Unveiling The Final Commission - Portrait Artist of the Year - Art Documentary

Portrait Artist of the Year - S07 E11
Dive into a captivating journey with Curtis Holder as he paints the legendary Carlos Acosta. From initial sketches to the grand unveiling, witness art and ballet collide in this unforgettable portrait creation. Don't miss the final masterpiece reveal!
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Discover the captivating world of Portrait Artist of the Year as talented artists compete in a thrilling arts competition. Witness their remarkable skills in portrait drawing and painting, guided by renowned hosts Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner. Immerse yourself in the beauty of art, from captivating landscapes to stunning portraits, in this engaging documentary series.
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[@raimonda6653]

I am speechless on how sensitive , beautiful this piece is ! Risk taking of Curtis and honesty of Carlos to show himself so simple and from the heart ! I find these meetings with the finalists so inspiring ! Much gratitude to create this show . 🎉❤

[@LS-kg6my]

12:50 I love how the two artists converged … nearly cried. This is absolutely my favorite Portrait Artist of the Year. It was such an interesting connection between these two artists. And plus Carlos is so beautiful!

[@spacecardinal]

Me too!

[@zimnizzle]

I don’t always understand what the judges see, but I truly appreciate this artist’s talent. He sees things in the world that I do not and captures feelings on paper with pencil - things we all use all the time - but in such a way that reveal so much more. Despite the fact that these are drawings, they evoke so much emotion. I find myself so moved by them. He is truly something extraordinary, I think.

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

I think the final commission was pretty special. It captured the movement,fluidity and excitement of the Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta, and yet, in contrast ,a huge amount of serenity and peace creating an amazing sense of harmony in his drawing. A very worthy winner.

[@mamaj6028]

I agree, I was holding my breathe, but I really liked it . ❤

[@judymoolenschot5126]

Just breathtaking! It has taken so long for someone to show that one of the most ancient Art forms has a serious place in contemporary Fine Art. This gives me the encouragement to carry on drawing and searching for a new expression and interpretation using this medium which I adore! Congratulations and sincere admiration Curtis Holder!

[@deborahcorreale352]

Looking at it, makes you think he is dreaming of dancing and you can see and feel the movement. Absolutely amazing.

[@georgefrench1907]

Clearly among the most interesting artists and sitters. bravo!

[@kellywachsify]

Risk taker. I love this because it makes you pause. If it were what a finished piece would look like. We would just glaze over it!

[@berolinastrassmann]

I ❤ this! So ethereal and airy. Its like a quick glow through the light. Love the details hidden in the lines, for the viewer to discover. Well done, Curtis! I loved how they developed a warm relationship too. In the unveiling, Carlos went for a hug but the Britishness of the potential recipiebts left him wanting. He is a warm hearted, kind Cuban, people! Give the man a hug if he goes for one ❤

[@user-uw1cs5bn6s]

Likely more a restriction of COVID which has impacted this entire series

[@berolinastrassmann]

@@user-uw1cs5bn6s You are right. I had almost forgotten about it (fortunately).

[@rubywilcox2159]

I've been following this lovely series for some time. What strikes me most, is the experience of building relationship around art. Two people who would never have met otherwise, connect so deeply with each other because of a (stunning) portrait. I like to think that Curtis and Carlos will long be friends now due to their many intersections!

[@moedeez7654]

The movement and fluidity in this portrait is nothing short of stunning! I can feel all of this dancers life struggles and accomplishments in this portrait.

[@cath3638]

Magnificent. The last time I saw movement expressed with emotion like this was a Toulouse-Lautrec. Amazing artist.

[@Ebilehita]

You never saw that

[@cath3638]

@@Ebilehita ???? At an exhibition in Milan...damn I right I did.

[@toddaulner5393]

Degas as well as Leonardo.

[@cath3638]

@@toddaulner5393 Yes! Absolutely.

[@AlexaOleksa]

This is the type of works that i am drawn to - that have a balance of details and impressionism

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Quite possibly the best episode in your series. Really focusing on spending time getting to know both the artist and his subject. outside of Curtis, being a phenomenally, gifted artist he seems to be a beautiful person himself. Thank you for sharing this with us..

