The Intense Grand Finale - Portrait Artist of the Year - Art Documentary

[@rochus_wagner]

BRAVO Hetty you are the best, you painted the best portrait by far, SO GO ON HETTY, paint and create as your beautiful artistic soul flows through your hands..👏👏👏👏👏

[@timeaaraouzou710]

A beautiful sitter and extraordinary finalists. Hetty was my winner today, though.

[@Maywyn]

All good paintings. Hetty's, however, captures the majesty, the dignity of Emily the best.

[@angelacreech9978]

I agree all of them real talented but I think Hetty should have won she captured the majestry of Emily best

[@elyseenger-fq8ye]

I disagree. I thought Hetty’s version was a bit overworked.

[@Maywyn]

@@elyseenger-fq8ye Different opinions are good as not everyone favors the same style of art. I believe a portrait should capture a likeness that brings out the subject's soul. No matter what style of art, without that, I believe, the painting misses, as good as the artwork may be. Seeing something in a painting isn't the same as feeling something from a painting.

[@gibranaapsara490]

@@Maywynyou don’t know anything about art, she is not skilled, because she doesn’t work from life, I am painter and of course I know how to draw and it’s a whole new world too paint or Dra from life than form picture, to Dra from picture it’s to easy, the second portrait of the two persons you can se proportions errors

[@Sarita-ci9wc]

I am spoiled at judges choice. The one painting looked as if strokes were big mistakes like the one which almost went into corner of eye. Oh well though what do I know?

[@Harvest1966]

3 very strong artists. Excellent portraits. I guess it really comes down to personal preference. I fell in love with Hetty's work, but that's the style I have always grooved to. She totally captured the emotion of David. And what she did with Emily is truly astounding. I truly hope she is still growing as an artist and I would gladly buy anything this young lady creates!!!

[@sheilahrenaud7399]

So disappointed that the young redhead girl didn't win. I loved her work!

[@draganvelickovic3671]

I agree!

[@mariapilarme]

She’s the best

[@ellenmay88]

She’s incredibly talented. I’m so pleased for her that two of the sitters chose her paintings, that is a big achievement for anyone let alone a 17 year old without the years of painting experience behind her that the others have.

[@caprifolia1]

Exactly my thoughts. Her paintings are full of light and soul. She will be one of the greatest in the future. Greetings from Finland

[@shushia1658]

Yes stars have her art they may recommend her to friends, she did really well.​@@ellenmay88

[@abigailgerlach5443]

I liked Hetty from the moment I saw her self portrait. I think she has a unique eye that captures the sitters inner self. I can almost see the soul shining brighter than the outer shell. It makes me want to talk to/know the sitter.

[@Dennis-Hare]

Danny was heads above his competition. His commission was incredible. His use of red on the mans overalls perfect. The green tools in the background outstanding. Samira did an excellent job on her commission, though her final portrait was not the best.

[@IceCenders]

IDK, I felt Danny lacked creativity. He put loads of details into his painting, but more details doesn't mean in my opinion a better painting. I would salute his work but not particularly remember it. I much prefer the ethereal poetry captured by Hetty's portraits.

[@melodicchronic5181]

All three are incredible, no question. But I give the win to Hetty.

[@jennyyy2813]

Do not agree with the winner. The girl with the red hair did incredible in ALL the paintings for the show

[@pauladouglas9891]

Hettie is incredibly talented and will only get better in the future.

[@MegadoseTheOutsiderArtist]

What? That was the 3rd best one... Not first!! I disagree with the judges! The other 2 were WAY BETTER than her's! I threw my remote to the ground and was stunned! This is crazy. I mean, her's was ok but not better than the other 2! WOW .... Crazy

[@nmbr6kid]

Danny captures the absolute best details in everything he paints. This commission was stunning!

[@diane39istockphoto]

I have to say that Samira's commissioned work was fantastic...it really captured her subject.

[@dingleyfarm]

Ew no

[@francespeach9986]

Dannys paintings are the best, absolutely masterful and beautiful.

[@PaulaakaPaben]

I knew the one I liked the least would win, they always do! I loved Hetty's best then Danny's!

[@guillermosahuquillo4499]

A Photorealist, a Fauvist and a Pre-Raphaelite. Three Magnificent Artists.

[@vonjess9]

All were terrific, but it wouldn't have been my choice. Congratulations to all three. Bravo 👏

[@dulcearts]

She's the most original, that's why she won. The three artists are amazing and the 17 year old .....wow ..to be so young and talented, bright future ahead of her

[@ifnotmewho8279]

I agree with the majority that Hetti had the best final portrait. Most amazingly at 17! What a future la ahead of her. However with the inclusion of the commissioned work being a factor in the ultimate winner, I am obliged to divert from the judge’s choice and would have given it to the professional gentleman. Kudos to all of the entrants from the beginning.

