Here are a series of films about my mum, Mary Cane-Honeysett which capture glimpses of her extraordinary life and character as a mother, teacher and artist. She struggled silently throughout her life with vision issues and a curvature of her spine due to Spondylolisthesis. It may have restricted her ability to do many things but it didn't deter her from her life-long passion to paint. She created works of art that captured the beauty of old, broken buildings that many called ugly. Even with her poor vision, she taught me how to see the world differently, to really observe, and to look up, not down. I hope you enjoy these films. @MaryCaneHoneysett
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What a wonderful and remarkable woman. Mary was unique and I have adored watching the documentary and learning about her art. Such a gorgeous snippet of her life by her son.
What a beautiful documentary about a marvelously talented artist. So wonderful to learn bout Mary and her paintings. Loved it and off now to watch Brushstroke❤
Oh she is dear to me.
One the great's with advice
So interesting to learn that I'm not the only person who's "not terribly keen on Van Gogh." His work is so overwhelmingly lauded, I thought there was something wrong with me. Honeysett's candor is refreshing. She and I agree about Vermeer's bricks.
This story is unbelievably great. Imagine, being human. I empathize with her and envy her at the same time. She was so strong that her will was practically unbreakable. The entire universe was pitted against her, most people would simply choose another path in life. But no, she was extraordinarily divine. Her skill itself is a genuine article, not the product of people who laid groundwork for her. Unlike most people today who simply walk in old shadows of greatness and pretend that their over-inflated ego is why they are what they are. It breaks my heart, it even shakes my faith in humanity that she isn't held to a much higher esteem. I hope that more people learn of her name, her works, and her struggles. I will in fact tell everybody I know about this story even if it takes the rest of my life. I can't get over one of my side youtube accounts having more views for some crummy piano arrangement than her sons fb content combined, let alone the pbs documentary. I can't exactly see the statistics of viewers for the airing, nor the viewers of the passport streaming. But judging from the lack of attention and VERY few views here on youtube among several youtubers attempting to share this content-- It is clear to me that Mary is not getting the attention she deserves. We're not talking about some 12 year old who is overexagerated for being young and somewhat skilled. She is legendary. If someone is reading this that has influence, please take this to heart and expose her. She is dead now, she can't steal your fame, she can't even tell you not to share her name. Please for all that is good in this world expose her. She needs to be in history books, her story needs more elaboration, someone needs to professionally interview her descendants. Her life is over, but I believe her journey has only begun. That she has the capacity to touch trillions of people over time if not more. I've lived my entire life watching the truth of this world get washed away. Please don't let such a beautiful story and artist be washed away too.
Thank you so much for your message. I agree wholeheartedly that my mother was quite a remarkable woman in many ways. I'm doing my best to get her name and art out there to the world and any help in that respect is very much appreciated. Thank you again!
Mary's work is extraordinary, please print a book with her paintings. The academy and galleries are toffee nosed snobs. She will be famous, like Margaret Ollie and others .
Thanks for the wonderful portrait of your mom. Lovely lady with a great attitude. I'm happy she got into the Academy. She was a great artist!
I just love the way she walks ❤ her steps are so bold, strong and confident. She walks fast and always knows where she is going. There no hesitation, no questioning. She moves boldly forward as if she was about to conquer an enemy and she is absolutely certain she will :)
What a brilliant observation!
Wat a fascinating story of such a lovely lady and a fantastic artist she deserved a lot of credit
Amazing accuracy. Do you know if she painted from life or from photos?
She did both. Depended on the weather, of course. She preferred painting on site but so many passersby would interrupt her!
I would love to have met her.
Magnificent work so much detail and the colours so accurate.Love the not so perfect buildings
Actually I really like that painting, and after a lifetime in art, those who know me know I don't hand out compliments like M&M's. I will remember this painting because it gives me ideas. Nice work!
How prolific! Great captures in time! Love the contrasts!
