Wow! I’m so glad I found this doco about David Riffle! What an extraordinary man, creative in every aspect of his life. I love the relationship he has with his surroundings and his loved ones…and the bond he had with his dog, Star. I wish I could see his 1985-7 artworks about Star that were listed in that shot of a gallery catalogue. The video is wonderful, thank you for sharing it and, in doing so, making it possible to find David Riffle all the way down here in Australia. 🍃🐟🍃🐾🍃💙🍃
Really very interesting. I've not heard of David Riffle or seen his art, but I am very glad I stumbled across this documentary about someone who has led a very full and fascinating life; I find his art incredibly expressive and really very original in its graphic qualities.
Wonderful. Glad to see him getting the attention he deserves. I was thinking during the film I have never heard him talk this much. Good old Tyler Mountain boy.
I'm 15 minutes into this documentary of an artist I've never heard of. The work shown so far is astonishing and beautiful! I'm puzzled though: there's a scene where Riffle is visiting his old trailer, supposedly after many years. Yet, there are still paintings of his in the trailer, and there is no dust or rot anywhere. It appears as if someone--even if not him--is either living there or who uses the trailer for other purposes such that he is essentially occupied and kept tidy. If my puzzlement about this is answered further on in the film, I'll acknowledge here.
I remember my pawpaw would always drive me up the hill to see him building his home, saw it get built from the ground up. Riffle is a very unique guy and amazing artist. Never saw the house completed, last time I was there the floors were still dirt about 10 years ago
Gosh he loves his little girl as do I. I missed VN by a year, but my cousin didn’t. Mr Riffles plan is to leave his art, as much as possible in posterity to his beloved.
Who do these people think they are?!? I’m not familiar with the artist, nor the organization documenting them, but it seems a tad harsh to publicly declare them as the _“worst Virginia artist.”_ What a bully! Isn’t art supposed to be subjective?
If you would bother to show an entire painting instead of these endless CLOSE UPS. When in a MUSEUM do you see paintings as a whole....or chopped up goofy close ups. Just make me dizzy.
😊 very happy artist being him self.
Thank you for sharing this, it was a real pleasure to watch and listen to, though I feel I should be thanking the universe for such a priceless gift.
Beautiful...in every way. Art as healing, not a commodity. Amen. Thank you.
So touching and Inspiring and uplifting...AMAZING!
I loved this documentary as much as I love his art! I hope it helps people outside WV discover his work.
A coffee table book of his artwork would be so amazing, I wish
Wow! I’m so glad I found this doco about David Riffle! What an extraordinary man, creative in every aspect of his life. I love the relationship he has with his surroundings and his loved ones…and the bond he had with his dog, Star. I wish I could see his 1985-7 artworks about Star that were listed in that shot of a gallery catalogue. The video is wonderful, thank you for sharing it and, in doing so, making it possible to find David Riffle all the way down here in Australia. 🍃🐟🍃🐾🍃💙🍃
Wow!, phenomenal. A true artist's Artist.
Thanks for sharing.
Heavens this is Wonderful!
Wonderful in every way.
Intuitive,introspective,and riddler supreme ~deal me in.
I love this. It made me think about my short life of West VA. My first time fishing was on the bank of the Poca river with my grandpa.
Oh I loved this so much! I first discovered David Riffle's work at the art gallery at WVSU (WVSC back then) decades ago, and was so fascinated by it.
Fantastic. His art is amazing and just wish I could spend time watching him work. Thanks for posting.
Marvelous production!
Really very interesting. I've not heard of David Riffle or seen his art, but I am very glad I stumbled across this documentary about someone who has led a very full and fascinating life; I find his art incredibly expressive and really very original in its graphic qualities.
Loved this!💕
I enjoyed this so much! It was an extremely unusual viewpoint, very befitting of David and his work.
Wonderful. Glad to see him getting the attention he deserves. I was thinking during the film I have never heard him talk this much. Good old Tyler Mountain boy.
great story. the art and ideas were a gigantic self-portrait. very nice
This program inspired me in a way that I cannot express, but I feel the switch. It feels freeing. Thanks.
Thank you tube for this recommendation, incredible artist.
I love his art . I'm a artist from Maryland. I send David lots of love ❤️ and healing, I think we would get along really well. Much love ❤️
I loved this documentary! ❤️
I'm 15 minutes into this documentary of an artist I've never heard of. The work shown so far is astonishing and beautiful! I'm puzzled though: there's a scene where Riffle is visiting his old trailer, supposedly after many years. Yet, there are still paintings of his in the trailer, and there is no dust or rot anywhere. It appears as if someone--even if not him--is either living there or who uses the trailer for other purposes such that he is essentially occupied and kept tidy. If my puzzlement about this is answered further on in the film, I'll acknowledge here.
No one lives there.
Very well done. Just found this.
Fantastic work
Fascinating!!!!
Fantástico!💫
Thank you, Lord. Mr. Riffle, God bless you and your kin. A museum needs to be built in the area. His world needs to be on permanent exhibit.
I remember my pawpaw would always drive me up the hill to see him building his home, saw it get built from the ground up. Riffle is a very unique guy and amazing artist. Never saw the house completed, last time I was there the floors were still dirt about 10 years ago
where can I buy David's work?
How did I find this treasure? Would love to see more of this amazing artist
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Gosh he loves his little girl as do I. I missed VN by a year, but my cousin didn’t.
Mr Riffles plan is to leave his art, as much as possible in posterity to his beloved.
❤
Who do these people think they are?!? I’m not familiar with the artist, nor the organization documenting them, but it seems a tad harsh to publicly declare them as the _“worst Virginia artist.”_ What a bully! Isn’t art supposed to be subjective?
No clue how I got here but I’m here.
If you would bother to show an entire painting instead of these endless CLOSE UPS. When in a MUSEUM do you see paintings as a whole....or chopped up goofy close ups. Just make me dizzy.
❤