Personally, all the artists have won. A very difficult way to compete. I truly enjoy this series and hope to see all. Four hours is not enough for me to do a portrait, so I can imagine the difficulty. Well done everyone.
It was great to see Ewan there. I've heard from competitors of other types of contests that losing wasn't so bad, and they are busier than ever because more people know about them now!
I was heartbroken when he lost last season. I’m so happy that he won this time! His art is amazing and he really deserves it. (All of the other artists were great too but Alan is just… WOW!)
The older lady said in another episode they need to pick different kinds of paintings this year. I would consider harsh ugliness as a negative. It reflects on a painters and fans state of mind. We can get so overwhelmed with a thing that we become immune to the wrongness of it.
That’s the major problem with the judges, they seemingly have no criteria for judging other than their personal taste. All three judges (especially the younger blond woman) choose the winning artwork based on their own taste which should not be even taken into account when judging work.
@@sunck2262 yes, I agree with you. Also , I think they judge the process not just the final painting. I would not have judged that painting to win for sure. There are many we did not see, and I find them talking to the artists while they are against the clock is teeth grinding. The judges should be kept for the end and be more transparent.
What a lovely program. I enjoyed the sitters, the ARTISTS and their process of creation during a stressful 4-hour portrait session with television cameras, viewing public and critics hovering over them. What a success to just get on this great 👍 show. Thank you.
He didn't capture the man's spirit at all (the one they chose as the winner). There were 4 really great & inspiring women painters here --- Teri, Helen, Lauren and Cathy . gave me alot of joy to see their passion and fresh approaches 💞
Yes I agree, they chose the artist that seemed almost traditional. The others made thier client happy and expressed themselves through the paint making it truly art.
I teach Portraiture for adults with learning challenges, and we watch PAOY all the time, as a major source of inspiration. We "re-enact" a lot of the scenarios, as I really enjoy painting them as models and witness them experience the exact same outcome you see in the show. Thank you for the tremendous impact.
Noooo!!! The modern girl with the clouds and face combined is so much more refined and creative than 2 of them on the short list. I know art is subjective but I thought the judges kinda messed up.
I SO agree with you. They picked a chaotic messy thing and passed up a beautiful, modern portrait that looked like the sitter. Those color splash paintings have been done since the 60's (maybe before), not modern at all.
@@ShimmeringWind I know nothing about drawing or art but I can appreciate the talent. Which I will gladly admit im arrogant on the other dudes technique. Nor would I be able to compare the two techniques from a judge stand point. But yeah, I thought she did such an amazing job and she was my pick hands down.
@@sirjanasubba845 Objectively the young lady was better in likeness. Creatively she was better in abstraction. She lost because of some pretentious judges.
Was she really that creative or just familiar with the face in clouds Photoshop tutorial? Since they said she has a degree in animation and does most of her work on computers I think it's probably the latter. The judges didn't mess up, the sitter didn't select her portrait either.
I'm not overly artsy-fartsy but I can understand why many people including myself don't consider photographically accurate renderings to be true art. When I watch this I can see each artist's interpretation go into their work and that is what makes it art. You aren't just looking at a picture - you are seeing the mind of the artist and that is what makes it interesting and enjoyable to look at.
I find that pretentious. I get that different renditions and styles certainly can be more your preference, but to ascribe this visual satisfaction to some higher meaning is ridiculous. You aren't seeing the inner workings of an artist's mind. You're simply seeing a particular design choice or style. That's all. You have no insight to his thought process, no insight to what influenced his art style, nor insight as to why he chose to apply that art style. I find hyperrealism appealing because it speaks to an amazing understanding of the world, of scale, relativity, light and motor control to then transfer that to a medium. That speaks more to the mind of the artist than some arbitrary presumption of design choices being made due to some metaphysical concept or psychoanalysis of the model.
Notice how the judges struggle to articulate their logical processes in selection based on such reasonings in this, the and previous episode without sounding silly and stuttering. Reducing the image because to juxtapose against the model's large personality? What?
@@nugget7865 this is a complete dismissal of expressionism. That seems very pretentious. Our interpretations are influenced by past works, by reality, and a few other things probably, and so are the artist's expressions. We can take in these additions added by artists, or subtractions, and interpret why they were added/subtracted, because we share a human dictionary. Also, If you think psychological states don't influence artist approach and output you are totally misled.