[@SaunterVaguelyDown]

Yeah I liked Hetti the best but I would've been ok with the guy winning too, as I did really like his commission. The only one I really didn't like was the one they chose as the winner. 🤦‍♀️

[@Jude74]

I agree with you. The commission with all of the tools and inventions, I just think his composition was the best. And he really captured the personality of his sitter. I thought he won the commission. She won the day, but I have to say I did think Samaras commission was amazing. I actually think hers was better than Hetti’s. But overall I thought Hetti was the best. She made Emily look like a majestic queen, which she is. 😁

[@John_GGG]

I liked Danny's painting more. But I thought Hetty captured more than Emily's image, amazing. I thought the judges were going to pick Hetty; I would have gone for Danny. I don't care about growth; I care about the end results. All three's commissions were incredible.

[@TimothyBarrymusic]

I liked the young girl;very inspirational❤

[@DutchCreekRanch1]

Hetty is pretty amazing!

[@lisajensen1843]

Please post all the episodes!

[@diegovaletti8412]

The guy was the best painter, followed by the redhair girl.

[@Jude74]

His commission was incredible. He really did a great job with the entire composition.

[@ladyfaith9347]

Seriously, no . The young Irish girl had it .. Hettie 🎉

[@rayvirgoe7231]

These three artists are fantastic. And two so young. 17 and 25... excellent!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@hunkhk]

Ive said on every other episode watched on YT I adore Joan Bakewell, what a remarkable and likeable lady

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder... different judges might have judged differently

[@bcm3938]

Yea except the majority believe Hetty should’ve won. Or Danny. Certainly not who they picked. I mean unless you’re blind.

[@Rav3r916]

Being in the finals is already a win and great testament to the inspirational talent that each possesses. All are beautiful and stunning pieces.

[@tamayagarner1542]

Love this series. I would still really like to see the three judges have their portraits done one week. wouldn't that be great?

[@rhodachandler4277]

Love Samira’s style. She is unique and immediately identifiable in her style! Brilliant ❤❤❤

[@Dakini45]

Samira’s commission is superb, easily the best painting overall, full of energy and unusual techniques. Hetty’s poetic likeness in the final is the best.

[@terrierose5917]

I do not care for the judges choice, the other two were so much better artist. The other two put so much more work into their paintings

[@granifulano]

I'm a painter and I don't understand how those well-worn brushes can cut such perfect lines through the work.

[@monicafedel3307]

I also think the young girls is the best. Glad the subject picked it!

[@jaimeochoa7256]

They are all winners 🏆👏❤

[@everettwhite9874]

I congratulate all three artists. Samira was my favorite this year. She was quite impressive using colors and brush stokes.

[@banjosqueezebox]

They were all so different but awesome. However, Danny's commission painting was really (in my opinion), on the next level.

[@debshipman4697]

I like starting with eyes, too. It gives life and directs the rest of my painting. Emily is so majestic and the energy she projects is so beautiful.

[@thewalruswasjason101]

Hetty had the most raw talent. To do that at 17 is mind blowing. Wish they didn’t use photos tho. Kinda dumb with a live sitter

[@mangostripes2335]

but the light changes and the sitter moves...

[@andrearenee7845]

Facinating. I thought the entire Doc. was so well done. I just started painting, and this is so inspirational.. Thank u.

[@2_pencil]

Thanks for posting!

[@annesaffer629]

I am glad to see so many of the artists use a grid. I almost always use a grid - I get a good drawing as a result, and a good drawing is the starting point to a good painting.

[@debraterry7141]

OMG... I would have picked either of the other two...this modern thing they are after is just for the birds...

[@Deeeepsea-j5m]

I agree with the judges’ decision! Samira’s work is original, and lots of confidence in her expression and brush work!👍

[@contempl8ive]

Congratulations Samira! Your paintings bring so much dignity to your models. It was a tough competition but I’m happy you won!

[@Robocop-qe7le]

I just don't see the point; Samira is fantastic but honestly i have seen tons of similar modern portraits. they are literally in every gallery: combination of large brush strokes, complementary color scheme - a high chroma color vs desaturated complement. It's a recipe.

[@charlenedewbre1280]

Couldn’t agree more. We saw that a lot in this competition…the love affair with ‘modern’ techniques

[@celebratelife8436]

The techniques employed in hyper realistic paintings are also a recipe

[@Robocop-qe7le]

@@celebratelife8436 I agree, not clear for me why hyperrealistic paintings are considered 'art' actually.

