Painting Nish Kumar - Portrait Artist of the Year - Art Documentary

Witness the magic of portraiture as artists tackle unique challenges, capturing the essence of Nicola Benedetti, Philip Glenister, and Nish Kumar. Dive into the creative mediums and explore captivating colour palettes in this vibrant episode.
Portrait Artist of the Year S08 E03
0:00 - Fabric of Life
4:16 - Meet the Sitters
7:34 - Challenge Begins
13:01 - Textile Art Focus
18:46 - Color Palette Inspirations
23:29 - Midway Reflections
29:19 - Final Touches
32:22 - Portrait Reveal
36:42 - Judges’ Analysis
41:56 - Winner Announced
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[@triconcert]

Can't say I agree with all the three last choices. The water colour was great. But Will's portrait of Nish was the hands-down winner for me.

[@patriciahadley2374]

@triconcert. I loved Will's portrait too, the colours were wonderful, but I loved Sarah's painting a little bit more. P.S. Will is very young. I believe he's heading for a great future. 😍

[@sallystang5885]

Absolutely agree! Will's portrait was the best likeness but also unique. I know the judges are often looking for something a little out of the ordinary, and I think this was. He captured Nish's eyes perfectly, as well as the madness of his hair. I'm surprised he didn't make it into the final three, at least. Disappointing. Sarah's painting was also nice, but not the best of the day.

[@pascaledaniel4863]

I agree. Will's portrait is the best.

[@IndoPersian1969]

I'm shocked that he didn't at least make the top three. He would've been my winner as well.

[@user-rm7bt7qf9r]

agreed

[@martinitime3537]

Will Terry’s painting was by far the best one of the day! That young man will go far! Boo to those “judges”

[@toddaulner5393]

Agreed!

[@TenTenJ]

What a lush painting, absolutely masterful. I was stunned when they didn’t choose him.

[@marcelhoermann8213]

Totally agree

[@IndoPersian1969]

Agreed!

[@TheHare-rv3hj]

I completely agree. Will should have been the winner.

[@lisacrandall409]

For me, there were two very clear standouts: Will and Sarah. I’m shocked that Will’s portrait didn’t make the top three, but I’m very happy that Sarah won 🎉

[@yusufalasmi8923]

I’m sorry that guy who painted nish kumar(guy in thumbnail) was literally the best one there hand Down no doubt. Literally the fact he didn’t get picked is disrespectful he was stellar. Dude if u see this wow man ur good

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

Sarah Harvey was my choice as winner of this heat- a stunning,sympathetic and gentle portrait and I loved the finished painting.

[@TobileyP]

I thought for sure Alexa would choose it.

[@ursulacosta307]

It was definitely the one that I would have chosen to win as well. 👏👏

[@jukes243]

Really like Sarah Harvey's watercolor paintings. All the artists are brilliant. Love watching them work.

[@chrisdeoni1697]

The winner 🏆 is WILL TERRY. The dazzling use of colors brown and black is a tour de force. The madness of the hair and perfection of the beard plus capturing the funny, gentle soul of NISH is astonishing. I'm surprised, shocked, really, NISH, not selecting it as favorite. The judges deserve a well-earned spanking for not selecting the TERRY. for at least a top 3.

[@joanhenry8586]

I agree 1,000%!! It is a gorgeous painting by any measure. It was privilege to watch Will create it.

[@chrisdeoni1697]

@@joanhenry8586 It's mesmerizing.The TERRY can be placed in any world-class gallery and will draw immediate attention. It would sell quickly.

[@TenTenJ]

Aside from being technically masterful, his painting was quite poetic. He was my choice from the beginning, and I was shocked by the results of the judges.

[@chrisdeoni1697]

@@TenTenJ Totally agree. He was robbed.

[@pascaledaniel4863]

Un portrait extraordinaire, sans aucun doute.

[@conniekiers9554]

Will Terry's was the best piece there today... can't believe that his didn't even make the top 3....but of the ones that did make the top 3, they definitely picked the best one of those for the winner

[@anteeker]

I agree. His was a very good likeness and I love the way he put the paint on.

