Landscape Artist of the Year

201510 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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It is a nationwide search to find the best landscape artist. Filmed at picturesque locations around the UK, contestants paint some of the UK's most spectacular scenery for a chance to win a £10,000 commission for the National Trust's permanent collection. Through several rounds, winners are selected to advance to the semifinal, and then to the final. Judging the competition are British art historian Kate Bryan, and a variety of experts from the art world.

Blackpool North Pier: Episode Image
Episode 1Blackpool North Pier

...2023. Blackpool North Pier: Searching for Britain's best landscape painter, the judges head to Blackpool for the first of this year's heats. (S8, ep 1)

Ascot Races: Episode Image
Episode 2Ascot Races

The competition continues as the competitors venture to the iconic Ascot Racecourse. (S8, ep 2)

Castle Ward: Episode Image
Episode 3Castle Ward

The competition continues as the competitors pay a visit to Castle Ward, an 18th-century landmark in County Down, Northern Ireland. (S8, ep 3)

Blackpool Rollercoasters: Episode Image
Episode 4Blackpool Rollercoasters

The competition continues as the contestants arrive in Blackpool - home to the UK's tallest rollercoaster. (S8, ep 4)

Ascot Picnic: Episode Image
Episode 5Ascot Picnic

The competition continues as the contestants take a trip to Ascot to capture the glamorous racegoers at the Royal Enclosure Picnic. (S8, ep 5)

Strangford Lough: Episode Image
Episode 6Strangford Lough

The competition continues as the contestants venture to Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, one of Europe's most important wildlife habitats. (S8, ep 6)

Semi Final: Thames Barrier: Episode Image
Episode 7Semi Final: Thames Barrier

Semi Final - Thames Barrier: This year's final is within touching distance as the remaining contestants are tasked with painting the Thames Barrier flood defence in London. (S8, ep 7)

Final: Portmeirion: Episode Image
Episode 8Final: Portmeirion

Final - Portmeirion: The stage is set as the remaining contestants head to the stunning village of Portmeirion in North Wales for 2023's grand finale. (S8, ep 8)

Winner's Film: Royal Museums Greenwich: Episode Image
Episode 9Winner's Film: Royal Museums Greenwich

The 2023 victor takes on and completes a £10,000 commission to paint a seascape to hang in the Royal Museums Greenwich. (S8, ep 9)

Best of: Episode Image
Episode 10Best of

Best of Landscape Artist of the Year 2023: Enjoy this year's best moments as more hopefuls vied for the title of Sky Arts' Landscape Artist of the Year. (S8, ep 10)

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