[@meredithannetteharper8384]

Curtis’s work is wonderful beyond belief. The eyes alone of his Eddie Izzard are masterpieces, absolutely alive to a degree almost magical. What a talent!

[@heidipeters7174]

This has got to be my favourite winner and muse! Such different worlds yet so similar ! I can understand why they connect so well and that the finished piece is just stunning!

[@heidipeters7174]

A fusion of two powerful energies morph into on extremely beautiful presence

[@gwenritch]

absolutely beautiful. Tapped into the spiritual side!

[@13klecan]

Bravo! love the portrait and the amazing documentary detailing the relationship between these two men. Kindred spirits artistically, visually and spiritually. Love that the judges and museum took a chance on a project done with pencil. The Art world can get so snooty about choice of materials and tools used. As an artist that uses and enjoys both pencil and digital…I get that lot. I have many boxes of different brands and colors. Twenty first century modernization of tools offer pencils that come in so many textures and billions of colors. Any pre-20th century artist would have danced with joy using the myriad tools available to us now from the lowly pencil, spray paint, to high-tech computer and everything in between. This documentary has provided me with tons of inspiration.

[@gwendolynfish2102]

Totally blown away with this artist, the incredible dancer and the finished painting! Incredible!

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

This fellow is a master, reminds me of Leonardo

[@plum1700]

Absolutely stunning. Magic!

[@joseantonioneves4021]

FANTÁSTICO ! Técnica de desenho fora do habitual. Estão todos de parabéns ! 👏 Parabéns ao Carlos pela carreira espectacular que tem desenvolvido ! MUITO BOM 👏👏👏

[@milychka2008]

Such a unique talent ! The fabulous choice, Judges !!! Bravo!

[@cynthiaoliver8566]

I think it is a wonderful portrait. It’s quiet and invites you to take your time and observe/listen carefully.

[@de-gezel]

This is the story of two souls recognizing and nurturing each other, leading to growth for both souls... A magical experience, even for us, viewers. Thank you both so much...

[@kensteffes6712]

An abstract portrait. New and Interesting.

[@terri3696]

I love Curtis’ style. He’s amazing ❤

[@suzannepuckett5721]

Ballet dancers are uncharted more than their legs!!! They are PEOPLE and actors!! Even Carlos talked about how he puts his emotions into his dancing!!

[@nicolabishop996]

What a special artist Curtis is. A special artist produced a magical piece of a special artist. Thank you

[@nancyloomis3046]

Wow 🤩 What a fantastic artist!

[@nuiwai5402]

So beautiful❤ i would love to travel to see it. Fantastic collaboration. Very unexpected❤❤

[@dobeus8957]

I wonder why I was expecting more!

[@bewareofpigeons]

Absolutely stunning final drawing, and a fascinating journey along the way. Curtis isuch a lovely person, incredibly talented and modest, bringing a new dimension to drawing: the inveiling reduced me to tears of admiration.

[@leslovesart]

Absolutely stunning work

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

exquisite, what any great piece of art work needs to be, it is, words cannot convey the great feeling in this work!!!!!!!! BRAVO

[@robynsmall1646]

It reminds me of Rembrandt & da vinci pencil drawings!

[@tomemberton1546]

Curtis, the drawing can hold magic & energy that some forms of painting don't quite capture!! Well done..

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Two magical beings come together to create a masterpiece. ✌️♥️☀️ Thank you so much for sharing.🌾

[@RenBrazil]

Absolutamente maravilhoso!

[@eliseventer7298]

Wondrous to behold. Imagine the final portrait surrounded by the quick sketches as one exhibition piece.

[@magsj6474]

FIFTY!!! Positive pure living no doubt.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I thought he was about 30!!!🤯

[@GeneNorris-dk7rf]

Unreal talent. Definitely one of a kind he has developed a new kind of art

[@MsFukeneh]

It made me cry..so much the body and color tells

[@life-rethought]

thank you. a wonderful journey through his work. actually their work.

[@faganquin6483]

this fellow has a promising career. i hope the museum reframed the drawing so it sat well with the others in the room

[@sacrebleu1371]

An ornate gold frame would greatly detract from the work, my opinion. The work itself is not like everything else, too, and that is refreshing.