[@triconcert]

I have to agree wholeheartedly with you! Clearly the best painting of the day!

[@janepage3608]

That was the first time in watching this series that I’ve been surprised by the sitters’ choice of portraits. You can usually depend on the sitters to choose what ‘we’ think is the best, no matter what strange choices the official judges make. But definitely not this time.

[@endlessstudent3512]

How the portraits of Nish were so much better as the ones from Alexa. Proves again that nothing is more difficult to paint well than a beautiful woman.

[@tiagodagostini]

Good looking young woman are only matches by babies in difficulty.

[@deborahbrookes-mangan4107]

For me, the top three were Sarah Harvey’s painting of Alexa Chung and the two paintings of Nish (not the print). That is not to say that I didn’t like the print, but it wasn’t in my top three. If I had to choose a winner it would be the brown painting of Nish. That really captured his personality.

[@dianawitty9628]

I loved the Watercolor…she may have thought it was too small and wanted something bigger for her home…go Big

[@ephraimudoka6042]

As a watercolourist, I’m so excited Sarah won this. Congratulations to Sarah.

[@brendadoyle643]

It is nice to see a watercolorist win!

[@toddaulner5393]

I struggle the most with watercolors.

[@2_pencil]

Thanks for posting Banijay!

[@nancyshell2855]

Thank you for posing these shows I have learned so much and it keeps me inspired to continue to paint.

[@Art930]

I am so envious of the talent displayed by these artists and would buy any of their submitted self portraits. It occurred to me that a television show consisting of people like myself who cannot make the connection between what I see and what comes out of my fingers might be hilarious. Thank goodness for real talent.

[@toddaulner5393]

4 hours is really not long enough but they really nailed it!

[@LadyBug1967]

Actually I thought that was an interesting idea of yours although you panned it at the end. BUT I've done paintings and other things and I have absolutely no talent. But much later after going through stuff trying to get rid of things and organize my place, I run across them and I see something very unique in them that I was attaining without knowing it and though you definitely would not call it a great work of art, it has a certain he ne sais quoi about it😉

[@debrah7548]

It was between Sarah and Will for me. Still can’t decide between the two.

[@Janestjohns]

LOVED the winner!!

[@alera520]

In the last group I’m not agreed, the best was the guy who did the monochrome portrait that did the dark background, the other two artist didn’t have their proportions rights and the eyes where distorted and not in the right place.. very disappointed.. the 18 year old was the best in the entire competition.

[@toddaulner5393]

I agree, his painting spoke the loudest to me as far as technical ability.

[@dothedo3667]

I'm very surprised so many artists had such wonky eyes

[@nancyjellison1360]

A watercolor won! Wow!

[@pixipatricia4304]

First time I have ever liked a linocut !

[@nymphacasander9784]

WILL TERRY ‼️

[@aphasiatech]

Sarah's watercolor was by far the best... deserves to win

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

This is the first one in the series, where I feel it’s extremely difficult to choose, as all the artist are just doing such an incredible job with their own unique look!

[@HeatherJephcott]

Absolutely LOVED the winner this time.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Thankyou uploader. Much appreciated. good choice for Winner. But a couple of the Nish ones should have bn finalists

[@AFAskygoddess]

The world must be coming to an end! The judges *FINALLY* chose the best artist. Never thought I'd live to see the day!

[@cynderella2867]

Beautiful choice!

