How A Subway Artist Became A Social Media Star

Artist Devon Rodriguez is a rising social media star for his lifelike portraits of fellow riders on New York City subways. He tells NBC’s Savannah Sellers how he went from making portraits to becoming a TikTok star.
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[@djay6142]

Sir, u r not lucky, u r BLESSED

[@tomandfriendsfunnyclips8466]

Amazing Artist ! Outstanding Artworks 👍 Cheers 😺

[@Mariuca1234]

He is so talented and will be one of the great. He is of puertorrican ascendents and speaks perfect spanish. But best of all his vibe is of a humble and genuinely caring person. God bless you and your grandma!

[@Fitnesstop19]

Grandma got blessed with a beautiful and kind grandson.

[@Max2U]

Just love his inspiring story.👏🏽❤️🎨🖌️

[@mavericktorresbjd766]

Hey Devon very professional Artist. ❤🏆👍👨‍🎨 .

[@amcmc4641]

Good guy and grandmother

[@vivianidelacerda9708]

He deserves this🎉

[@ceceliachoo2764]

Love from Singapore 🥰🥰

[@rickie7589]

I have been following you for quite a long time. I am ALWAYS amazed with your talent. I wish I could send you a photo of our little Chi we lost last year. I just know you would do a fabulous job with it. Thank you for sharing your art with the world.

[@ssjb7542]

AMAZING! Bravo Thank you, Devon, YOU ROCK!! xo

[@TerriYoung-n4h]

I wish I could do that professionally😢

[@reighn80]

Amazing, breathtaking work👏🫡

[@Jupe367]

He have such beautiful eyes.

[@bishop40]

Muy bueno lo tuyo DEVON ...
Te hablo en ESPAÑOL, tu abuelita (GRANDMOTHER) sabe ESPAÑOL y tu HABLAS ESPAÑOL.
Tus videos son muy conmovedores, las reacciones son BELLAS.
Abrazo desde Argentina.

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Beautiful 🙌🙌🙌

[@Ban-li4ve]

Didn’t take that much time at all, but she didn’t say how long cause it’s all staged he’s got talent but he doesn’t do it on the subway in minutes like they want you to believe. It’s a good racket he’s got going for sure.

[@johnscott7195]

Sour grapes....

[@geekbro6265]

Can’t believe people are dumb enough to believe his videos are legit, but it’s harder to believe how triggered people get when you point out the obvious

[@pauljohnson842]

I am a big fan but this sketch of the reporter wasn’t his best - I think that including her teeth in the smile would have helped; maybe he was too rushed - usually he captures a person’s personality much better than in this sketch. He’s a great guy but this is maybe his only recent drawing that just wasn’t as good as usual - he may want to redo this one. You could tell she was a little disappointed when she said probably not my office. A redo would be a good idea. Having her big bright smile with her teeth showing would have captured her personality much better.

[@F5_cena]

Rushed bro

[@geekbro6265]

But y’all believe it when he’s rushed in a shaking subway 😂😂😂

[@deanna4175]

Hi love your amazen to draw then me

[@TrumpKilledEpstein]

Fraud and a conman!