Portrait Artist of the Year | S03 E01 | All Documentary

Nine new contestants must impress the judges with their version of celebrity sitters Stanley Tucci, Indira Varma, and Freddie Highmore.

Portrait Artist of the Year is a competition art show aiming to find the best portrait painter of the year.
Each episode features a regional competition and contestants are challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters.
As the competition goes on, three artists will remain, and these finalists will have their work displayed in the world-famous National Portrait Gallery in London. The winner eventually receives a $10,000 commission to become a permanent part of the British Library!

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[thomasgansevoort]

Great series. I wish for one change. In the closing credits they would list the painters names beneath the sitters.

[craigsmith]

I felt the painting that Indira Varma chose for her own, was the best of the show. Interesting how many American artists and models are now being part of the show. The US should have their own version. It's a brilliant show. The two countries are indeed connected closely in so many infinite ways.

[stevegrooms]

This series amazes me. I hate competition. I particularly dislike competition among artists. But this show has me in its thrall. Love it!

[JosBroder]

As much as I love the show, I tend to feel like I agree with Frank over the judges. Indira’s reveal was one the most exciting I’ve seen, yet none of them were short listed. I know opinions are subjective, but I almost always feel like some of the artists are jipped.

[oliviacasino]

Oh joy, a new posting of this series for all to view and disagree with those judges! Can life be any better during Covid! Thanks so much for this posting All Documentary; looking forward to season 03!

[anthonyryot]

I wish America had something like this, it makes me want to move cross seas to where arts actually appreciated

[anawieder]

Charlotte's painting was clearly the best of all nine Her expressive color and brushwork is stunning. I'm shocked and upset she didn't even make the shortlist. I can't understand what these judges are thinking.

[stonew]

I thought it was an injustice not to include the artist who painted the actress who chose his painting. I thought that was one of the strongest portraits in any heat of any season so far of the show. I also didn't think Charlie's painting merrited being in the top 3. It's very accomplished. I like it, but it simply did not look like the actor. He made him look much older. The winner Kimberly's painting was fresh and innovative, but once again weak when it came to likeness. Out of the top 3 I would have given it to the older gent. Thought his rendition of the actor was truly original. I just didn't care for his overly spread out legs in the pose. But other than that it was wonderful....

[abcdefghi]

36:29 of Indira Varma was THE best painting. That was the winner.

[hannahgroff]

38:06 my favorite by far. The colors are extraordinary

[captainnwalps]

I usually agree with what these judges say but I highly disagree with not at least shortlisting any of the artists painting Indrina. They were clearly the best paintings of the day and usually the judges aren’t so focused on the self portraits of the artists at this stage

[rosefredericks]

I don't understand the sheer stupidity of having a portrait competition in a venue that has a skylight where the light is constantly changing. Why would you do this to someone? However, I do love this show and I appreciate your posting it. Thank you

[theillermusic]

love seeing the joy in Kimberly's face after she won!!! very

[virginiadavidson]

I loved Charlotte's colors of Indira, best of all!

[kerrykennedy]

I absolutely love this show. Landscape Artist of the Year is also awesome. Thank you!!

[egonklin]

and then he said: We should call this the Game of tones‼️💥🤣🤣

[TattoodSpirit]

Thank you for posting these great shows!

[Desidrata]

Loved all the sitters and artist this episode

[enlisty]

Unusually, I agreed with the judges’ choices.

[seanfarrellsullivanhasemotions]

25:40 I actually said, "Wow!" quite loud... I can't wait to see that when it is finished.

Wait... they're from Connecticut? Sally's family? That's amazing. I live right near them. She's very talented.