[@c.paulsmith9602]

The celebrities are such interesting people and so charismatic! They have such power inside of them and presence I think they needed much longer to give them justice! WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!! KISH KUMAR has such a deeply intense face and they did not get him....HE IS HANDSOME and they missed this (but will terry closer).....Phillip Glenister has amazingly emotional sensitive eyes and some very deep pain all over his face and they did not get him....Nicola Benedetti practically set it up for them with her pose and what she had on and is just plain elegant and powerful adn they did not get her and seriously how did they miss those legs????.....my opinion

[@joygriffiths5046]

Stunning work

[@hotram1]

Sophie, Will and Sarah were definitely top 3. Any one of them would have been a worthy winner. So Sarah made the top 3 and won. At least the judges got the correct winner.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Honestly, every single one of these artists was amazing not just the shortlist! Truly outstanding ❤

[@GabrielsLogic]

36:09, unexpectedly deep

[@nodramamama3438]

I'm really into painting swans rn, so I'd love to see the virl wi5b the goose!. Congratulations!

[@blackvulture7999]

All artists are so strong in this episode, it was really interesting to watch their works evolving.

[@leocheck69]

I would buy Sarahs painting! looooooove it!

[@josephdoan1355]

Ty for noticing the shadow. It brings his painting to a whole new level

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

Intriguing, fascination, and very enjoyable watching the process. Thanks

[@dannsherstone1037]

I am not sure about Lucy's woodcut but her sketch would have made an awesome entry!

[@toddaulner5393]

I thought Will did the best.

[@sauloelartesano]

Muy buen aprendisaje, se aprende, felicidades.

[@FMartini1960]

Will or Sarah would be my choice . Shocked the celebrities picked the ones they did

[@angieweisswange5873]

Finally i can agree with the judges! Brilliant winner

[@kwebst1]

Im so surprised at the pictures chosen by the sitters.

[@janepage3608]

Absolutely! The portrait of the girl with long legs was very amateurish - although her self portrait was great. And next door to it was the fabulous water colour!

[@Ak75sa]

Omg the editing of this reminds of the great british bake off, I'll be taking 14 seasons as a spin off series pls 🙏

[@toddaulner5393]

Fingerpainting. I like the bold move!

[@monicavonr9029]

My favorites was Wills portrait of Nish, Sarah Harvey of Alexa, and Sofie of the other man...

[@josephdoan1355]

All of their paintings are wonderful

[@RebelWithoutABoss]

The lino cut one is my personal favorite, but I'm also drawn to stark black and white work and pen and ink. Lucy's is my personal favorite, Sarah's my second favorite of them.

[@kubagornowicz]

I can't get over the nose of Nish Kumar on that print...

[@sauloelartesano]

La Modelo muy hermosa.

[@kristinawalla]

I love Mish Fernandez's portraits so much ! hers and Will's are my favourites, tho i love Sarah & Lucy's too. And Adelina's self- portrait

[@isculpt4u]

GREAT STORY.

[@kwebst1]

Sara and Will were my favs. I love wood/linoleum prints but I thought it was a bit muddled, I thought Liams was kind of stoggey compared to Wills. But LIam’s self portrait was my favorite of all the images

[@sandraford4235]

Yes they chose the best one ,I did like Will Terrys painting of Nish Kumar too shame he didn’t get in .They say portraits on these programmes but a lot never look like the sitters yet the judges ooh and ahh about them .

[@littleripper312]

I tried searching Will Terry's artwork but I can't find anything and another artist comes up. I was hoping to see these two paintings and possible more. If anyone knows his social media or has links to his artwork it would be massively appreciated. I really love his art.

[@celebratelife8436]

I get why the judges might have felt compelled to pick the watercolor portrait but don't understand why the judges picked two of the least stronger pieces which were very nice but there were stronger pieces

[@sharongallagher3443]

Impressive choice.

[@Dizzyfingers2]

Am I seeing the same paintings as the "celebrities" and judges??? Will Terry is brilliant. What's with all the fascination over the woodcut???

[@robertstevenson7122]

Harvey’s painting was sublime

[@theartzscientist8012]

I loved them all. How can you pick one over the other?

[@1phildefer323]

38:00 for me , he is the best portrait........

[@lluchadden4040]

perfect choice

[@Ida-fz3ir]

yes, it is the best!

[@kathysarmiento4652]

I hadn’t heard of this show. Loved it!!!!