[@faganquin6483]

@@sacrebleu1371 i agree. not ornate, but not white either. it makes it look very 1980s. a simple well proportioned gold or black frame. but that's just personal preference. the experts know what they are doing. it's just a little off to my eye.

[@desertpotter1003]

Wow, so original, love his style. ❤

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

I loved this program and the artists, their process and stories, the settings. Everything was perfect! The artist was perfect for this sitter, and the approach was unique. Thanks to the judges as well.

[@Yourenotreal7]

I like it… it’s fleeting and gestural🤔🤗

[@wendyfowler1396]

Strangely, although I can clearly see the dreamer, I don't think that this is the best work shown by this artist in this competition. I love the technique, and the talent shines through between the lines with a charming result. Thankyou to both sitter and artist -

[@fionabryant7923]

Beautiful,, such soul in the translation to paper

[@mknees1467]

I was waiting for the finale! I mean sure, it's 7 am in the morning and can't sleep, so it comes in handy!

[@preeta8275]

Absolutely stunning. So much work and yet very few sharp lines. I have to check out other pieces by the artist. Really amazing. Wow ! His other pieces are spectacular too. Way to go Curtis.

[@charmmaeonineza1501]

I actually cried even if I'm just watching this on screen. How much more if this was in front of me irl

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

Curtis Holder. I remember gsitting in the airport in Cebu very depressed, then suddenly I see everything as passing, as fleeting. As something that comes out of the void to form a ghostly shape. i just love the way he draws. I’ll copy him. That being the best compliment to a creative artist when they influence others profoundly

[@edithlazenby5839]

It's PERFECTION...❤

[@rosesuenram6842]

Oh my. It is awesome. It brought tears to my eyes it was so brilliant. You captured his essence his spirit his humanness. Oh my.

[@barbarapascoe5673]

Stunning

[@carolspitko5646]

Bravo for both of you 👏🏻🫶🏼

[@sukhpreetsinghartist6080]

Unique

[@FrancoisMouton-iu7jt]

It appears like a preliminary sketch to a portrait.

[@jimstallard1911]

I believe that this has been the most amazing Portrait Artist of the Year program I’ve had the privilege to enjoy…couldn’t believe how the time flew by. I actually checked the time feeling it was too short. Bravo! Absolutely a winner. Thank you for sharing these terrific programs. I look forward to each and every one!

[@bobcatnm]

Beautiful!

[@chrisp1355]

The piece is so emotional.

[@christinegreenslade7770]

unbelievable!

[@judylongcore5076]

😢Carlos has strong powerful legs that allow him to soar as he dances. I could not make them out in this portrait. They are vital in his artistic expression. I make out head and hands and vague somethings ..The experts' comments were elusive fragments

[@julieisthatart]

Wonderful show, thank you.

[@remivr01]

amazing amazing amazing - thanks for posting

[@nickrodis6862]

Salamat po

[@ricknico2577]

Think that the likeness of the face could have been a tad more obvious, even thou I love his process👌

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

Much appreciate you posting these videos, but I guess those of us in Canada can't watch the other episodes in this series??

[@berolinastrassmann]

I am in 🇩🇪 and I can see all the episodes. Check out the playlist in this channel. The series is fantastic!

[@berolinastrassmann]

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[@aphrabenn3233]

Reminds of Giacometti’s portraits.

[@geraldgerardo2479]

Looks like the painting done by Mr bean hahaha

[@Vieweratlarge]

I expected so much more😞

[@rodrigocarmelo9070]

When will come the wins episode too your show,thanks

[@stonew1927]

