Portrait Artist of the Year

201311 seriesEntertainment / Music/Arts
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Artists are getting their time in the spotlight with `Portrait Artist of the Year', as a panel of esteemed judges travel across Europe in search of the brightest new star in the art world. Each episode features a regional competition in which contestants are challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters, and the judges then select who moves onto the semi-final. Top-three finalists have their work displayed in one of the UK's world-famous cultural institutions, and the winner will receive a £10,000 commission to produce an artwork that will become a permanent part of the British Library. Famous sitters featured include Sir Ian McKellen, Sophie Turner, Sophie Dahl, Maisie Williams, Julian Fellowes, Alan Cumming, and many more.

Matthew Goode, Geraldine James & Andi Oliver: Episode Image
Episode 1Matthew Goode, Geraldine James & Andi Oliver

... 2019. Ready, set, paint! Nine eager artists get four hours to capture stars including Matthew Goode as this year's search begins. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host. (1 of 11) Also in UHD.

David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters: Episode Image
Episode 2David Gandy, Anne Reid & Ashley Walters

...2019. David Gandy, Ashley Walters and Anne Reid strike a pose as nine more hopefuls bid to paint their way to the semi-final. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host. (2 of 11) Also in UHD.

Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy: Episode Image
Episode 3Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd & James Purefoy

...2019. Nine artists race the clock to capture Eddie Hall, Jodie Kidd and James Purefoy on canvas. Whose work will land them a spot in the semi-final? Let the judges decide. (3 of 11)

Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight: Episode Image
Episode 4Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham & Beverley Knight

...2019. Another spot in the semi-final is up for grabs as nine more fledgling Frida Kahlos get set to paint stars Anna Chancellor, Stephen Graham and Beverley Knight. (4 of 11)

Georgina Campbell, Mark Gattis & Tanni Grey-Thompson: Episode Image
Episode 5Georgina Campbell, Mark Gattis & Tanni Grey-Thompson

...2019. A new bunch of hopefuls pitch their easels as they bid to paint their way to the semi-finals. Mark Gatiss, Georgina Campbell and Tanni Grey-Thompson strike a pose. (5 of 11)

Sophie Ellis Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney: Episode Image
Episode 6Sophie Ellis Bextor, Adrian Lester & Nitin Sawhney

...2019. Nine more hopefuls get just four hours to make their mark on the judges as they paint Nitin Sawhney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Adrian Lester. (6 of 11) Also in UHD.

Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman: Episode Image
Episode 7Angela Griffin, Gina McKee & Jamael Westman

...2019. Nine more artists fight for a spot in the semi-final, getting just four hours to wow the judges with paintings of Angela Griffin, Gina McKee and Jamael Westman. (7 of 11)

Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran: Episode Image
Episode 8Jodie Comer, Daniel Lismore & Nick Moran

..2019. It's brushes at the ready as nine more artists battle for the last spot in the semi-final. With Daniel Lismore, Jodie Comer and Nick Moran. (8 of 11)

Courtney Pine: Episode Image
Episode 9Courtney Pine

...2019. The semi-finalists battle for three spots in the series final as they paint jazz star Courtney Pine at Hackney's Round Chapel. Joan Bakewell and Stephen Mangan host. (9 of 11)

Final: Laura Linney: Episode Image
Episode 10Final: Laura Linney

...2019. Who will scoop the life-changing prize? It's crunch time as the finalists get four nerve-wrecking hours to paint Laura Linney at the National Portrait Gallery. (10 of 11)

Winner's Film: Tom Jones: Episode Image
Episode 11Winner's Film: Tom Jones

...2019. Join this year's winner as they plan, paint and unveil their £10,000 commission of music legend Tom Jones for the National Museum of Wales. (11 of 11)

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