Two Teams of Artists Compete Against Each Other (The Outstanding Artist - S1 E3)

[@1wordnerd726]

This is the only show out there that I will faithfully watch. I sure hope you are busy filming another season. You all are amazing!

[@rionholdtonceandfutureboat8947]

Have to say I agree! I don’t watch much (am picky lol) but this venture sure has me captivated 🤩

[@dianaryman]

I loved this episode so much - well, except for the drama - but I couldn't say if it was John or Dalia who was driving the negativity - I think both need to rewatch this and rethink their approaches to team work. Loved all the recognizable artwork, particularly Van Gogh and Klimt (love Klimt!) and Vermeer. My favorite aspect of this episode was that you had a beginner artist and a non-artist doing the judging and their insights were so very on spot and Elli's response to the judges comments was so affirming to artists and non-artists in your audience! I do watercolors and don't consider myself and expert at all, but I'm always trying to learn more about all types of and approaches to art and I'm certainly learning a LOT from your show! Please keep doing it!

[@Vanessa-ie8bu]

It was Dahlia

[@janinafisher101]

Wow - a LOT of drama in this episode! I think it is fabulous that the two paintings are so representative of two such different styles of painting - modern/urban and traditional. I think they were both VERY well done and it was hard to vote on one. I made my choice based on what I would prefer to have in my home, because honestly, I think both were equally well executed and both teams have every right to be proud of their end result - perhaps even more so Freezy, Dalia and Constantino because their process was so challenging! They are both amazing paintings, and I have to say WELL DONE! It was great to hear feedback from two different "non-artists/non-collectors." That reveals an interesting "everyman's" sense of the two works. I'm glad nobody was eliminated this round. It was hard to see Miranda go! And I loved the actual challenge that was given for this. It created an opportunity for some fabulous results!

[@shantalgroer7703]

I have enjoyed watching all the seasons of this show but this is my absolute favourite episode, not because of the drama but to see how the family behind Milan Institute collaborate. Not to mention the animals being a part of it. The paintings are amazing.Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@rolo4945]

I would never have been able to paint with my father, this was really good entertainment. Banter in a family and still creating something beautiful ❤️

[@smallbones13]

This is a case study in family dynamics

[@angiert9318]

The entire time watching, I'm trying to decide who will make a better team? A trio of relatives who know each other's personalities and fight for control of vision or a team of "strangers" who enjoy the collaborative process and "go with the flow". The latter seems to be having a lot more fun, but which one will be more creative? The hands-off vs. director management styles are interesting as well.

[@sandrarobertson3139]

So fun to watch. I laughed so much, the bickering was hilarious. I totally understand because it looks so hard to work together on a single painting. Well done to all the artists.

[@hpolson2172]

Me too!! I laughed so hard. You could tell they're comfortable with each other, but not necessarily comfortable working with each other.

[@niagarafaithful5377]

I love this show! and season 2 & 3. I've always hoped and looked for shows with artists beyond them sharing how they paint. I also enjoy following your students who have gone through the online program. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience and family life. God bless you all.

[@LadyJaneG]

Very entertaining to watch for sure! Loved both paintings! 😊

[@janjohnson6602]

Both paintings are fabulous. I love them both!!!

[@ginabadeaux9319]

i like the Ellie with the pearl earring .my most interesting thing is seeing Johnathan Roumies portrait on the wall ,

[@marniegogol8871]

I loved this!!! I did not mind the drama! I thought it was cute to see the family naturally interacting with each other. Dalia has a cute personality.

[@kathleenwildey2757]

I like the Lady Liberty painting the most. You could tell that all members of the family are awesome artists and have very strong opinions as artists. I really thought there were going to be fireworks between the three. How they managed to pull off such a fantastic painting is just amazing!

[@sunshinejenny777]

The MUSIC is INTENSE!! Could you turn down the volume on it please? Enjoy watching your shows. Thank you!

[@Starstudded1000]

Painting of Ellie. Awesome!!!! Portrait of Dimitra. lovely colours, just too busy.

