happy. Rock on man.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

Hey Lisa! Lack of space is not a final barrier. Just before COVID (2019) all of my supplies (was in storage) and I was living in a studio apartment that was smaller than my (12x20') storage space. I got down on a 3'x5'' section of the floor in front of my twin bed and created the majority of the artwork for my museum solo show from April to early August. The really messy pieces I did outside in the complex courtyard. I just put tarps down in the grass, did the work and brought it back inside at night to work on the next steps. I just had to adapt from creating really large works to smaller pieces or doing a large piece in parts (a composite). The show opened in mid August with the completed works and the curator agreed to promote it as a "living exhibition". The exhibit would evolve every day or week until November as I added more finished works for the series. The director of the city museums gave me an unused smallish space in the museum down the main corridor for a studio space to complete the rest of the pieces. I became the first Black artist in residence at that museum. One of my dearest artist friends would create her wood carved printing plates, pull her prints and do her gauche and egg tempera paintings in her tiny living space that was the the size of a large bedroom. There are people in jail cells creating artwork... There's an elder artist here used to teach at art schools in California who's been homeless for years. He will draw and paint on anything he can get his hands on. He would draw phenomenal figurative works and scenes on the back of business cards, paper bags, fliers... while riding the bus or anywhere you'd run into him. He was really freakin good!!! I was totally impressed and floored, especially when I found out he was homeless... I got the gallery I was curating for to give him a solo show that summer. The gallery paid to have his work framed and hosted an opening and closing reception for him. I got community folks, other artists and a couple of business sponsors (including Jerry's Artarama) to buy and donate art supplies for him. The gallery was able to sell several of his works. The gallery owner only took have their normal fee. He was extremely grateful and relieved to receive the money for his artwork. That was nothing compared to the look on his face when we presented him with bags of supplies and canvases at the closing reception for his show. He somehow got it all on his bike back to the little little lean-to in country he was "living" in and created more art with all the supplies he received. The point of these examples is, space is not a barrier to creating artwork. The barrier is in our minds and drive to create. Just find a way to do your art. Go outside, use the front or back porch or a section of the garage/carport. If y'all have a basement or attic - there you go! Get down in that basement or up in that attic. Or! Or! Put a 10'x10' popup covered tent in the backyard. Paint in the dining room at the kitchen table. Just go smaller, if you have to... Ms Lady, just paint!!! Make a way outta no way!

[@PinkiePromiseManifestation]

I’m in love….Steve has captured my heart. ❤ The glee in his eyes as he says “nobody can’t tel you nothin!” Resonated with my inner child and artist. Thank you for your work Joshua. I’m very new to art and also very alone. It helps to connect to others with souls like your own…I am inspired and comforted. Thank you.

[@tabortonholdingsinc.8963]

I’m a new subscriber, but have watched 3 or 4 episodes of your work - LOVE IT, keep going, I appreciate your exploration & sharing

[@artelisx]

he is so young! i want to remain that passionate about my craft and life even at his age.

[@jujumaeks]

I love this series

[@nowdepartingordinary]

I’m so so so obsessed with this series!

[@lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817]

I just love this guy. He just lets his curiosity lead him. I love curious people because it always leads to creativity, even in unconventional ways.

[@helenconnolly6805]

What a wonderful, free spirit. He’s got his priorities straight and has the fearlessness, joy and sense of wonder to prove it. Thank you for these tremendous videos 🙏❤️

[@tamham71]

I just love these videos! I also love the book! Please keep telling these stories. They are truly fascinating!

[@mono-vox]

I liked this guy! 13:40 "nobody can tell you anything" , that's the spirit

[@keensab]

Your KZbin series of artist interviews is great and will be even more appreciated in the years to come when these artists are no more. These people will remain relevant in the future as we look back at society and history. Good work!

[@rorareikisoundhealing9125]

I love this artist's passion, enthusiasm and energy! He brought a smile to my face. :)

[@DottyDelightful]

oh my god I love him, this is my favourite yet, I smiled so many times and know exactly the feeling he was talking about at the start, what an inspiration to all artists.

[@willhallco]

Great stuff. How you don't have more followers is a damn crime. Keep it up! These things have tipping points.

