That was a shame.

I always wondered if his speech pattern was a product of his mental health, lack of education, or some combo of both?

I didn't notice anything wrong with the sound. But with today's editing tools you can fix just about anything.

Dr. Smurpf must mainly be lack of education, I’m sure that schizophrenia doesn’t affect your speech

thank you very much for uploading this

thank you so much for uploading this

@@theh0r5e90 You're very welcome.

He said his drawings were “decent”. Almost everyone ive met draws way worse. He is a real character.

That's beautiful. I agree, I really love the way he talks about draping his pictures in colour.

Thank you for this. I was fortunate enough to butt heads with Wesley in Peoria in 2001.

I think he was probably exploited to an extent too. Not everyone has the best intentions. It's complicated. I think many people respected him but also other people were tongue in cheek about him, or even making fun of the guy, it's not a clear, comfortable position. The celebrity was probably overwhelming for Wesley, he was a strong man on some respects but he also had to be "handled with care" on other areas.

I never got to meet him but I know people in Chicago who have.

You know, actually many people DID respect him. But I agree... a bit of exploitation in there too.

Of course laugh! he loved making people laugh :) Laughing your ass off at the amazingly ridiculous things someone says doesn't mean you're laughing at him. Wes is such an inspiration to me, guy was such a genius, and genuinely loved making art

RunningP123456 yeah I think so too. He was a comedian and his stuff genuinely made me laugh with him not at him but there’s always jerks who laugh at people in the crowd

Do you have that photo still, and if so, would you mind sharing a photo of it? I love his artwork. Met him a handful of times in the city. I had a few pieces I had bought--for about $10-20 just as he says here (he also combined a bunch for me once). I lost all of it and the few I had left were (sadly) thrown away on accident. Somebody I was living with did not know their significance as we packed for a move, and I had them in folders. I was upset, but I like to think somebody saw it somewhere along the way and took it in. His art is so unique, and I don't see much that looks quite like it. My grandfather had a similar style but that is the only person I ever knew. Wes was such a kind person and gentle giant. I would love to see the photo. I wanted to buy a piece I saw for sale not too long ago, but now they are up there in price, and it doesn't feel the same buying from a resale or eBay type of place when it comes to this stuff.... The memories stay with me. I am just always curious to see any pieces he has done. Thanks for the story, as well, @Carolina Sculture Studio :)

If you glimpse a bit of this man and don't love him you have no heart.

This made me cry ;-;

Thank you so much for preserving him in his element, before his music became known. So fascinating to see his process and hear how he thought.

wish i could get me one of them four-story Whiscalettis

@@evankirchmer Right? Imagine rollin with the homies in a Whiscaletti.

What about the fallopian 😅

I saw in another documentary that the numbers he put on them were actual numbers and could be tracked.

You are very welcome.

Vanishing point technique, he had to learn that somewhere.

@@afrosheenix Apparently he really honed it as a kid in public school art classes, and wanted to be an architect

getting his back slashed open with a box cutter didn't help either, poor soul😞he was talented beyond comprehension, May He Rest in Peace.

This is pre schizophrenia diagnosis, he unfortunately suffered greatly through this period and after, rest easy beautiful man, you inspire us all

I agree that his "talent" for music was minimal especially in comparison to visual art, but to be fair about the money, a lot of it probably went to producing CDs, art supplies, travel, and living expenses. All that traveling, all that fast food, he made 50+ long distance calls a month and had a sizable phone bill he always paid in full according to his roommate in one of the documentaries. And no other consistent source of income aside from possibly SSI which barely pays the rent if that. He had a cult following but it's not like his music was generating millions, you know? I can easily see how he would've ended up "in a hospice without a penny" accounting for all of that.

I discovered him through the music and am excited to see him doing visual work. Thanks! Musically, WW is right up there with The Shaggs, Jandek, Howard Finster and others in my book. Absolute outsider genius, which inspired me to do my thing as well. Rock on, Wesley! Pontiac, we build excitement. 👍👍👽

Thanks very much, but no, I didn't stay in film production. My career has been in teaching English as a second language and writing books related to this field.

Carl Hart A productive and good life :). We have this to enjoy thanks to you.

To be fair, though, he was a great musician as well.

plz update if you ever find it

There's an audio tape of (I think Kevin & bean?) interviewing him after his sets. Should be on KZfaq at the end of the concert.

Batman kicked My Ass is a classic, holy shit.

+Mike Janik damn i would have given you a 1000 for it.

Mike Janik I would've given you my entire life savings for it

I had a lot over time but my friend has most and I lost touch with 'em. The folder I had left I had put the few I had left (I was moving and trying to store them in something that didn't fold them anymore than they had been) was tossed on accident... I still bum out over that.

I didn't sell it or deliberately get rid of it. It got stolen with a bunch of vinyl records I had.

Yeah. Mine's more depressing. Someone thought it was a friend of mine's art they left here and just tossed it. I was in the middle of a move and I guess I didn't label stuff very well. :( I hope someone found it and realized what they had in that folder.... I like to think someone else has them now.

+Greedyselfish97 This was also before he started head butting people and before that piece of shit thug stabbed him! No bruise on his forehead or scar on his cheek.

He probably gained the weight from antipsychotic medications.

@@justz000t they said he did in his documentary so you’re right

Lylilion Milkyway dude me too! the way he articulates his words and paints the words in your head as well as the way he strings words together is wonderful on the ears you can feel his sincerity

jamalydude me 3!

He certainly did, and that was his true talent. It's a shame that his art has been overshadowed by his, frankly, unlistenable music.

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