I have never been on tic toc, but Devon is all over KZfaq shorts, and I catch myself watching his “shorts” over and over, as they are so amazing and so touching to see! You can just see how Devon loves to make other people happy! He is a kind, sweet, beautiful soul!🌟

I am a huge fan of this talented young man. He shows people how beautiful they are. He can do that because of his great artistic talent and his heart. Devon is a treasure.

Devon, as a much older person (you could be my son), I want to say how proud I am of you! You’ve chosen to be a positive influence to many which takes courage and love, thanks to your abuela and your saving grace, art. Much continued success to you. You will soar high! Sky is the limit!

Sooo happy Devon is receiving the recognition he deserves!! He is an amazing artist!

Devon Rodriguez is the NEW Norman Rockwell. Sketching, painting normal everyday people along their life's journey. ❤ Incredibly Amazing Work!! Thankyou for sharing your gift with US and the World.

"Even thought we had no money, the love we had solved a lot of issues." I love that. This story is amazing. I was also raised by grandparents.

He is incredible! I had no idea about his upbringing until this video. He is so strong, resilient, kind and so talented!! ❤ So happy for you Devon!! You definitely deserve everything!

Thankyou Devon for bringing light into people's lives. And thanks to your grandma too for being there for you, brother.😊

I love this story. What an awesome grandmother. May all of her days be filled with peace and happiness.

OMG I'm crying here, really! You guys are blessings to each other and to us all!! Thank you and God Bless You and Your Gourgeous Abuela, Devon!!

What a beautiful beautiful, caring, loving grandma. What a true angel she is. I can see that they are very close.

An amazing and talented artist but , more than that, Devon is an exceptional young man. I wish him nothing but success in all his future endeavors. God be with you Devon.

It's my first time hearing about you and seeing your work. Congratulations on your success!!! Life can make you feel like your life isn't valuable. I'm grateful to God that your circumstances didn't deter your purpose, as you shine as an example of what is possible. What an amazing Grandmother you have- just beautiful! All the best to both of you.❤🙏🏽

Amazing talent. I'm just so in awe. My 8 year old daughter loves to watch his art. She says mommy can I be as good as him someday? I tell her yes you can practice and work hard and you will get there. ❤ You have inspired another young one. ❤

Devon, your heart is beautiful! You’re inspirational. I hope your life is as bright as your art forever ❤

“Spreading love one drawing at a time.” What a testimony! You will surely hear “Well done my good and faithful servant.” when you meet your maker. I’m so proud of you!

I have been watching him from day one…..what a doll he is…….such a caring loving person!

Mad Love and Respect for You DEVON✊🏽💜

Props to your lovely Abuela 💜💜 You deserve the world, Devon!

INSPIRING STORY. God gave each of us a special talent to lift up our self esteem esp. if we are down. He used his God given talent , helping others change their emotions such us if sad he can make them happy. His extraordinary talent is an example of stewardship. Congratulations Devon..keep the world smiling!🥰🥰🥰 and spread your happy heart!❤

His beautiful work overwhelms me. What an amazingly gifted & humble artist. Forever a fan. 👏👏👏👏‼️

Devon presents the best picture of every person he draws and paints. From his hands, they became so beautiful. Wow! 🥰

So inspiring. Thank you Devon, and your grandmother. ❤

It’s about time 👏 He’s an amazing talent!!!

Each time I watch Devon's videos, I see the sadness in his eyes and just feel like giving him a big hug and telling him that everything is going to be alright. So Devon, here's a BIG virtual hug all the way from South Africa 🤗 May all be good and all your wishes, hopes and dreams come true and may God grant you everything great in this life that you've been denied. God bless you abundantly ALWAYS 🙏

This gives me faith in humanity. Not only is he a wonderful and talented young man, but his Grandmother is the hero. Lots of hugs and love and keep up the art!! 🥰🥰

I am absolute amazement with his talent. The emotional value in each drawings and paintings serves an excellent person he is. I am rooting for this guy to be a person of the year in Time Magazine.

Congratulations 🎊 🎉Devon on your 1st exhibit ! You are ❤truly a gifted creative compassionate artist 🎨 We all love your art 🎨 💜 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

I follow Devon on KZfaq and I have always wondered about his life. It saddens me that he started his life with abuse and neglect. I am so grateful that his grandmother stepped in and showed him love and supported him. Throughout he has remained a kind, creative and beautiful soul. Continued success to you and your "abuela"!

I first found you on KZfaq several weeks ago. You have a big shining light, and your Grandma and your art teacher BELIEVED in you. Props for your success thus far. We believe! 🌹

So uplifting! Love to grandma!

So happy for all your success. You are insanely talented but your best gift is the smile you bring out in the people you surprise with your art. You are proof that good guys do finish first. Big hug to your abuela. Orgullo Boricua!!! Dios te bendiga.

