Collagist, John Digby, introduces his work and techniques

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  • Collagist, John Digby of Oyster Bay, NY, introduces his work, techniques, and inspirations.
    This video is part of the Meet the Maker program by Think Long Island First. More at www.thinklongislandfirst.com.
    It was filmed on October 5th, 2012, in Oyster Bay, NY.

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  • @franceselizabethvanvelzen8555
    @franceselizabethvanvelzen8555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The strange, impatient, almost harassment style of the interviewer really grates. The artist is charming despite her hurrying him. Beautiful art and fascinating process, such a shame that she doesn't just leave him be, to express his art. You can feel his nerves and how he is affected by her style.

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen. 🙏🏼

    • @MrsBednar
      @MrsBednar ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I agree. He’s charming. She’s obnoxious.

    • @madalynnewton5488
      @madalynnewton5488 ปีที่แล้ว

      She put me off.

    • @jonimichels6631
      @jonimichels6631 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfectly put

    • @LisaMcloughlin
      @LisaMcloughlin ปีที่แล้ว +9

      agree. I can't finish it.... she appears so impatient with the lovely man....

  • @AditiSarkar
    @AditiSarkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    What a sweet man and what an abrasive interviewer. It was painful to watch.

  • @laurarader6846
    @laurarader6846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Good lord, woman, let the artist speak! I'm sure he'd have done a better self-interview. He's a brilliant collage artist, with lots of knowledge to impart.

  • @rubinarana4996
    @rubinarana4996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    what a genuinly beautiful artist and what a ruthless interviewerer.

    • @enikoebakti3202
      @enikoebakti3202 ปีที่แล้ว

      She isn't a professional, clearly!

  • @paulvallance4347
    @paulvallance4347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The interviewer is maddening

  • @mapeandrews3951
    @mapeandrews3951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    One wishes the interviewer could muster to be more patient and polite.

    • @Jennifer-ex5wy
      @Jennifer-ex5wy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So true..can i pin her on the canvass instead?? 😈

  • @NasrinAhady
    @NasrinAhady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    She rushed too much and not let the artist finished his explanation, how fantastic is his work love them

  • @leisurelyarting
    @leisurelyarting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    He is a sweet old man to share his expertise and techniques 🙏❤️

  • @karinmcgee9350
    @karinmcgee9350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    So interesting to see. Such a pity that the lady interviewing was so rude and rushed him through the process without letting him go at his own pace. She also kept finishing his sentences and words. So impatient and ruined the interview.

    • @pennykent5687
      @pennykent5687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I agree. This artist is a jewel. She is a fool to squander a golden opportunity and to present herself so rudely. In time this video may become very historic of the artist, and people will always see how rude and disrespectful she is.

  • @margotsnelder
    @margotsnelder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    What a sweet and passionate man! Love his work.

  • @cidreyes7312
    @cidreyes7312 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A Master Class in “How Not To Interview”!!! (Was she trying to catch the bank or the supermarket?) I was torn between the tension of enjoying Mr Digby’s words and the impatience of this interrogator.

  • @deborahdettor1694
    @deborahdettor1694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m envious of his magnificent collection of old battered books. John is absolutely PRECIOUS!!! Beautiful art! 😊❤️🔆

  • @josephmarin8807
    @josephmarin8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Wonderful collagist who clearly has a passion for what he does. A few minutes in and already I don't like the impatient, rude, crap "interviewer". I would never tolerate that from a friend, family member, or colleague; much less in my working studio. Back off, you are in his workspace!

  • @madhabitz
    @madhabitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Yowie! Oh man, his process seems so differreent and interesting -- such a shame that gal kept interupting him. Gads, the guy is a total gem and she stomped all over him. We couldve had a master class if she'd just shut her mouth.

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @madhabitz you state it so perfectly. Such a shame. Right before watching this video I watched another one of a collage artist, this one shot by @LukaMcGhie, it was so beautifully done. Hope we can find a better interview of this lovely artist. Had she listened slowly she may have understood that even the way he goes about choosing his books is in fact all part of his process. BEAUTIFUL art. 💙💫🧑‍🎨

  • @balgrantango460
    @balgrantango460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Terrible interviewer….rude and impatient…I would love to hear from this artist without her!!! She really spoiled it.

  • @Itsparks138
    @Itsparks138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Very rude interviewer

  • @roxannesumners5039
    @roxannesumners5039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fabulous art, John. You are a wonderful inspiration!!!

  • @DarthHeretic
    @DarthHeretic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy is amazing! His collage pieces are beautiful. I hope the lady doing the interview has picked up better techniques because she was too impatient.