@@nugget7865 here's another example of how you fail with your interpretation of expressive or abstract art. Let's say we have an artist who is differently abled. Is their experience and understanding of world somehow less because they express themselves via abstraction? I don't think so. Realism is absolutely cool but dismissing abstract or expressive art is just lame
@@noah5291 You realize I'm not criticizing the artist, but the viewer, yes? Abstract art can be meaningful for the artist, but to the ignorant viewer, nothing at all but pretentious assumptions. If you have to accompany that piece of art with a biography and a song and dance, then you're not evaluating the art on it's own merit. So, what, comparing two pieces of similar attempts at hyperrealism, with one being obviously superior, but should lose because the other is painted by a disabled painter, and thus his piece "speaks to his expression of defiance against cards dealt to him, fighting against the world and overcoming his tribulations"? What if the artist just liked to paint? Abstract art is cool, and anything can mean whatever to anyone, but if you're going to judge, your arbitrary assumptions should not play a part. It's ridiculous.
I had two uncles that were famous painters and I start painting two months ago and people really like my paintings and this program is a real intertwinement wow thank you for uploading.
I wish they had spent time in conversing with the black man. I thought his work really shined and deserved some recognition, but it's not surprising they didn't.
Love watching the art appear. I would consider harsh ugliness as a negative. It reflects on a painters and fans state of mind. We can get so overwhelmed with a thing that we become immune to the wrongness of it. Order vs disorder. We do need both. But which do we want to champion?
I am baffled how people come up with "Its only his 2nd Oilpainting" and deliver like that!! thats amazing! and this fellow works in a call Center instead of living of his art. .. Thats Crazy. There is nothing amature about this Amatures! Amazing!
You most definitely know Arya and Sansa. I think in the most recent season, they also painted Eddie Izzard. But agreed--on the whole, I don't know any of these people at all. I like that. It helps me look at the paintings more like paintings. If I know the sitter, I can't help but judge super strongly on likeness.
The judges need to look past art history and think more forward. They constantly reference artists from the impressionists era or older and I feel like it only makes the artists hold back.
Episode #1, he slapped the woman's leg. Episode #2, he took the man's pillows away for a 4 hour sitting. I'm hoping he's just oblivious and ignorant to the needs of others, and not being deliberately malicious.
I love this series. I especially like the portraits. But I'm not sure about using modern technology to make a portrait. Taking photos and painting off of them when there is a live model just seems like cheating in a way.
I don't think so. 4 hours are very tough. And the changing light doesn't make it easier. (I'm glad they changed location in later series with consistent artificial light only) So a reference for the lights seems to be defendable. But I agree, if you have a real life model, you should take it as your primary source.
I really like Allen's bold color and expressive paint handling but the the other two paintings were so so bad,, I can't understand why you wouldn't put a background in. Figures always exist in a space. I can't quite understand what the judges are thinking
If you have two paintings of equal artistic and technical merit and one is of an attractive subject and the other is of an unattractive subject, most people will think the attractive subject is a better painting.
Sorry, there is nothing "fresh" and "new" about Kathy's "graphic" (simplistic) portrait. I would like to see this excellent program with two of the current three judges replaced.
This show is in the dictionary definition of "subjective." I guess as all art is. They continually pick the dibs & daubs style that goes unresolved and call that a "great bit of painting.". A disappointment for me. I think Kathy's graphic portrait should have won as it was impactful and really caught a likeness and an attitude. They say they want something fresh and new and they don't pick it?1?
No point for the model sitting there for hours when these pretentious portrait artist painting mediocre work. Media and the art world sensationalizing mediocre works. And please don't drag the great Leonardo into this.
@@unemilifleur mediocre art supported by mediocre people who thinks they know art. Beauty in terms of relativism is an excuse for mediocrity. Look at the name of the contest , Portrait artist of the year. Better title portrait artist's "imagination"of the year. Study the life of celebrated artist Bouguereu and how the art world tried to bring his name down to promote mediocre art that can be done quickly ensuring quick profit. Relativism and Political Correctness created mediocre and snowflakes generation.
I loved the young blonde girls portrait. Sometimes less is more and one of the most accurate renditions. I hope she is proud.
Cloudy thoughts.... Beautiful
Yes, it was quite exotic 🙃
No actually hers was one of the worst compositions. It was so lacking in expressiveness,
Keep more of these coming! Love them. Wish we had this type of reality tv in the USA.
Like...put a bunch of weird art personalities in a house together and trust you are going to make great tv!
Thinking the same thing.
@@codyhughes1147 definition of reality tv my friend 😊
@@fatnsassy99 the bulk of americas is sadly such a joke.
