I love Devon's laughs. It is so unpretentious and contagious. Every time it makes me smile.

God has given Devon a creative talent that is reality to the core. Amazing.

I was VERY MOVED by this interview. The relationship between these two is epic! His authenticity and her curiosity just flows. What an amazing "Hero's Journey"❤

Outstanding interview! Devon is a force of nature... sincere, modest, uber-talented, & caring! I really like how he has expanded his reach to other countries... and has most recently began "drawing/painting while interviewing" subjects.... strangers he meet on the streets. I also enjoyed his interview with Katie Couric.... where he sketched her portrait while being interview4ed. I wish more people were like Devon... the world would be a better place. And finally... this interview was FANTASTIC! BZ

So happy and impressed by this young artist. All the best for you Devon!❤

Congratulations for all the passion, gift, and talent as an artist. Your giggles and laughs are genuine. You have shown humanity despite the odds you have endured, and the reward is colossal. You captured the faces of everyday people. May you remain humble even if you're now at the peak of your career, Thanks to your mentor and teacher who guided you and all the endeavor he did for you. God bless!

What a great interview. I guess you could say I'm a 77-year-old fan, who lives in Oaxaca, Mexico. I've heard his story several times, & I must add, he has a wonderful grandmother.

Devon is so amazing! So Genuine, and natural...Love that Laugh !😃

Hi from Finland. I feel a glow of love- a softness in my heart from the portraits you take of people. Thank you.

Great artist and positive energy God bless you

I love Devon and kim . One from humble beginning with a lifetime dream and a director of museums of art, yet find a beautiful medium and share admiration for each other.

Yep, an art teacher, I had in high school (Mrs Prince), saw my drawings and sort of, took me under her wing. She even taught me after school. She introduced me to many new mediums and taught me a wide variety of art techniques. If is wasn't her intervention, I highly doubt I would have continued to create art. That all happened, over 50 years ago. I am now 71 and I am now, an award winning artist. Thank you Mrs Prince - may you rest in peace. 🎨

I love their relationship. 2 different worlds, yet I can see the appreciation, respect and love for each other. I love them together. THEY SHOULD HAVE AN ART SHOW SERIES TOGETHER…like the Snoop and Martha. Éxito.

your story is so sad but at the end is a beautiful ending story. thank God your grandma had so much love for you. and you had good people pointed to the right direction. many blessing, cause you future look great.🖌🙏🙏

The Best Laugh!!! The Best most Ever Evolving Artist!!! Devon..you are a Gift!!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!!! I can't wait to see how you continue to create!!! xo

So nice! She was so funny and lovely too. And, Devon, keep smiling ❤ Great moment here

Oh my I love this interview with Devon ❤❤❤❤ Just an amazing talent and such a sweet soul. Thank you for this ❤

What a awesome interview,,,,,so hilarious but so at the same time right to point,, loved it ,artistry just took place lol, God bless both of you,,,Zoe

I am a fan of you Devon, your gift is amazing, God has blessed you, may you prosper always. I love your artwork.❤❤

He has a beautiful spirit. Good for you, for never giving up, for preserving against all odds. Nothing is impossible ❤ congratulations to him, may he continue to rise, and help many along the way ❤❤❤

Talentoso, simpático, con una risa divertida, felicidades Devon eres un genio del dibujo❤

Devon's heart and compassion are incredible. He is more than an artist - he uses his art to make people feel seen and worthy.

Thank God for Devon's Grandma!!❤

Admire his talent and how he has nurtured his great gifts!!

I love how some people react to receiving an unexpected gift and they are so touched and uplifted. The portraits themselves bring out the best most beautiful nature in people. So gifted to be able to do that. My dad was an artist who had such difficulty getting along in this world. He did scratchcard animals who were beautifully and realistically expressive. After his death I was tasked with distributing his artwork and saw a side of him I never knew and who he wanted to be. The family members all chose their favorite pieces and beyond that the best of what was left was donated to an art gallery with deep pockets and an extensive audience of patrons. The proceeds from his work has gone to youth art programs and I think he would have liked that.

Your work is truly inspiring. Talented, humble, blessed, kind spirit. DEVON YOU ARE AMAZING🫶Thank You for blessing Us through Your eyes.