[@57mgmurray1]

Bravo to Steve Silver and Bravo to you, Joshua Charow, such worthwhile and important work you are doing. And thank you for the opportunity to buy your book.

[@justinholdrenstudios]

Amazing video! I love seeing artist spaces and this studio is amazing!

[@perpetualmaker]

Joshua’s Loft Law book is beautiful too!

[@briancruzin]

Beautiful work! The film, the photography, the artist and the art!

[@Friedsteel]

A well spent 14 minute, 36 seconds. What a delight. Totally wonderful and enriching. As an artist I must say I am envious of the space he has. LOL.. God bless and God speed!

[@MarcoRCArena]

AWESOME! still enjoying my book

[@joshuacharow]

Thanks so much for getting one!

[@divinenonbinary]

Absolutely beautiful and what a kind soul. Bless his heart ❤❤❤❤

[@PerroDimeShift]

Such a soulful documentation.

[@GoFarAway5338]

bless this man....

[@nenasbuntewelt]

I really like your videos. All of them! Such cool stories of old artists. So much to learn for a 29 year old. I thank you with all my heart for this treasure!

[@sharonlovesart4985]

One of your best interviews....I really loved it tremendously.

[@martinapetroll455]

Oh what a beautiful soul he is ❤

[@jamesbaconreid]

this guy is my new favorite person.. so inspiring.. im going to paint tomorrow

[@julesjma]

What a wondrous place to be! Thank you for sharing your experience.❤

[@InteriorLookbook]

The most beautiful channel-thank you to the creator and KZbin

[@susansoklin]

Loved watching this interview. Such a creative and lovely soul.

[@Creativeassemblages]

Just love the way you interact your video with the photo stills. Such wonderful interview and love the artist’s works.

[@MrIrons-og3rg]

I am so proud of you. You are living the life. I need to get my own art gallery here in Jamaica now and start living my dream.

[@TravisLutherArt]

Soooo awesome thanks for capturing this story! Soooo inspiring! 🤙🏼🎨🎣

[@nannonklamer4087]

Love the book to pieces, just didn't think about KZbin till now🙏

[@greenjewel8652]

I really enjoyed this interview. The shadowy shot of him standing with the baseball bat really captured this man. So awesome!

[@moraolivera5837]

Such beautiful pictures

[@kimhoppe2433]

Love this guy! what a beautiful, pure spirit. Thank you for making & sharing this with us

[@teriofshalott]

Oh I love this, what a beautiful soul. This is my favourite episode yet. Thank you for documenting these lives ♥️ also, I LOVE his kitchen!

[@jmparries]

Beautiful! I feel liberated by his words and his playfulness. Thank you for sharing! Ps: One of your books is going to Luxembourg.

[@bydefnedogan]

Thank you so much for making us hear and understand Steve in his space.. the photos are amazing so are the stories!! ps: i am turkish and i was incredibly shocked and happy when i got to see some of his work!! (with the numbers on the wall) again thank you!!

[@sonjaparker7840]

This video is fabulous! He is quite a character! Very interesting. Thanks.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Truly a Great Video❤🎉. Beautiful paintings and an Individual mindset of Continued Innovation . ‼️‼️✨️👌

[@carolabuenosaires2186]

Qué BELLEZA ❤❤❤ TODO EL COLOR Y escucharlo también 😊

[@jW-gh4gf]

I am an almost disabled lol 52 yrs old beginning a new life in NE ( for now) . Lol "starving artist" painting in our little house. The big space would be a dream come true for me. I tease my loved ones. Just put me in a huge room with big canvasses and paint supplies. Leave me alone for 1 week !! No phone nothing. I just want to PAINT MY BRAIN & HEART OUT

[@NatalieDadamioArt]

so much wisdom -- such a great project you have created - thank you - 💥💙💥

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

I've started looking forward to new uploads from this series. Each is very warm and intimate. Thank you for these, such a beautiful idea!!

[@janissteadman285]

these videos are so special, thank you for doing them and sharing it, this guy is amazing, exudes so much light XX

[@manjamccade]

Oh I love it. Thank you for this great video! I love seeing great artist studios they are such magical places.

[@lizobasuke8765]

What an absolute sweet heart he is 🤗

[@MB-hc9tk]

This guy is a walking talking piece of art , with a glorious coat of many colours. Thanks for sharing !

