Canvasing the World with Sean Diediker

I have enjoyed all of Sean Deiderk shows they are fabulous . I also am inspired by all of his photographs and paintings. I wish he had more on the television to see.

"Canvassing the World" is such a great way to interest people in travel and art. Sean's approach is quite unique, yet each episode is unique and doesn't use the exact formula each time. I like how he has a personal connection to some of the places he visits.

His most interesting show was the one on Santa Fe. No, it was Big Sur. . maybe the Heidelberg one! It's impossible to decide.

Even if you aren't particularly interested in art (heathen!), I'm sure you'd still enjoy this show. It's a fun way to look at the worl.

First, let me say not to brag but to understand my perspective, I have traveled to over 100 countries and religiously watch every travel show I can to get new ideas as to where I want to go next. This morning on PBS, I discovered "Canvasing the World with Sean Diediker," filmed in Heidelberg, Germany. I must say, his show is unlike any other travel show I have seen on TV. It is very innovative and fresh. His technique is meeting people on the street and watching along with Sean to see how the story develops. I like that he does not center the show around himself. The center of the show is the local people from the place where he is visiting. The fact that the show sounded as if it was totally unscripted only adds to the believability of the travel experience. The show seems to me to be totally spontaneous with no hidden agenda. No moral message here other than you meet good people everywhere in the world because people are basically good everywhere. Occasionally Sean sounded self-deprecating or apologetic for not having more control as to the direction of his show, but that is the beauty of his show. It is so realistic that it replicates life traveling on the road, not as a tourist but as someone who is really interested in people and the local art and culture that they represent by engaging and interacting with them. He need not apologize if his story starts with a street performer but makes a sharp turn into a candy shop with an entirely different storyline from what he was developing. That is so life-like as a traveler. Doors open unexpectedly to places that were not on the agenda in the morning. Sean follows the leads wherever the art takes him. The tourist from inside the tour bus may have difficulties relating to Sean, but from someone who really wants to explore and discover the local art and culture, his techniques are so innovative that they may only work with someone with his talents. Coming from someone who wished he had such a talent, it was a pleasure watching him sharing his talents with us to get up close and personal with the interesting people he meets on the street. Great show and I hope to watch many more episodes. Robert Martinez, Esq.

Top favorite show about art. I wish it was on Create daily or at least more often.

The flow goes well except sometimes, there's too much screen time setting a mood when art text could be the narrative.

I appreciate Sean. he is a genuine artist, not just painting pretty pictures. He is an awesome talent, Personally, I can't get enough of his work. Thank you so much.