  • @Jennifer-ex5wy
    @Jennifer-ex5wy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow!! He's so precise with the fuzzy cutting!! He's got great eyesight!! I'm just 31 and having glasses but i have problem fuzzy cutting intricate details. Kudos to you,sir!!!
    🙌🙌🙌

  • @judithmartin4490
    @judithmartin4490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful work! Unique! Creative!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @artistinspiration
    @artistinspiration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing artist, beautiful art.

  • @wandasnow2348
    @wandasnow2348 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    how unique.... good work John

  • @parkmoon9557
    @parkmoon9557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is what I call it art thank I really enjoyed my time watching this video and above all the he inspired me

  • @FiberDesignsbyAnn
    @FiberDesignsbyAnn 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That was fantastic and so interesting to see John's process. Thank you for posting.

  • @carrielea6009
    @carrielea6009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes, interviewer is rude, I was so disappointed

  • @Tina-ed5vl
    @Tina-ed5vl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So interesting and a great artist, trank you!

  • @cealarkin5361
    @cealarkin5361 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful soul. The best interviews are those that give direction, not orders. Relax an enjoy the journey with the soul of an artist. It’s the only way you will learn true meanings.

  • @cknoraliu1698
    @cknoraliu1698 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing- woh woh woh what a wonderful great artist he is
    God bless you
    His work deserves an documentation film for all the marvelous works

  • @alkasarin1073
    @alkasarin1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless him with good health

  • @joycemcleod8249
    @joycemcleod8249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wonderful work interesting technique.Didnt the presenter realise the artist was elderly .deaf with a speech impediment or was she on a time limit? He needed more time we all felt rushed

    • @lobstermash
      @lobstermash 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes - she made it much worse for him by flustering him. Hard to watch.

  • @kristiinasakai9957
    @kristiinasakai9957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree with the previous comment; the interviewer is rude and impatient. I also would love to rear the artist without her or with a more professional interviewer. This artist and his work are fascinating!

  • @staceymcghee77
    @staceymcghee77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow the interviewer is a very impatient person. Speaking for him. Not waiting for him to finish. Let him speak and tell about his art and books that he is so passionate about.

  • @DocRocket144
    @DocRocket144 ปีที่แล้ว

    John's a gem! I love his work! He must have unmatched patience. Thank you, John.

  • @denisewhitaker5116
    @denisewhitaker5116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an interesting and talented artist and art!

  • @kaybrown8493
    @kaybrown8493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've taken so much inspiration from this wonderful man. I wish I could than him.

  • @elvyescotoescoto355
    @elvyescotoescoto355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi that technique of collage is amazing !! I loved it,!!thanks for shaer us your nice ideas💐

  • @dianebunce6600
    @dianebunce6600 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a fabulous artist👏🏼

  • @ck8180
    @ck8180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work John.

  • @katesutherland6088
    @katesutherland6088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, how I would love to spend the day in this man's studio. I would just let him talk and ramble and talk as he desires....and end my visit a richer woman. As a fellow artist and an empathetic person I simply cannot finish this video because of the interviewer.

  • @carole2077
    @carole2077 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this guy. Very inspiring.

  • @tamarajans
    @tamarajans ปีที่แล้ว

    O!M!G! … Brilliant, beautiful and SO (VERY!) inspiring! New fan here! Can’t wait to see everything. This is so inspiring,

  • @parisasun2541
    @parisasun2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes the interviewer woman rushed him . Too bad.. she is very abrupt. But he is a wonderful artist with passion and skills.

  • @chilli_bean_23
    @chilli_bean_23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fantastic, interesting artist, so scrupulous with his materials. Great questions about the details of his process. Thanks!

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ??? Great questions??? Surely you were watching a different interview. This interviewer should perhaps consider a career in law, maybe some sort of prosecutor? Some profession where you are encouraged to badger others?

  • @parisasun2541
    @parisasun2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love his *abstract*work.

  • @Graphico_1
    @Graphico_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duality personified!

  • @maribelru2011
    @maribelru2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to spend a day in his studio. We could learn so much...appreciate the interviewer tried to keep help. Thank you both!

  • @kymrhymer
    @kymrhymer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love

  • @blazingstar9638
    @blazingstar9638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous work!!

  • @TheMjj164TibBitsFromTheAttic
    @TheMjj164TibBitsFromTheAttic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful art and artist. I wish she would have not rushed him so

  • @christinehall212
    @christinehall212 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work x

  • @kayhoughton2010
    @kayhoughton2010 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating intricate work

  • @sethhurley3769
    @sethhurley3769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This artist is so amazing!