You know you’ve been given a gift when you are this good and are self taught! I love that you are doing humble and appreciative of your huge success. Much love. (BTW I love when you wear your Puerto Rico hat or baseball shirt. 🇵🇷👍🏼)

This is a significant and poignant interview with Ms. SAJET who undoubtedly is an esteemed member of the art world. I appreciated the interview as she brought all of the elements of Devon's art and the world he re-introduced, the Portrait and she established the greater meaning behind his work. Creating a mechanism for connection between strangers perhaps revealing to one another that beyond the physicalities we can and may share common interest. He breaks down the fear of knowing someone else. Loved this interview and how she made him shine even more so...Devon's paint and strokes transcend beyond the palette. He is not only mixing colors, he's redefining what it means to be part of life's mosaic. Best wishes for the two. Life is an art form.

So glad Devon is doing well, and has a great following 🎉

One of the best artists interviews ever… so funny😂 What an amazing life, just WOW! Would love to do a live portrait class with him, so awesome!

Congratulations Devon! SO proud of you!

this is so exciting to watch this part of your life. I am thrilled to see your growth and how much you have accomplished. Thank you for the work you do, you are truly a blessing.

I don't know why i cried through this but I'm so happy for you!

Those giggles drives me nuts!

Longtime art model here and massive respect for Devon and Kim. Their chemistry is the Snoop & Martha of the art world. And his colorful laugh is a masterpiece !

Proud of you bro 🙌👏

Wow, that was intense! Hats off to Devon for his kindness through it all...in life in general... and the interview. 🕊

Knowing his background, the difficult childhood he had but he remained a straight kid and didn't ruin himself but channel his focus to learning portraiture and art. Happy for his achievements and hope for more success and happiness!

Love the truth and history Devon shared in this interview. How much fun watching this was...my office is calling😅😅😅

Love this! THANK YOU for spreading so much joy!!❤❤❤

Your lovely giggle and the positivity shines through the screen it is such a force!! Devon,may you continue to spread joy on this planet. ❤❤❤

I absolutely love this interview. So pure. Thanks Devon. You are an inspiration, duh!

What a talented young man!!!!!!!

Excellent interview!!!😊🎉❤

I have been watching him on tik tok and I am glad I got to watch this interview. He is so humble about his success, I respect him for who he is and as an artist. He is an inspiration to many young people that to be successful you have to pursue your passion and work hard on it. Hard work pays dividends oftentimes. Congratulations Devon. Keep up the good work and stay humble.

The quality of gift that keeps on giving. Whoever that person was that wholesomely took the time to teach him portraits, without a doubt brought good tidings his way! So many people come and go (whether they're present for 5 minutes 30 days or 3 years) .....one thing for sure, it doesn't take 30 or 50 years for you to realize exactly what quality of tidings that they bring.

Tienes un don especial en el dibujo , que Dios te siga bendiciendo

What an inspiring talented young man…… I'm a 70 plus person and he has inspired me to start drawing portraits. I started a portrait class online at the beginning of the pandemic but quit after awhile... though I will never be as good as Devon, but I will give it a try. I love seeing his instagram posts. Thank you for sharing this great interview!

I LOVE this wonderful young artist!!!♥️

Devon is so humble!! Keep up the Good work! Your future is bright 🙏🙏🙏

Kim Sajet is a gem of an interviewer. Great content. Will definitely find her channels.

So proud bro! God bless.

Прими мои комплименты, друг из Америки! Я русская...Твой талант достоин восхищения, а то что ты даришь людям свое внимание и кусочек своей души в своем творчестве - это безподобно! Искренняя радость случайных людей получающих от тебя кусочек счастья трогает до слез!....Спасибо тебе и дай Бог тебе спасения души в Боге! P.S. Мой папа был художником и передал мне часть своего дара тоже...

As Rush always said, this young man has "talent on loan from GOD!" Truly blessed.

That was a great interview!❤

Excelente Reportaje! 👍

Congratulations 🎊 to Devon on all his successes! He is a brilliant, creative, talented artist 🎨 We all love ❤️ his work! His clever kind approach to sharing his art 🎉with the world 🌎 is appreciated by all of us ! Bless you 🙏 ♥️ Devon

Congratulations Devon 🎉❤🇵🇷👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽you are a great artist Bendiciones y mucho éxito

Awesome interview. I love Devon but being from SouthTexas I truly doubt I will ever meet him but I totally love him.

His laugh is so cute. I hope he comes to Philly.