Love Devon's work!! It's wonderful when an artist sees ordinary everyday people as a work of art. It's wonderful to be seen.

Congrats Devon!!! No limits! You are amazing!

Devon, you're one hell of an artist, and a wonderful human being too! You deserve all of the good things that come your way. 🤗

Devon, always humble, and his grandma the real hero in his life, proud of these two puertoricans!

My father, too, was an artist. But his fav medium was pottery! He was head is the Secondary Art Dept. in our school system for over 30 yrs. If he were alive he would have wanted to go see your exhibition himself! What a God given gift you have and you are using it to the fullest! God Bless you Devon…..keep on drawing and painting!❤✏️🎨🖌️❤️

Lots of greetings from Belgium !! You’re an inspiration for so many people. And waaaaaw, what a talent !!!! I wish you all the success in the world. You deserve this.

I love following Devon! He is an inspiration & he touches people’s hearts with his art.

Devon is an incredible artist. He blows me away. And what a heart. I wish him nothing but the best!

He is incredible! I love to see his drawings and paintings. Don't know how he does it so quickly.

What a wonderful heartwarming story. My 20 year old grandson is an artist too, it was his life, he drew on the way to school, at school, every afternoon into the evening, then he just sort of stopped. Thankfully his Mom told me he’s starting to draw again.

Congrats Devon. Hope the exhibit goes well for you.

Thank you Devon! I love watching the videos of you surprising random people with your artwork. You are a beautiful soul. Congratulations on your art show! Also congratulations to your abuela! She has every reason to be so proud of you. I wish you all the best.

What an incredibly loving story! I am amazed by not only his talent but his amazing heart ❤️❤️ He is choosing to see the best in every person around him… I honestly do not have the words to explain that makes me feel because it’s a feeling of everything all at the same time.

Leaving a dark place is so discouraging, because you feel that you will never leave that place or a way out. His guiding light was there to get him out. His extremely talented, God bless him ❤ may he succeed, and help those that also need that guiding light 💡 so happy for him ❤

So talented❤️story brought me to tears & a smile. I wish him all the best❤️

So much love coming from his grandmother its good to see someone who has overcome so much hurt and grief become such a kind person😄👍

Every time one if your vids comes up I watch. I love the love people give back to you when they see your work. This story brought tears to my eyes. I’m so happy for your success and amazed by your talent.

Am o admiratie infinită fata de talentul si OMUL DEVON RODRIGUEZ!. DUMNEZEU a fost/este extrem de generos din toate punctele de vedere: talent, suflet aspect!..Pentru ochii si sufletul meu,o reala încântare!BINECUVANTARI LA TOT PASUL!

Super grandma, God bless! Devon you are super talented, wish you the best!

Devon Rodriguez est vraiment formidable !!! 💜 Il a un regard particulier sur les personnes qu'il choisit de dessiner ou peindre... C'est ce qui rend son art singulier : je l'adore !!! 💙🤍❤ Bisous de France... Albane 💋

Your gift is amazing, love that you found your passion and the positive impact it has on others. Bravo young man!

I would love to see his art in person. He needs a traveling art show!

Oh my goodness,I love this young man,his talent is incredible,i had no idea that he had come from such an abusive and tragic background,his grandmother is an inspiration to and of this man is as well .

You deserve it! All the recognition, support, and love you received, you have given back to the community in spades. ❤👏😍

Love this guy and his art/kindness ♥️

I paint and am relearning to draw. It’s not easy! Devon makes it look so easy. I think no matter how much his art is appreciated; it’s under appreciated.

Congratulations Devon, love all your drawing.

Been watching for some time now. So happy that you are getting the recognition that you deserve. And how you didn’t let your past define you. So much talent. It’s amazing.

Devon, you are amazing. Your Abuelita is so sweet, God always bless and keep her safe. And you too, Devon.. Dios te de muchas bendiciones.

In life there are times you think this person really deserves every break and success they get. Those sort of people that dedicate everything to their passion and doing something they love. Some make it. Regrettably, not all of them do make it. This is one guy that truly deserves everything. Such a horrible past and a lovely grand mother that supported him at such as early age made him blossom into one of the most talented artists of today. His work is absolutely mind blowing. Moreover, he changes lives. He doesn’t just do it because he loves what he does. He does it to see their reaction. That’s an incredible feeling and so rewarding. Life changing in fact and you can see it has changed his life. The money is just a bonus. I’m so happy to see such a lovely person rewarded in this awful world of seeing horrible people often making it. Particularly those in positions of power. Forget those crap artists like Bansky. That’s easy art that’s anyone can duplicate.