[@conniekiers9554]

Then you should search for all of the seasons and binge watch...you won't be disappointed....also check out Landscape Artist of the Year for another great watch

[@tabaldak5184]

So we have a professional and amateur class now in art!!! 🙈how rich!!

[@dailyplanet354]

Will Terry should've won. He was the best by far.

[@livinglife8333]

Wow the first two picked the worst painting of their groups.

[@Chrisnickhill]

I get it you don’t paint.

[@jamieselsmore1240]

I have to agree

[@yigitkursunkalem]

the first one is clearly the best out of the three

[@yigitkursunkalem]

second is second best out of the three i’d say

[@tangowhiskygirl]

If someone wants a perfect likeness, they get photographed. Most people want to see what they look like to an artist and not just a pretty picture of themselves

[@toshiyukisuzuki7610]

Still thankful for the upload inspite of the video quality

[@hidekiarao3782]

Will Terry was the best painting

[@marlonstallings5229]

Let’s be honest, as an American when I watch this show I literally 99.9% of the time have no idea who any of the sitters are.

[@user-ps4sn8yy2b]

Expand your horizons 😉

[@dr.frankenstein5421]

Nobody shakes hands anymore. Sad.

[@PsulOrtiz]

The last ot 3rd sitter looks so much like Mathew Perry!! Each man could very much be the brother of the other.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

VERY STRONG ARTISTS🎉❤👌✨️ CAPE TOWN

[@enrikacardoen7146]

Ty😊

[@TheHare-rv3hj]

Out of their minds. These judges are absolutely off their rockers. Ty is the only one of the judges who actually knows art. Sara's watercolor was the only one that belonged in the top 3. It sucks that the artists whose worked belonged in the top three were jipped.

[@antonioromao4161]

Muito acadamenicos. Não me parece grande coisa...

[@aungtezahein7335]

will and sarah since will matches my style

[@FransGBAirBrush]

is this old series (when) or new?

[@LenaMellow]

None of the ones I liked were chosen!

[@endlessstudent3512]

OMG that second portrait of the woman at 33:18 was so butched I can barely believe it :O. ITs a how to make as many mistakes as possible into one portrait. At least the watercolor one of the woman was good.

[@endlessstudent3512]

And she chose that one? Is she tired of looking good in a portrait? Because she is not recognizable at all.

I love your program. However that being said I truely wonder if you missed the fact that the covid crises ended a long time ago with its social distancing measures of which we now know these where not backed by any science, so totally useless. Why do you produce this cold inhumane show in stead of the warm and connecting atmosphere you so wonderfully presented in 2020 before all the trouble started?

[@miarrem]

Clue in...this was filmed during covid

[@JakeTheo-sf5sj]

Excuse me!!!!!!!???? i clicked in because of i saw a cute guy in the thumbnail and then i searched the whole video and found not a single interview with this guy???? what is happening

[@user-tr6vf2qn2e]

Sorry. Once again I don't agree with the three pick - very sad. Sarah however is a good pick for winner.

[@ChillAndSmile]

Sitters were partial and disinterested to honor best artist’ work by their choice. The judges were also uninspiring and miss the best artwork.. Will’s..

[@TenTenJ]

Alexa, what an absolutely unfortunate name. 😂

[@a.sobriquet6220]

I guess I’m alone in this…but pitting artists against one another this way just seems so completely at odds with the purpose and function of art.

[@cachorroquente17]

This is meme right?

[@psterud]

Must be awkward to sit there when the artists are all working from photos.

[@user-ju5py4fq8w]

Would you please tell all of your artists to keep their hands out of their paint. Almost all paints are toxic and cause any numbers of illnesses. Cancer, nerve damage and on and on.

[@pamelacorbett8774]

Just what I was thinking. That goes for lead pencil too. Avoid contact!

[@eggplantglue7433]

Lead pencils are made of graphite nowadays. All this would only be cause for concern if it took place in the 1800s

[@tabaldak5184]

Art critics!!! 😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡

[@pixipatricia4304]

First time I have ever liked a linocut !