[@lynnc5649]

KZbin presented me with this video this early early morning. I identify for this need of color in life through art, this gentleman and video is such a gem! What an opportunity and privilege to visit such interesting talented people through your videos.

[@thekikster11]

Beautiful- thanks from an artist in Cape Town ❤

[@jamesallison4875]

Thanks for letting us meet such a beautiful guy. His work is wonderful too. Very inspiring!

[@thiccchungus5362]

Love this!!! Please keep this series going! 🙏🙏

[@lynnretzlaff2656]

Fabulous video. Great interview. I appreciate the story, the art, the peek into his world. His art is fantastic! He should be able to afford heat. Housing is a struggle for everyone everywhere in the US right now. Except for the rich, who eat and eat and eat. It's a crazy world we're living in.

[@sirpoppinchuck]

He’s living the dream!! I wonder did his paintings n objects sell well??? I Love the floor n the colored canvases n objects! He’s been there for a while doing his thing. 👀👀👀😁😁😁😎🔥👍🤔 🎨

[@TEPO--]

Wonderful ! Mr Steve Silver, this episode and your voice to your creative life, your work that we were privi to glance at, your space, floor and stories of richness, depth and delight, history of life lived, within your habitat of expression....... Ode to CREATING, the FREEDOM to BE and the magnificence of seeing the rising of tomorrow's Sun....... Carry on Dear Sir with brush in hand and the twinkle in your eyes. Much appreciated, Tara

[@TheColor17]

A True Artist...doing what inspiration leads! Thank You for sharing this fantastic piece of ART~ The Man Himself!🎨🎨🎨

[@DaryaRyanPhotography]

Absolutely loved this man!

[@Gabby-ey9br]

I am loving this series...I am an artist in NZ

[@joozimek9643]

A Fantastic series ,inspiring artist , so bloody frustraiting the book I ordered months ago is still out of stock !!

[@katherine-ow9mm]

Ohhhhh, I’d love to see his decorated cakes!❤️💕❤️💕

[@dutchinklettering405]

Awesome thanks you for sharing this man with us. I could watch and listen to him for ever. I bet he has so many so many cool story’s I would just love to hear them all.

[@slipton6493]

Beautiful, interesting work! Hidden pearls. Thanks for sharing Steve and Joshua!

[@SecondWindWorkshop]

Beautiful work and a beautiful film. Just discovering Steve now. Thanks!

[@damlakarabay1730]

Seeing how artists and individuals curate their spaces is captivating, hearing the stories from them is even more so. You are capturing such a precious community and such a crucial moment in time. This series brings soul back into the law and really shows its implications. Thank you.

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

This guy is wonderful.

[@Reina.Isabel]

Amazing project, thanks for sharing it!

[@powder_wook]

Fantastic!

[@KID60]

WOW,I love his out look on life, art etc.

[@ruslanpetrov2289]

Beautiful

[@sunnysideup33]

Thanks for your great work! People have so much to tell. A rich life! And you give them a time to shine. I love that! ❤

[@sweetrebeldy]

omg I love that. I´m an artist searching beauty and talking with strangers all the time. Great dude. His color theory work is really cool.

[@woo_doggy]

incredible

[@dustinfromaudi]

Amazing video - amazing series. I love when I come across something that actually has emotion behind it and not just another internet video. Thank you for making me feel motivated and inspired.

[@TheMatureArtist]

Fantastic series

[@damienmorrison7226]

What a sweetheart xxxx

[@carolhudak3173]

This work you are doing is totally amazing. Hoping there will be a documentary coming out of all this.

[@lauvra]

You're doing something incredibly important, thank you.

[@franciereda4536]

the background music was the cherry on top

[@megan.murillo]

I love these videos! Thank you so much for creating them. They are wonderful and will be treasured.

[@NewEndProductions]

these have been so great to watch. great project you are doing

[@mayormc]

I had a friend who lived in a big loft in an old noodle factory in Williamsburg. When I asked him what it was like in winter, he said it was freezing and impossible to heat. So, there are always sacrifices and two sides to every coin. But I love those big windows.

[@Laughter17]

If they had a wood burning fireplace it would be amazing

[@seimiekfumakaka]

Amazing video . Thanks for sharing !