Agreed!
Please play more of these Portrait shows!! Hard to find repeats on RUclips!!
Personally, all the artists have won. A very difficult way to compete. I truly enjoy this series and hope to see all. Four hours is not enough for me to do a portrait, so I can imagine the difficulty. Well done everyone.
It was great to see Ewan there. I've heard from competitors of other types of contests that losing wasn't so bad, and they are busier than ever because more people know about them now!
This is such a great show. Interesting characters and paintings. Thank you so much for uploading!
I love Alan's reaction, it's so heartbreaking. Love the show, I would love to contribuite with the subtitles.
It was the same moment from where he lost last season, to come back stronger and win it would be truly emotional...
I was heartbroken when he lost last season. I’m so happy that he won this time! His art is amazing and he really deserves it. (All of the other artists were great too but Alan is just… WOW!)
Enjoyed it as always, even when I don't agree with the judges. I never seem to grasp their criteria, if they have one.
They say they look for promising artists? But art is subjective isn’t it?
The older lady said in another episode they need to pick different kinds of paintings this year. I would consider harsh ugliness as a negative. It reflects on a painters and fans state of mind. We can get so overwhelmed with a thing that we become immune to the wrongness of it.
That’s the major problem with the judges, they seemingly have no criteria for judging other than their personal taste. All three judges (especially the younger blond woman) choose the winning artwork based on their own taste which should not be even taken into account when judging work.
@@sunck2262 yes, I agree with you. Also , I think they judge the process not just the final painting. I would not have judged that painting to win for sure. There are many we did not see, and I find them talking to the artists while they are against the clock is teeth grinding. The judges should be kept for the end and be more transparent.
Been loving this for years in the US.
We really need more of these !
I love watching other artists. I can’t do portraits....so I admire these artists.
What a lovely program. I enjoyed the sitters, the ARTISTS and their process of creation during a stressful 4-hour portrait session with television cameras, viewing public and critics hovering over them. What a success to just get on this great 👍 show. Thank you.
I have enjoyed every epistle of the PAOY; and truly appreciate the three absolutely fantastic judges.
Love the whole show but the judges really get on my nerves. I would not want interrupted in a competition.
He didn't capture the man's spirit at all (the one they chose as the winner). There were 4 really great & inspiring women painters here --- Teri, Helen, Lauren and Cathy . gave me alot of joy to see their passion and fresh approaches 💞
Yes I agree, they chose the artist that seemed almost traditional. The others made thier client happy and expressed themselves through the paint making it truly art.
@@stephi_spells yes totally agree
Please define the man's "spirit".
I teach Portraiture for adults with learning challenges, and we watch PAOY all the time, as a major source of inspiration. We "re-enact" a lot of the scenarios, as I really enjoy painting them as models and witness them experience the exact same outcome you see in the show.
Thank you for the tremendous impact.
I love this show❤ Thank you for uploading. 👍
Noooo!!! The modern girl with the clouds and face combined is so much more refined and creative than 2 of them on the short list. I know art is subjective but I thought the judges kinda messed up.
I SO agree with you. They picked a chaotic messy thing and passed up a beautiful, modern portrait that looked like the sitter. Those color splash paintings have been done since the 60's (maybe before), not modern at all.
@@ShimmeringWind I know nothing about drawing or art but I can appreciate the talent. Which I will gladly admit im arrogant on the other dudes technique. Nor would I be able to compare the two techniques from a judge stand point. But yeah, I thought she did such an amazing job and she was my pick hands down.
I agree with you. I have seen that most of the time they pick oil painters as finalist.
@@sirjanasubba845 Objectively the young lady was better in likeness. Creatively she was better in abstraction. She lost because of some pretentious judges.
Was she really that creative or just familiar with the face in clouds Photoshop tutorial? Since they said she has a degree in animation and does most of her work on computers I think it's probably the latter. The judges didn't mess up, the sitter didn't select her portrait either.
I love this program, but I think the smaller painting should have won!
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@@rodrigocastillo204 Me too. Not so much because it was the best but because I wanted to see what she would do next.
Very interested subject.. inspiration to every artist. Thanks. ❤️❤️🎨🎨🎨🎨
Congratulations!
I'm not overly artsy-fartsy but I can understand why many people including myself don't consider photographically accurate renderings to be true art. When I watch this I can see each artist's interpretation go into their work and that is what makes it art. You aren't just looking at a picture - you are seeing the mind of the artist and that is what makes it interesting and enjoyable to look at.