[@celebratelife8436]

@@Robocop-qe7le as cliche as it may sound, art is in the eye of the beholder, but these judges are looking for more than mere representation or hyper-realism in the portraits which is not a bad thing because they are pushing the boundaries and questioning what makes a good portrait

[@nmbr6kid]

We will see Hetty again!!! Oh my goodness, that girl has a gift!

[@Foolish_huan]

Where are the other episodes for this season? 😢

[@lisajensen1843]

I know! I can’t believe I’ve never seen this season.. maybe they’ll post.

[@frykitty]

I'm really hoping this was a mistake.

[@katherinekemick3666]

Wonderful serendipity to start my day, here in Arizona, thankyou . Llovely respectful reporting and warmth of all involved.

[@francesc1331]

I enjoy the hosts and the judges as much as the art.

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

The young girl was probably the best artist there on that day. Her portrain was just amazing. She should have won. I'm betting they didn't give it to her because she was (a) young and (b) the painting was "too normal" and not quirky enough. That's what annoys me about this competition. The portrait of Kim Cattral by the winning artist was greatly disappointing and if you did not know it was meant to be her, you would never have guessed.

[@StanleyKubick1]

her commission was meh

[@elyseenger-fq8ye]

@@StanleyKubick1plus I point out Hetty’s version of Emily was also overworked and it made her look flat, almost lifeless. Other people may disagree, but I saw the truth and understood that Hetty was not good commissioning material. She need more years of development in order to become worthy of these contracts.

[@TommyClemenza273]

Diversity win, had nothing to do with the painting itself since it was clearly behind the other ones

[@User-hhtpf-127-56-g]

@@elyseenger-fq8yeno, the portrait was not flat, it was full of light and life , otherwise why Emily would have chosen it? Samira’ s work is beautiful but has no soul, it is a very cold and lifeless portrait though very nicely done.

[@thevet2009]

Move over...DEI wins again.

[@keithfrench5626]

Definitely elected the best. Fantastic Young woman Go Hetty!!

[@marjoleindendulk9296]

Hetty has a very bright future ahead as a painter. And Danny is soooo good if he has more time. Jamira won because of her excentrix portrait of zandra Rhodes , and it is excellent. But her portrait of Emile Sande is not convincing. Hetty should have won

[@DL-by8el]

Wow the comission works were great. Samari made Sandra look younger than she is, which didn'twork for me. Hetti definitely needs to try again. Her art is awesome. So was yours sir.

[@syrenadurager]

Every one of them are incredibly painted with each one having a different style. I dont think I could have picked one over the other.

[@natalie9642]

All artists were great but I would give reward to Danny. He is brilliant

[@patlatour2465]

Congratulations to the winner I honestly enjoyed all 3 artist throughout their journey and understand so much how difficult it was to choose a winner as all 3 were excellent. Well done. 😊

[@TJ-oi5cr]

Wow, how is she so good at only 17! I am beyond amazed

[@sandraford4235]

Sampras Zander was good but not the best one in my mind ,The man in the workshop was fabulous ,The Irish girls work is fantastic ,The winner the wrong choice for me ,I notice the judges go for more splodgey style paintings rather than realism ,

[@rexchristiankennedymontroy2052]

I certainly loved the 3 finalists, but the final winner was not as merited as Danny, and next to him, was Hetty, she is certainly a great talent, and Even Samira was Great, she is the more modernist of them all, but in my judgement, the best of them were 1)Danny, 2) Hetty, and 3) Samira, my congratulation to all 3 of them. or

[@janeharris7266]

The judges went for the Excitement. I agree that it was perhaps the most difficult of decisions!

[@raysville7256]

The winner should have been third, the Kid outdueled the others

[@sydene54]

Love this so much. Got to go but will be back!

[@AIRNATION1]

Bravo Hetty long career ahead of you. My pick was the read hair artist and the gentleman equally for the first position.

[@jalepeno04654]

Hetty did great BUT there was a sparkly young quality to it and Samira’s had a maturity that was distinctly hers.

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

Her portrait of Kim Cattrall is the best one she's painted in the whole series

[@Jude74]

I didn’t like it at first. But it’s grown on me the more I’ve seen it. I do like the moodiness of it. I actually think who the winning portrait was going to be of played a role in who won on the day. I don’t think the two people who lost would’ve had the same rapport that she had with Kim.

[@333Roulette]

I’m watching this because I have recently started drawing with pencils. I’m very interested in art in general I guess I would say. I was very much let down at the end of this and I’m starting to wonder if my idea of art is what others see. There’s just no way I would have made the decision they made. It just simply does not make sense to me. Amazing artwork I agree. But I believe the winner was split between two absolutely who both captured such great portraits. Really let down on the decision.