[@nelart1]

The girl whit the pearl earring from Vermeer was allways my favoriet painting since i was a kid together whit Van Gogh. Later i love the dark drawings from Basquiet and a teacher on Art school tell me ones that my art was like on him. This peace really touch my heart ❤. If i saw whit how much energy and love the 3 artiest make this painting.I was happy to have this piece in my house. Its really stunning. Good work guys...go on whit it.

[@starveartist]

They should have done The Girl with a Pearl Necklace

[@starveartist]

Lol when they sort pf agree that Basquiat's art is "creepy" these are the moments you really see how commercially minded they are trained to be

[@starveartist]

Lol when they say that they don't think Keith Haring is that recognizable....his style is one of the easiest to recognize in all of art history!!! 😅😅😅

[@rosilatressler]

Loved the episode and partly due to the drama because it was so real. From what I saw, it seemed Dalia wanted to drive the bus. I loved their painting and did great (blood, sweat, and tears). It was nice to see at the end that there were no hard feelings (hopefully). Thanks for sharing.

[@sheilad4704]

I love Miranda's painting last contest! She is a fabulous artist, don't be sad you are amazing!💕

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Super fun episode. I agree about the photo transfer, I would have loved to see the portrait rendered by hand. These artists are so impressive and would have nailed it!

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

the tension and the drama... It kind of breaks my heart 😢 all of you are such sweet person and super inctedible and resolutive artists... but there were some egos crashing by the end of the video

[@1debie70fl]

OH wow❤ the challenge was so emotional, dramatic, and interesting. My family and I kept going back and forth as to the winner . Dimitri s team threw me as at first it was hard to accept the glued on photo as painting but was drawn into it as it progressed with the rest of my family watching ❤ Another wonderful show 🎉

[@starveartist]

I think John is very much on the spectrum, which likely informs his interactions when working together, and sensitivity to personal space, his hyper fixation with working on a tabletop, etc

[@valerieservice1531]

John is hilarious! Love this family! Thank you!

[@jjsands9704]

The music so loud, it's distracting. It would be more enjoyable if we could hear what's going on with the Artists.

[@Ussnowbunny]

OMGosh....I love ya'll, I really do, but this episode gave me a headache and anxiety just listening to John deny his obvious attitude. It's a group effort man, it's not all about you, mate. Let it go. A prime example of the eldest acting like a child. Loved the group dynamic of Dimitra's group. Loved the Elli with the pearl earring.

[@Vanessa-ie8bu]

If you watch it back you'll see that it was Dahlia who drove John to breaking point. John wasn't negative in the beginning, but both Dahlia and Elli accused him of that. He was just quiet and stressed that's all. Then Dahlia and Dino escalated to bossing John around. I've followed this family for a couple years and there seems a pattern of ignoring, putting down, and scape goating John.

[@janjohnson6602]

These are so incredibly cool… gorgeous come togethers

[@sheilakellerman1961]

This was now so ininteresting to watch, loved every moment of if, thanks so much

[@PhyllisGeorgic]

I love your hair that way Ellie. You are so beautiful. So are your children. What wonderful parents you and John are. Sweet

[@dannylionsmom]

Truthfully I loved the dynamics in the father-son-daughter painting as the result was the best as well. Their interaction reminded me of a poem …. Out of respect for John ….. I’ll try to embed the poem in a reply. When you are a parent - and you have children they go thru stages…. Bottom line- you did your best as a parent. When you get older - the kids will respect you more. When they are all this age- it is hard as each one has their own ideas as perfect. I think John held his own and was very kind as a master - I vote for their painting. FYI my mom went to high school with Andy Warhol. He always say behind her. My sister has my moms yearbook with his lovely signature. My mom recently passed.