I find that pretentious. I get that different renditions and styles certainly can be more your preference, but to ascribe this visual satisfaction to some higher meaning is ridiculous. You aren't seeing the inner workings of an artist's mind. You're simply seeing a particular design choice or style. That's all. You have no insight to his thought process, no insight to what influenced his art style, nor insight as to why he chose to apply that art style. I find hyperrealism appealing because it speaks to an amazing understanding of the world, of scale, relativity, light and motor control to then transfer that to a medium. That speaks more to the mind of the artist than some arbitrary presumption of design choices being made due to some metaphysical concept or psychoanalysis of the model.
Notice how the judges struggle to articulate their logical processes in selection based on such reasonings in this, the and previous episode without sounding silly and stuttering. Reducing the image because to juxtapose against the model's large personality? What?
@@nugget7865 this is a complete dismissal of expressionism. That seems very pretentious. Our interpretations are influenced by past works, by reality, and a few other things probably, and so are the artist's expressions. We can take in these additions added by artists, or subtractions, and interpret why they were added/subtracted, because we share a human dictionary. Also, If you think psychological states don't influence artist approach and output you are totally misled.
@@nugget7865 here's another example of how you fail with your interpretation of expressive or abstract art. Let's say we have an artist who is differently abled. Is their experience and understanding of world somehow less because they express themselves via abstraction? I don't think so. Realism is absolutely cool but dismissing abstract or expressive art is just lame
@@noah5291 You realize I'm not criticizing the artist, but the viewer, yes? Abstract art can be meaningful for the artist, but to the ignorant viewer, nothing at all but pretentious assumptions. If you have to accompany that piece of art with a biography and a song and dance, then you're not evaluating the art on it's own merit. So, what, comparing two pieces of similar attempts at hyperrealism, with one being obviously superior, but should lose because the other is painted by a disabled painter, and thus his piece "speaks to his expression of defiance against cards dealt to him, fighting against the world and overcoming his tribulations"? What if the artist just liked to paint? Abstract art is cool, and anything can mean whatever to anyone, but if you're going to judge, your arbitrary assumptions should not play a part. It's ridiculous.
This is such a wonderful series. Please do more!
I love watching the process of creation
I can feel, artists 🎨 are very sensitive and emotional..
I had two uncles that were famous painters and I start painting two months ago and people really like my paintings and this program is a real intertwinement wow thank you for uploading.
Love 💕 this show. So inspiring!
What is the technique used by the winner because Im really am not a fan?
I wish they had spent time in conversing with the black man. I thought his work really shined and deserved some recognition, but it's not surprising they didn't.
Love watching the art appear. I would consider harsh ugliness as a negative. It reflects on a painters and fans state of mind. We can get so overwhelmed with a thing that we become immune to the wrongness of it. Order vs disorder. We do need both. But which do we want to champion?
Thank you, thank you, thank you...and thank you!
so surprising turns of heavenly moments!!🧡
I am baffled how people come up with "Its only his 2nd Oilpainting" and deliver like that!!
thats amazing! and this fellow works in a call Center instead of living of his art. .. Thats Crazy. There is nothing amature about this Amatures! Amazing!
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That cloud one was absolutely genius
Brilliant!
Frank is such a vital part of these videos. Why was he replaced???
UPLOAD MORE!
Thank you!!!!
realy great work
wonderful competition ‼️
Come to Barbados with this, I want to be in this, or maybe I have to get there..
Go for it, Rae. We want to enjoy your fantastic artwork as well : )
I also did Notradam in acrylic over wood
These judges are too full of themselves, art is subjective and there is no such thing as an “expert”.
This whole thing was just “a very hard” ugh, all in all.
What should be the basis for judging an art competition?
Wish the play list was in the proper play order for each season series...
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I love coming to the comments section to read all the opinions of people thinking they know better than experts in the field.
What is the leap from amateur to professional?
Being paid
Alan McGowan is amazing!
Woww it's so nice!)
It's Melania! She's so hilarious.
I’m not British so I enjoy not knowing anything about the famous people the artists paint.
You most definitely know Arya and Sansa. I think in the most recent season, they also painted Eddie Izzard. But agreed--on the whole, I don't know any of these people at all. I like that. It helps me look at the paintings more like paintings. If I know the sitter, I can't help but judge super strongly on likeness.