14:42 about how male painters typically have more freedom to paint than women…. Thankfully, this is changing but even now, I (57)certainly have the struggle still of balancing my home “duties” (raising my son, keeping the house stocked and clean) with eking out studio time. My solution is that I spend most nights out in my backyard studio, blasting music, painting and drawing. The one big drawback is that my brain gets so activated by my observations that I generally have a tough time finally falling asleep once I’ve shut the studio for the night (usually past midnight). I always joke with My husband that “I’m heading out to the strip club” when I walk out to my studio. lol he always knows exactly where to find me…. Obsessing over some composition, filthy apron and smudged cheek. In my bliss, just like MCH
I’m falling in love with her, one video at a time… as a vertically challenged painter, with a filmmaker son myself,I’m feeling a real kinship with this wonderful woman. Thank you for sharing her story with the world ❤ MBZ
Wow, thank you!
Amazing lady and a great artist.
So happy you persevered with the films - they are an absolute pleasure and so is she❤
What a brilliant artist Mary Cane-Honeysett is. She's an absolute inspiration.
Absolutely beautiful painting!
I don't live near a framing shop. I end up making frames from lumber. not fancy but it works
She is such an inspiration!
She worked hard to make her art. What a sweet person.
Mary was a very conventual artist she needed to relaxes and become an unconventual artist.
What a fantastic tribute to your mother. Thank you. 💚
True artist! Now its computers which is not a true artist!
Love Mary’s resourcefulness ❤
very lovely documentary, very touching. but the chosen music is mostly annoying
What a jolly lively spirit, she's so sweet! A good acupuncturist might help with the tremor, an FYI for all.
The stabilizing stick with a leather ball on the end is called a Maul ❤️!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful Lady your Mother I've always loved old brick buildings, We have many of these where I live, my brother lives in Nashville and there are still old beautiful buildings, What a lovely Mom you have❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love old brick buildings, they have so much character, thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!
I'm not a fan of photo-realism painting, but she is gifted in that capacity.
You are fabulous!!!!
A truck stop. Or garage of some kind. I really enjoy her work.
Fantastic! Ma’am, you’ve painted my favorite subject, exquisitely!!!
Yes. She is. Beautiful paintings. Done with such care. These should be exhibited. She should get to see and hear how people respond to them. I love the one with Foyletts Wood Store.
Yes, Foyletts is a beautiful painting.
Always excellent....always a motivation.
Always!
A fantastic ff
I love these paintings. Each and every one.
FIRST ,Learn from HIRST , hire best PUBLICIST , .gallerist , non Corrupt CRITICS ?.
This is so inspiring. I wish someone would have suggested she turn around while she painted and used her good eye more. It would set up her brain function to the other side also. Beautiful lady that did such incredible work. Thank you for her story! A beautiful tribute to your Mother, you should be proud that you accepted her always and the love is palpable. You all were blessed!
I love your Mum's attitude x '
Wonderful video of a very gifted artist!! ❤❤
Many thanks!
Ma'am YOU Are a Great Artist. I've never seen a more DETSILED artistic rendering of the ordinary buildings and memories you have captured so eloquently! Please Know your work is Magnificent. Thank you so much for yourvdefication to the "ordinary" buildings of our lives.💚🙏😯🇺🇸
She is a Gem!. I'm so,, glad to find her here. She remind me of a street photographer documenting her love and passion that surround's her environment. She is a wonderfully talented and lovely lady. How I wish more people would do this instead of just weathering away. God Bless her.
Wonderful Artistry. What medium did Mary use? Oils or Watercolour? Thank You for sharing ☺🌟
She painted in oils but also did the occasional watercolor.
Beautiful work and a terrific record of the buildings. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Mary is a wonderful and inspiring woman. I enjoy her art and charming personality. I discover new details in her paintings each time I see them. She is incredibly talented. Thanks for sharing the video ❤❤❤