Devon God had a reason for you on this Earth, he has blessed you with this talent and your Grandmother showed you God's love so you could spread that love to every person you meet by your talent. The world needs more people like you. GOD be with you wherever you go 🙏 ❤

You are Blessed in many ways, your Grandmother’s love and your talent as well as your kindness to others. Thank you for sharing.❤

Bravo Devon you turned chaos and pain into a hopeful beautiful art. God Bless you always.

I love his work! And he looks like such a humble young man. God bless you and your abuela!

I'm so happy for him. I follow his channel. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

That's one proud grandma. 😊 Thank you for sharing your story Devon. You are well on your way to finding your "Happily Ever After" Much 💜 to you & your grandma 💜💜

Thank you for showcasing this brilliant young man. Devon has enlightened so many everyday people and brightened their lives with his talent and love. Amazing!

Love this. I started watching your post years ago and shared them with others because your work was so amazing and the reactions always made me smile from ear to ear. BRAVO to you!

Your grandmother reminds my grandmother.❤❤❤❤ Love your tenacity, your simplicity and your smile. Keep it always with you.

Way to transform brother much love and blessings to you and your grandma! You are a gift to the world! 🙏🏼💗

Devon masz talent absolutny. Gratuluję.

A true beacon of light, thank you for your warmth and your astonishing discernment in your craft!❤❤❤

How exciting👏🏻❤What an outstanding young man and his wonderful grandmother

God bless YOU & your Grandmother~ as a mother of four adult children i am so very proud of you! Literally crying, overwhelmed with love & JOY for you & yours. BRAVO!! TY xo

I've been watching your videos for awhile now on KZfaq but never knew anything about you. I thank your Abel and you from the bottom of my heart. The world is blessed to have you both

I'm assuming Devon has painted his Grandmother? What a really lovely lady. So moved by her handing out card encouraging people to see his artwork. Such a lovely thing to do.

I have loved this guy since the first time I saw him drawing. I'm a Fine Arts dropout (ran out of money) so I understand how rare this degree of expertise in photorealism is. And when you factor in how quickly he does it . . . 😲 Watching the happiness of people receiving their drawings is the icing on the cake. 🍰

Devon you've got my support and love. Thanks for changing lives.

God bless yOu more.. you know how to give joy deep within each people you drew..😊❤

The portraits themselves are unlike any detailed portraits I’ve ever seen……done in so little time while the train is moving! The reactions of the people drawn are magnificent.

He’s an amazing young man who deserves life’s applause. His heart is full of love and thanks to his grandma his life is also.

"An Angel In Disguise"!!! His Gift Makes Everyones' Heart Smile Including His Own!!! God Continue Blessing You As You Bless Strangers Each and Every Time You Touch Someone's Day!!!❤️🙏🏻✏️✍🏼🖌️🎨

Wonderful story of a wonderfully inspiring young man. Wishing him the very best and continued success!!

I'm so proud Devon and I love your story of perseverance may you continue with your deserved success!!! Peace and continued blessings for you & your family I love your drawing so much they always bring me joy & happiness 😊

FelicidadesDevon a pesar q eres un joven eres grande por tus obras de arte y por esa gran abuela q tienes muchas bendiciones a la familia

Devon!!! Just saw your story on Today!!! You are a very talented child of God. Please continue doing what you're doing!! I'm from California!!!❤🎉🎉🎉😊

Extremely talented artist and decent young man. He deserves much success in life!

God Bless your Grandmother. She was your angel

I am so happy to hear of your success! I love seeing what you do every day! Knowing how your grandmother raised you up and how you love her makes me appreciate your talent even more! I am pestering my former students for photos of their kids so I can paint them. I have painted my poor grandchildren to death! I just love what you do!

Been watching you on KZfaq for years..such a talent 🩵 Devon creates happiness with each portrait 💚🙃

Through every storm the sun comes shining through. God Bless You brother. I know you will take care of Abuela.

He is amazing❤ love his work and humility ❤

What a beautiful story. Goes to prove positive encouragement and reinforcement makes a massive difference in a person's life. I love your work, and your grandma is so adorable. You are blessed.

I like to see your parents what they think that they let you down. And you still made a great future for you and your grandma

Congratulations 🎉❤Devon you are a amazing artist 🎉

Thank-you for bringing his story to us. Have followed him on line for some time now but had no idea of his past life. What a wonderful Grandmother. We only need one or two people to believe in us & our lives can be transformed.

"...it makes people so joyful to feel seen." This is a beautiful truth to remember every day.

Devon, le doy Gracias Dios que estes vivo y expreses tu talento que Dios te dio. No te conozco pero estoy muy orgullosa de ti. Gracias por no ser positivo y todo lo negativo que te pasó de niño dejarlo atrás. Brilla, brilla con esa luz única. Siempre miraré tus videos! ❤