[@dannylionsmom]

When I was 2~ my mom could do no wrong. When I was 10 “mom- whatever”; at 16 “my dad was so annoying”; at 25 “dad you were right”; at 30 “want to go to moms and dads house”; at 50 “I don’t want to lose my parents”; at 70 yrs old “I would give anything to ask mom and dad anything”. As a 60 yr old woman who raised three same age boys - one of which will need 24/7 care forever- I just lost most recently my mom and my brother. I’m alone - no more of my family left. I would give anything to talk to my mom. John you were awesome and yours kids are awesome! Great job to Elli and John. ❤️ I voted for team John.

[@SantieAmery]

I am following you from South Africa. I enjoy this series and your video's very much. Thank you for all your inspiration!

[@shaystone7184]

I love this show so much, but watching the team argue right from the get-go when they were trying to come up with a concept and choose artists was stressful and made it less enjoyable. Part of that could have been cut. Then when they were painting, it was giving me a headache. And John, I'm sorry, but just because you said you don't believe it, doesn't mean it wasn't true. I think a lot of this episode could have been edited out without sacrificing content. Great job on the nod to Van Gogh! The other painting made me want to experiment with collage. I love the pop the oils provide. I wish I wasn't so intimidated to work with them.

[@GulfIslandRock]

Another creative and dramatic episodes … loved watching the collaboration of both teams. Loved both the final pieces. Made my vote ❤❤❤

[@paintsiptutorialshostedbyt9740]

Loved the drama so much!! Really enjoyed this episode! It's so hard to choose between the paintings - they are both absolutely amazing!!! I guess I'll have to go with lady liberty if I have to choose but I'm actually torn between the two...50 / 50! Great job and awesome challenge!

[@starveartist]

She talked back to Ellie...she was on the chopping block for sure already. Have too much of your own contrary technique, style, or opinion and bye gurl!!! Never talk back to the supreme leader Milan.

[@donitafichter8298]

Jake your personality is so heart warming. Are you like that in real life? 😂😂 What a joy!

[@jeddaselke]

the whole is more than the sum of it's parts.

[@Habück]

a Greek quote and they didn't know from whom LOL

[@noodgenoodgerson2660]

I actually like MIRANDA'S surrealist painting best. It was the most SURREAL!

[@janjohnson6602]

Dalia was frustrating John… but it’s an incredible thing that 3 good artists are able to collaborate. If there was not a set time frame it would ave been smoother

[@LetsPaintwithViolet]

I prefer the classic painting - beautiful work on the van Gogh section!! While the collage is cool, I think the other demonstrates more artistic skill.

[@lidanaude8022]

Both pieces are very well done. It was hard to choose. Hope you are all ok!. To much drama to enjoy. Hard to watch it made me sad . I did finish watching and enjoyed the end results. ❤❤❤

[@emmalong8242]

Well this showed me I probably would be able to paint with my kids… lol I would totally be just like John, so I completely understand why he was the way he was. But you can’t argue with results, their painting came out so beautiful and they did amazing job.

[@kayleenwest]

Well that was intense! My vote is the portrait of Elli. If the other had a likeness it may have got my vote. Though a collage was used the design was still dramatic and why I my vote. Astounding how much was done despite the time and dynamics.

[@stampinturtles]

lol 1:24:09 😂 they started saying things to just make each other laugh. They literally make a masterpiece together. But the process is stressful! 😩 But they all love what they are doing and are so confident. They all want it to be what they want it to be. ❤

[@diannebond5656]

The Girl with the Pearl Earring is my choice. I think the other painting is too busy even though there are some great areas of it. The focus of the girl with the pearl earring is standout whereas the eye moves in every direction in the liberty painting. The flag needs a more defined outline is a suggestion.

[@walkinjo1]

Love the blind contour drawings! I do this often with the grandkids!

[@diannecousins2321]

Wow fabulous to watch x

[@sanetjonker5183]

Can't choose ..both are EXCELLANT..but for teamwork and recognizing the sitter ..girl with the pearl earring..

[@rionholdtonceandfutureboat8947]

The Vermeer (pearl) painting is also a further collaboration of techniques-green screen, costuming props, collage, mediums, application methods-not just masters and styles. Though the flag with its nod to a current master is wonderfully creative, too!