I agree! I don’t know any of the famous people. I’d only know the Queen if they brought her in! Nonetheless I love the show! 🌸kindness matters🌸
How can I participate
So I always wonder if the artist gets a chance to finish these paintings before they are given to the sitter
The judges need to look past art history and think more forward. They constantly reference artists from the impressionists era or older and I feel like it only makes the artists hold back.
But the Impressionists were those in their day who were "thinking more forward".
I agree! Past artist are in the past.
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Judges really messed up on this one. Some of the best ones weren't even considered (like the yellow and blue one!!)
David Mealing is amazing
The guy from Ghana wasn’t spoken to and his painting wasn’t even commented on.
He was. It was more toward the beginning, though.
You may upload much more!
If I want to participate in competition.
So happy that the human flair factor is being rewarded rather than a merely camera mode realistic style.
Love this show usually BUT we’re just going to act like they didn’t completely ignore the African painter? I need answers
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Why do the judges call work of Kathy Thomas "graphic"?
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Episode #1, he slapped the woman's leg. Episode #2, he took the man's pillows away for a 4 hour sitting.
I'm hoping he's just oblivious and ignorant to the needs of others, and not being deliberately malicious.
Let me enter in this 😭
I agree with the judges this time 100%.
Why was the Ghana guys work not reviewed. This is bad friends !!!!!!!
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The judges are terrible. They don’t respect others painting techniques and even laughed. I am very disappointed at them.
they constantly make bad decisions on this show, it has me baffled some times
I'm so glad the judges didn't pick the tiny painting. I thought it was boring.
I'm beginning to notice I'm getting a bit allergic to the word "FRESH" here...
Those running the show/judges commenting on the works of the artists seem to be clueless, just bullshiting and mincing words
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I love this series. I especially like the portraits. But I'm not sure about using modern technology to make a portrait. Taking photos and painting off of them when there is a live model just seems like cheating in a way.
I don't think so. 4 hours are very tough. And the changing light doesn't make it easier. (I'm glad they changed location in later series with consistent artificial light only) So a reference for the lights seems to be defendable. But I agree, if you have a real life model, you should take it as your primary source.
I'm frustrated with these judges' choosing the blotchy style and eschewing the more realistic styles.
I really like Allen's bold color and expressive paint handling but the the other two paintings were so so bad,, I can't understand why you wouldn't put a background in. Figures always exist in a space. I can't quite understand what the judges are thinking
Please do one on Hunter Biden
Are you kidding?!!!
If you have two paintings of equal artistic and technical merit and one is of an attractive subject and the other is of an unattractive subject, most people will think the attractive subject is a better painting.
Sorry, there is nothing "fresh" and "new" about Kathy's "graphic" (simplistic) portrait. I would like to see this excellent program with two of the current three judges replaced.
Kathy's painting was the one painting of the dark haired model? I get confused cuz they hardly put the artists names on screen
This show is in the dictionary definition of "subjective."
I guess as all art is.
They continually pick the dibs & daubs style that goes unresolved and call that a "great bit of painting.". A disappointment for me. I think Kathy's graphic portrait should have won as it was impactful and really caught a likeness and an attitude. They say they want something fresh and new and they don't pick it?1?
Wasn't covid 19 in affect at that time? Too close for comfort. However, everyone did a fine job. The winner was my choice.
Not a chance. This is from like 2018
the homemade paper gimmick girl did not deserve to be in final 3, the judges make a bad decision yet again on this show
She didnt finish her painting, shouldnt be chosen imo.
You want to see the best artist check out prisons! WASTED TALENT! I love buying from prisoners!
Lucien Freud was a disgusting artist as his favorite art seems to be sick pictures of the human body…Tai brings him up all the time.
Wrong....
No point for the model sitting there for hours when these pretentious portrait artist painting mediocre work. Media and the art world sensationalizing mediocre works. And please don't drag the great Leonardo into this.
Wow you’re so full of yourself
@@unemilifleur mediocre art supported by mediocre people who thinks they know art. Beauty in terms of relativism is an excuse for mediocrity. Look at the name of the contest , Portrait artist of the year. Better title portrait artist's "imagination"of the year. Study the life of celebrated artist Bouguereu and how the art world tried to bring his name down to promote mediocre art that can be done quickly ensuring quick profit. Relativism and Political Correctness created mediocre and snowflakes generation.
Now I know why I didn't like this particular artist....she looks just like Nancy Pelosi. LOL
That’s dumb.
@@gojewla Nancy is.
@@KayInMaine that’s also dumb.
I wish they had this challenge in Canada 🇨🇦