Your awesome and amazing, your talent is wonderful continue to be you and humble and God bless you.

DEVON.....YOU HAVE NO ACCENT, WE ALL UNDERSTAND YOU WELL....LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK!!! GOD BLESS YOU....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 🫂 HUGS....

Congratulations Devon, you're amazing person...stay humble. ❤

muito lindo!!! Cinema ! 😅❤🇧🇷

Great work Devon.

We love you Devon !keep up the good work .

Your the most Awsome Artist the best. Thank you for your video's

Devon me recuerdas a mi amigo Arturo y te admiro mucho soy artista y quiero estrechar tu mano.👍🙏

Such an amazing talent!

We love you Devon, you're a great artist.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Wish you! Tosee in 🇵🇭 in Puerto Galera Mdo.Wanted to meet you 👍fhank you God bless🙏 Devon

Esteban Alvarez , ThanksMuch!

"Why would you do that?" I heard it as a translation problem. We might say "I can't believe you would do this for a stranger! Why would you do this for me?!" Like being blown away.🤷 I follow a German artist that makes every one of her videos twice...one in German and one in English....and she often struggles with finding the English word for something she said in German....and sometimes she uses an English word that sounds offensive in English...and feels so bad about that...just like you felt when Kim told you what she thought you meant with your comment about the number of followers she had. This German gals is the most loving & tender-hearted person! Like YOU!❤ Continued success! Have a fantastic 2024! And heartfelt gratitude & positive energy to your grandmother!! SHE is the co-creator of the life you are living and the blessings you are bringing to the world!!!❤ At the risk of offending others (but I don't care...I'm not long for this world 🤭), I think this is what the old saying, "Behind every great man is a great woman" means. I'm not saying women BELONG behind men! It's more about how men that were not mothered well will have a wound only a woman can heal. You are who you are, in great part, because she made you breakfast. 😉 Btw...love your sense of humor and your laugh!

Unique & brilliant how his natural drives and surprising talent has opened up art appreciation to millions! Accurate portaiture is the attraction moving people away from conceptual installations back to perceptual representations 🎉❤🎉😊

Fantastic guy ..

I love your portrait. It feels you are running deep in the life of those person who you portrait. You give them hope when they seem to be down. Your portrait heal in some ways. You bring life to those people you portrait. Follow your path you are a great artist.

A once in a millennial artist 🎉 ❤ May he have a long life to accomplish many more milestones!

I'm from South Africa but I know your name because I really love what you're doing Devon Rodriguez and I will show up on your event when you're here in South Africa and a big shoutout to James for giving you a chance ❤

Damn talking to the Smithsonians director great, Devon is gonna be a multimillionaire his paintings are awesome. Great to see a New Yorker make it to the top. Man I come from the South Bronx grew up in the 70's, back then we never had any opportunities, only education which i grabbed, finished H.S. joined the Army, spent 20 years as an Infantryman/paratrooper/Ranger, now I'm retired 100% disabeled veteran god bless the USA.

Devon is not only an amazing artists, he is a good human being!❤

This is the first time I have ever seen Kim Sajet do an interview, she is fantastic.

Omg😂his laugh is freaking infectious ❤love it !!!

Great gift he has

I wish you the best, you are amazing artist

His laughter is so sweet 😊

love this guy

Great Artist, Great Interviewer!

Really g4eat tallent amazing gift🇵🇭🙏from God.

Also, I wish Ms. Sajet would’ve talked more about the selection process for the National Portrait Gallery and what Devon’s future prospects are for painting a portrait for The National Gallery.

Congratulations brother, you are very talented 👏.

Devon is actually an inspiring for artists

His laugh is sooo infectious. At first I thought it was strange but soon couldn't stop smiling.

his laugh is very cute. amazing story, great artist, he is inspiring

I think Devon realizes we are more alike than different!

👍👍👍 very talented person . keep up your good work .

I love his laugh & his humility!

God Bless You, Devon!!! 🇵🇷🇺🇸

Congratulations Devon! Good to hear from you, not where you learned, I don't think that's important, but why you do what you do. And why drawing or painting, but why portraits and why people on the subway (which is different from people in the park...) I wish the interview talked more about that. Not the technique, not the fame, but the humanity of the art.

There was also another great American painter/illustrator for Life Magazine. He was Norman Rockwell

He’s adorable 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