[@donitafichter8298]

I know the voting has been done but if I had been part of it I would have voted for Dimitra’s team!! Both paintings are amazing but I think theirs edges into first place 😘

[@CatWezel66]

For me definitely the girl with the pearl 😁💝

[@susanbrown-sj3vq]

Not impressed using collage for face. Do not deserve to win😮

[@NaturalLuxury]

I couldn't possibly work with John...oh my gosh, he's like a petulant child, stomping his feet to get his way. Terrible and childish...

[@Vanessa-ie8bu]

You need to re-watch it It was Dahlia who pushed John to breaking point. John was only trying to make it work.

[@NaturalLuxury]

He's an adult and the parent in this situation, his behaviour was petulant, his communication was extremely poor and all his actions were in contradiction to collaboration. He whined the whole time about the circumstances and tried to control his children, not allowing them to be fellow artists and adults in this situation, he treated them like they were still his little kids, it was hard to watch.

[@Vanessa-ie8bu]

​@@NaturalLuxuryall I know is I watched Dahlia dominate him. And Dino followed suit. She even physically pushed him away. He was making great suggestions of lying the painting down (in other words trying to find a solution through compromise) but both kids rubbished the suggestion immediately. That's what I call petulant. Dahlia and Dino disrespected him many times. If I were John I would have walked, but he's an absolute hero for sticking it out.

[@NaturalLuxury]

@@Vanessa-ie8bu Watch the next episode dear, he openly talks about his behaviour and so do the rest of the team. His suggestion to put the painting on the floor directly conflicted with what the other two team members were doing, he knew it would make his job easier and theirs impossible, it was selfishly motivated. Also note that every single time he was called out on his actions, he gaslit everyone around him, claiming he didn't do the thing that they literally just filmed him doing. It was awful. Maybe you need to watch it again, or maybe study some human behaviour and psychology beforehand, some background knowledge here would help you out.

[@sandrathompson5762]

I prefer the lady with the pearl earring. Considering it was mainly to be a portrait, I think the other Painting lost a recognizable portrait.

[@marypartridge5154]

Their technical skill is amazing but I'm not sure about the composition. But the way they are painted is incredible. I would like this technical skill. As I see it Van Gogh has already done this.

[@marypartridge5154]

This makes for interesting content but like these reality shoes they can be terribly damaging to the artists that did not win.

[@marypartridge5154]

I think it would be great to get Brian Rutenberg to look at the art. As Brian's paintings are both great and they sell. Just an idea

[@joansmit5782]

Just a gentle note: we all have words we use too much…please listen to the dialog…too many times the word “really” was used. In one case, three times in one sentence. It distracts.

[@tinacluff2793]

I like Jake, Dafni, and Kate's painting. I don't understand the flag in the other one.

[@cynthiawilliams6435]

Eli's team painting looks the best in this episode. Dimitra's team painting - the background looks like a hot urban mess, in a bad way.

[@Vanessa-ie8bu]

This was so hard to watch Dahlia and Dino be super pushy and hot headed toward their dad, and then accuse him of being negative when he wasn't. Then Elli chimed in to say he was negative too, when he wasnt. I don't know why he didn't walk from the room and leave them all to it. It takes great maturity and fortitude to persevere and make the best of that situation. John you're a legend. You were a team player, when Dahlia and Dino were not. They were selfish and bitchy. I even saw Dahlia shove you away with her arm. They didn't consider your request to lay the painting on a table, which I saw as John trying to find a resolution to the problem. I'm unfollowing Dahlia now. And Elli, you need to re-watch this and apologise to your husband.

[@annika93dk7]

Whos painting of a horse is it that John has on his back?

[@adeledallasorr4736]

Fantastic

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Yay. Been waiting

[@rolo4945]

You need true artists to judge

[@dianekhamilton]

Although I voted for painting on the left, it was hard for me to do because I did not want to reward the attitude of two of the painters on that team. The older man was obnoxious and controlling and the blond girl was defensive and quite immature. To me, if the artists cannot even have grace and support for their own team for just three hours, I think it’s sad. Grow up and work together!