  • @williamcorbett7810
    @williamcorbett7810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work. A testament to 10,000 hours.

  • @cathie62220
    @cathie62220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!!

  • @manita2653
    @manita2653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely Collagist John Digby and awesome work!! The interviewer clearly should find another job. Terribly impatient. I would have liked to hear the Artist speak without being constantly interrupted. Maybe someone else can do another Interview with John Digby...he is so talented.

  • @kathekokolias9569
    @kathekokolias9569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with some of the other comments about the abrupt, almost rude interviewer. Still the voice of the lovely artist came through.

  • @Jazzybreaks
    @Jazzybreaks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg the lady kept rushing him... but Mr John Digby is an amazing collage artist and very informative.

  • @joelkavanagh1464
    @joelkavanagh1464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ... so elucidating to listen to a HU ) pers.lingo :: person/indiv : ' human unit " ( working on a level of such inspiration, while atstIMe utter humility ...

  • @biffybeans
    @biffybeans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was wonderful! Curious about the handmade paper he discussed at he end - was he working with original handmade paper or copies of it?

  • @andreamuller8468
    @andreamuller8468 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great :) thank you very much ♡

  • @LaurieEarly
    @LaurieEarly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to know the interviewers focus. Was she trying to sell his work and wanted specific info about the materials he used? She is obviously not an artist. I feel she has some ulterior motive. He is such a sweetheart! I would study with him in a second.

  • @calbear1313
    @calbear1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it was an amazing look into John’s work and process. As for the interviewer I think she kept him on track but would have been better just to allow him his thoughts and then edited the interview later. Still if it wasn’t for her and john working together I would have never got the amazing opportunity. Thank you both.

    • @enikoebakti3202
      @enikoebakti3202 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I agree, he need gentle promoting, but she isn't a professional & doesn't have the attitude for interviews.... Even though she may well meaning.

  • @kali5587
    @kali5587 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing 🎉

  • @bluethundercrash
    @bluethundercrash 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful

  • @poudredeperlimpinpin9216
    @poudredeperlimpinpin9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    J'adore ce travail artistique.

  • @ArtyAntics
    @ArtyAntics ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish he was able to make his own video and just talk, I think he had a lot of valuable things to say that got lost in this interview. The treasure is in the process, not just the final piece and I don't think the interviewer understood that.

  • @lacreshaflowers5421
    @lacreshaflowers5421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very sweet, passionate man into what he loves but the Interviewer comes across impatient and not a people type person. I love 💓 Collaging, but could not precede watching the video because of her demeanor towards Him.

  • @angelamodarelli1938
    @angelamodarelli1938 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh what a great and sweet artist is John! thanks you are so inspiring! The interviewer ....no comment, just rude. what is she rushing for?

  • @balgrantango460
    @balgrantango460 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Think Long Island First" was run by Jolanta Zamecka (clinical psychologist!) and Ewa Rumprecht (musicologist). Both live in Oyster Bay, the same community as this artist John Digby. "Think Long Island First" closed down in Dec 2012

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It probably closed down because no one wanted to be interviewed by the woman conducting this interview. Ghastly.

  • @ylezama-artes1919
    @ylezama-artes1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is so rude. Sir l love your work and of course all your library. BEAUTIFUL Art.

  • @debbiegarland7124
    @debbiegarland7124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work John. The Interviewer was probably on a time schedule, I personally found her fine, John has a slight stutter so he may have seemed harassed which I hope was not the case. She asked all of the questions I wanted to know. Thanks

  • @rogerbarnard9409
    @rogerbarnard9409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From his accent, he must be English. I would like to have found out about his life and why he's now in upstate NY.

  • @user-wi2ob9sy8v
    @user-wi2ob9sy8v 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    عظيم جون

  • @gracie1312
    @gracie1312 ปีที่แล้ว

    @07:12 What is the nene of the paper? Octuara paper?

  • @augusta8901
    @augusta8901 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to see an interview with him, done by a civilized person. How rude!

  • @anigemini3958
    @anigemini3958 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can somebody please shortly explain his process to me?? Because of the interviewers interrupteptions I didnt get it. What paste is he talking about (that will ruin the bristles???

  • @VideoBikerDude
    @VideoBikerDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This interviewer is disgustingly rude! The man stutters. Please shut up and let him talk!

  • @johnsteinman4462
    @johnsteinman4462 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John, Are you making collage ?

  • @jansmith3412
    @jansmith3412 ปีที่แล้ว

    have just watched this in 2023, this artist is a treasure. However the interviewer was completely disrespectful. I am ashamed for her.