[@neoanderson726]

no way the painting with all the extra background with the old man ... hello so much more talent

[@louisaleroux3484]

Love it!!

[@sanetjonker5183]

I don't agree with the judges.

[@kingy002]

Life is like that sometimes for all of us.

[@conniekiers9554]

I don't agree with them either...of the 3, hers was the least likeness and the least beautiful... The other 2 were much better in all respects

[@nalissa77]

No to begrudge her win but sometimes I think critics are just from another planet.

[@terrygause29653]

Maybe they were impressed that Samira was given a clown to paint and made her look less ridiculous.

[@arabellachampaq689]

You may have to get your own art show

[@davidoneill4859]

Absolutely should have gone to Danny.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

in another competition every one of them are worthy to win!° For me they are all three stunning portraits and impressive Artists. To pull that of as a 17 year old young woman...that is just crazy Talent! Very Strong episode!

[@joecombs7468]

I can see why Danny is a professional, he is very talented. My opinion Hetty did the best portrait.

[@susie-2307]

I totally agree...fabulous...made me son! With joy.

[@christinefox9075]

Hetty was the best. The judges made a mistake

[@pauladouglas9891]

Hettie really made Emily look pretty. The guy made her look too masculine and the purple face was a bit wierd.

[@lafayette58alvarez78]

Hasta hoy me encuentro con este concurso, que extraordinario, super, desde bogota colombia, podemos concursar?

[@faafafineartist]

Stunning

[@janlinke9854]

Either of the other two should have gotten it

[@tracybanner584]

I wouldn’t want a painting that didn’t even look like me. I highly disagree with this choice. How are these people judges ? Let talk about how we can try and confuse people !

[@lucia26]

I so agree with the judges

[@BarbieBud]

All three are sooo good

[@rameshmare5213]

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[@BasitKhan-ce4cl]

Fantastic painting congratulations

[@MRiitta]

The right winner, absolutely stunning portraits. Of course the other ones were brilliant, too. Thank you for letting us see the show in UT.

[@132ChrissyJo]

I'm so thrilled for the winner! I hoped she'd win. She takes risks, which is so important. There is evolution here! Brilliant!

[@jekalambert9412]

I didn't think Samira should have even been selected as a finalist. None of her works impressed me in terms of technique, composition, or most importantly, capturing the likeness of sitter. Hetty and Danny are both amazing and far more accomplished than Samira.

[@ArtSawce]

You can see the shock on the faces of the other artists. I dont think anyone believed she would win. I guess they are scoring diversity points

[@Watkinsstudio]

Art is subjective. So is bigotry ​@@ArtSawce

[@nuiwai5402]

Loved the winning artist❤

[@gkfrandsen7739]

Is there ANY other adj. in the English language besides AMAZING??? Beautiful, stupendous, awe inspiring art. The winner Samira is miraculous in her use of color, that and the likeness of her subjects made her portraits unique over the others. Which were very very good

[@darbydupree4056]

Wow! What a shock!

[@victorpulis5113]

that was surprising to say the least.

[@CasperA]

Imo they picked the worst out of the three, regardless three amazing painters with 6 amazing pieces of art.

[@bewareofpigeons]

I have to stop myself from screaming whenever Mr Schierenberg inevitably comes out with a negative comment to outweigh any praise.

[@elsboekelaar2615]

Very, very interesting. I enjoy the programm very much each time. My english is not very good, but the subtitles are very bad, very often something else than is said! Els Boekelaar, Netherlands

[@munikess]

Samira's work is so refreshing and breathtaking, amazing!

[@endlessstudent3512]

How mutch taste can differ. I would have plaed the winner thid, the guy second and the Hetty first. I think hers really poped while still be true to the likeness. Samiras was a little to generic to be a portrait. My taste of course.

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

I totally agree with you. I thought the winner’s commission portrait was hideous. It seemed an extremely unflattering portrait of the sitter. I would never guessed in a million years that they’d choose her. If I were Kim Catrill I’d be scared to have that artist do my portrait. I guess I’m more of a realist.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Agree!

[@RahulSharma-ck6op]

I was praying not her, not her still it's her. Congratulations...Art is Subjective I guess

[@TheKerb10videosandpictures]

Fascinated . WOW 💯

[@tammytom9]

What a beautiful woman she is , emily

[@petersantoro5323]

Emily’s work was so remarkable. that is what I would hang on my walls Hands down

[@sweetpeazAdVantures]

All 3 are super talented 🎉❤

[@rameshmare5213]

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[@lauraburdett8932]

Nope. Hetty stood out far above the pack.