[@lindaarnold2428]

Extremely interesting to see these different artists trying to each have his/her own way. Plus, it all looks like a joke.

[@creativespark7371]

I love this show, I have watched seasons 2 and 3. Like any show I watch, I do have some critiques, such as a lot of the students seem to have similar styles. But season 1, the artists differ on their styles! This made me very happy! Unfortunately, this episode is very hard to watch because it seemed very hard for the dad to work with his kids. The worst part of the show for me is when Jake tried to make a joke, but it was not funny at all. It was distasteful, disgusting, and disturbing. At 1:36:48, Jake holds up a roller and says "It is time to K¡1L some children!". Absolutely disgusting.

[@Habück]

Team Kate cheating so hard with that giant print .... and Mad John is the most funny thing ever! LOL

[@tanyapaton5402]

um , Keith Haring ... super famous !

[@rolo4945]

Dahlia’s style is stunning

[@coreyano]

Miranda you had the best painting

[@ravenkushner]

Yes, but she disagreed with Ellie. I think that was the kiss of death.

[@coreyano]

@@ravenkushner yeah. She was trying to tell her the legs were longer but the teacher wasn't getting it. Also, it seems like they're all related. Hahaha. I'm trying to figure out who is who

[@abnett41]

One was a painting, and the other collage with graffiti .

[@breau8]

I love this show but why in the world do need the music so loud it drowns out your voices. Musuc is nice but turnnit down

[@judithcjames5316]

I would not have ever talked to any one my parents like the kids on John's team. I understand that they all earn really good to great money! But , WOW! Unless this was an act.

[@stampinturtles]

I think it’s a teenage thing. But at some point the parents have to let kids grow up. But always honor your parents. I struggled before with wanting to voice myself with my mom. And I hate to admit that I used harsh words and was disrespectful. 😢 if only I could go back in time and do better. I think hormones play a huge part in it. This family does show how they love each other and are comfortable expressing themselves. ❤

[@KashiGirl911]

omg.. Dad -'may i add some too?' ...daughter-'enough with the attitude'.. :/

[@nikaart5360]

Okay what I don't get is why Norman Rockwell is not considered a master but super super weird artist are considered so great? 🤔

[@leonienolan511]

Some artist s should just paint alone 😅

[@silviam-artstudio]

John 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Slaskhinken]

The flash😅

[@nuiwai5402]

❤lovely introduction. Can you do an episode on female artists as inspiration❤

[@LITANDLEGIT2024]

great episode, just way too long....more painting less filler...2hrs??

[@maya1777]

Love this show but the music drives me mad.

[@sanetjonker5183]

Judges should be somebody that knows art and the criteria for the painting!!!!!

[@janinafisher101]

The original judges were members of the Milan Art group - I can't remember the correct name of it now - but all were artists. Brian and Nehemiah here were judging based on their own personal interpretations, but that did not determine the outcome of the competition.

[@stampinturtles]

Yall should have hugged Miranda. Bless her heart. How sad. The taking off of the overalls was so hard. On a lighter note I thought it was good Elli picked her hubby first. (Of course he’s the best).

[@starveartist]

Whenever i see the cliche Basquiat crown on someone's work, it feels super amateur. In this case, they are literally trying to reference great artists, so it's more understandable, thoigh toms of newer artists love to throw them in. 👑👑👑

[@quietspacearts]

i found under settings cogwheel you can go to stable volume it turns down the distracting loud music which spoils the show apart from that love the paintings, inspirational

[@Ginger-u2g]

The loud music is just getting worse and louder. It's getting unwatchable at this point.

[@Spiritualgangsteress]

So cool you added the post-episode votes🫶🏽

[@LITANDLEGIT2024]

colabs dont work.....no artist would share their canvas......

[@NopeNopeNopeNotGonnaHappen]

LOL. Calling your daughter a master, and then saying that Keith Haring's style isn't recognizable.

[@be4realz]

most awkward episode so far

[@viktoriyarts]

these paintings are a mess...