  • @kymrhymer
    @kymrhymer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 cute...

  • @irenelewis3828
    @irenelewis3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think his art is fabulous but the interviewer is extremely RUDE!!! Pushy and non caring!!! Wow

  • @elitesflowers-floristshop.3616
    @elitesflowers-floristshop.3616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I couldn’t understand anything because her impatience attitude. It is uncomfortable to see how she pushed him to explain the process without letting him enjoy the moment. She is rude or has not experience doing interviews or maybe she doesn’t want to spend time during the editing?????

  • @im093
    @im093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Someone needs to edit this interview so it's just the artist speaking.. Edit this terribly rude interviewer out 🙏

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏼

  • @ciaosatia
    @ciaosatia ปีที่แล้ว

    That woman is incredibly offensive. Don't understand why she's interviewing this gentleman if she won't allow him to speak without being rushed and share his magic freely. WTH He's fascinating!

  • @alkasarin1073
    @alkasarin1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The interviewer should have helped

  • @leannekudahl2432
    @leannekudahl2432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing artist and was fascinated with the process that he uses. What a shame the interviewer was such an ugly distraction, with her pushy, rude 'style'.

  • @k.quilter2735
    @k.quilter2735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting Artist......the interviewer is rude.

  • @sphinxtheeminx
    @sphinxtheeminx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy Cooper's little brother?.

  • @joelkavanagh1464
    @joelkavanagh1464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ... humility personified meater embossed arrogance exemplified ...

  • @jannyzhingaz9562
    @jannyzhingaz9562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Horrific interviewer!
    Great artist love his pieces even though she didn't even bother to really focus the camera on the works to be appreciated in detail

  • @karenw8929
    @karenw8929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would like to see more of his art close up. The interviewer makes this a very painful video to watch - hopefully she learned something from the process ... a little patience perhaps? The interviewer was extremely disrespectful and I hope I never encounter another one of her interviews.

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏼

  • @lyric8529
    @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had to pause the video at 4:50, his work is beautiful and his soul seems to be the same, but I can not listen any further to this horrible woman interrogate him! I was cringing!! Hope I can find a better interview of this lovely artist.

  • @maestra730
    @maestra730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wonderful art! wonderful artist! terrible interviewer---she needs to learn patience with older people. He didn't get a chance to share his genius because she didn't let him

  • @tomcook7676
    @tomcook7676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is a MONSTER! She needs to find a different occupation where she has no contracts to interview, disgusting!

  • @Retro-love-
    @Retro-love- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So rude how awful she was

  • @MariaMoreno-nf3hz
    @MariaMoreno-nf3hz ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like the interviewer is only there for her three minutes of fame. I feel sorry for the man, as he is being rushed, took time for this woman, and was nothing but rude. What lovely work John has accomplished and what imagination. I hope John Digby was not taken advantage of.

  • @marskorhonen2373
    @marskorhonen2373 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agree with the rest, would love to just have him be able to speak freely. the interviewer really is rude and makes it seem so so rushed and uncomfortable

  • @lindabeauchamp4596
    @lindabeauchamp4596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be fair, I don't think the interviewer meant to be rude or abrupt. I suspect that she was trying to keep him from wandering off track. She probably had limited time to interview him. I do wish she could have just given him free rein...it would have been a far more interesting and enlightening study of the artist and his beautiful art.

    • @christinetrappenfortes7761
      @christinetrappenfortes7761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She was controlling, disrespectful, and didn’t even give him a chance to answer her questions. She interrupted him almost every time he began to speak about his process or art and she would finish his sentences. I would hate to run into her when she is intending to be rude. She would be scary.

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christinetrappenfortes7761 exactly. She was simply RUDE.

    • @lyric8529
      @lyric8529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @LindaBeauchamp you are being far too generous to her, she was simply RUDE

    • @lobstermash
      @lobstermash 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree he wandered off the track of her questions, but he was on his own track, and her badgering rattled him and made him more likely to get distracted. And never prompt a stutterer who has blocked on a word - just wait, he'll get there. I really wanted to see more of the collages up close but the camera work didn't help much.

  • @cknoraliu1698
    @cknoraliu1698 ปีที่แล้ว

    She use great a lot but she has no feeling towards his unbelievable art work 😮

  • @startpage717
    @startpage717 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW! He may not want to tell ALL of his secrets. Is the interviewer running out of battery time? It could be me, but the "interviewer" gives me anxiety. As an artist, please don't override me if I am taking time to SHARE my time...