I missed the season. Just tuning into the final. Haven't seen the final commission yet. Yet, from the brief showing of his other works during the season, this seems like a lot of intellectual posturing and blather. I'll acknowlege that the artist does capture the essence of his subjects. And that counts for a lot. But his technique leaves a lot to be desired. Just a bunch of different color scratchy lines. Much easier to execute than other mediums. And he never gives us a complete portraiture. Just partial. Again, easier to complete than bothering to deal with an entire portrait. And now, I'll wait to finish watching the episode to give my final comments..... OK, here goes! Just finished watching the episode. I'll start by saying I really do like the final piece. I enjoyed the process of watching the artist and subject develop together. Yet, the final piece STILL feels unfinished. I understand that is his particular style. Everything is intentional in his haphazard way. But I'm STILL left wanting more; a more developed, realized expression. From the brief showings of the other final studies he was working on at his studio I preferred those, especially the first one which showed two heads. Anyway, I think he's stopped midway in his process of evolving as an artist. I do see some attempt to stretch and try new methods and approaches in the final piece. Hopefully, he'll continue to evolve and his sketches won't continue looking like mere sketches, but more complete, fulfilling, finalized compositions that still do incorporate his uniquely "skethcy" approach . . .

[@lilys4960]

😀

[@aphasiatech]

To each his own. I don't really "get" this artist's work; up until the last 5 minutes I was very concerned because none of the sketches seemed to be capturing anything of Carlos. I think the final portrait was "OK"; good in some parts, too messy in others, yet I really didn't think the likeness was there as much as it needed to be. I think the **IDEA** of the motion-portrait was good, but it just looks too unfinished for my taste. But congrats to Curtis & for sticking to his own style.

[@sharongallagher3443]

Not impressive.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I sometimes wish the sensation about Dancers would include wearing appropriate or ANY Underwear while performing... 😑1.53

[@MrQbenDanny]

The very first Acosta pose as Basilio from the ballet Don Quijote should have been at the center of the final choice. That would have been a great standout. Acosta is a remarkable and famous Ballet Dancer. This cheesy Acosta dreams on grass is a forgettable choice. Nobody will know who he is. He is defined by BALLET.

[@BarrowBay]

Like most visual art today….more talk than paint.

[@AFAskygoddess]

Do yourself a favor and just skip to 40:00 to see the "portrait" unveiling. I really, really, really hope the producers choose new judges for next season.

[@gammyshouse]

Let's hope so!

[@martinitime3537]

lol, exactly what I did. I couldn’t stomach watching the whole thing!

[@bewareofpigeons]

I have to say that I agree about having new judges: there must be others. It's like living in a one-party state, stultifying. Let someone else in: their comments and views are so predictable.

[@jessicamaisonet917]

I’m disappointed 😕😳😣 in this show there are so many exceptional artists that get passed over 😔

[@binxiao6175]

New judges? I believe this will never happen 😂 . They keep coming back, same as Donald Trump … 🧟‍♀️

[@maccrowell1787]

He mispronounces Carlos. He says CarlAs.

[@dalesmithson5454]

Personally... I don't like it

[@winkieblink7625]

Holder’s a FABULOUS expressionist artists. This piece would not be my favorite. No movement in the bottom half of the portrait….random scribbling w/ imagery of flowers/leaves? Sorry. IMO.

[@yeshuaart5940]

ESPERABA ALGO MEJOR Y MAS EXPRESIVO, no me gusto. 😁 Tambien se quedo corto en el parecido. Hubieron mejores retratos en los estudios que realizo. Los jurados se dejan llevar mucho por los nombres

[@martinitime3537]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Watkinsstudio]

Really underwhelming portrait, hardly there at all.

[@chriswitt2596]

Really??😂

[@KayInMaine]

I couldn't focus during this episode because both Curtis and Carlos are so gorgeous and sexy! :D Honestly, I liked Curtis' first attempt when he put the canvas up on the easel, but his final piece is really great too.

[@davidtoda1751]

This is so unappealing. Not beautiful, completely void of meaning and symbol.

[@lc9902]

I'm sorry but the portrait looks awkward. The expression on Carlos face painful. Like the artist work not this time. From so many sketches he picked the worst to work on.

[@lucky1u]

Not impressed

[@xmortimorxmortimorx]

How are you going to have an unveiling with masterpieces in the background setting the standards really high only to unvail an underwhelming colored pencil sketch LMAO!

[@adryandiaz]

Looks like any 45 minute sketch at my local live portrait drawing sessions. Overrated for a finished piece, and why do we have to pretend.

[@oORiseAboveOo]

Art critics like to pretend they know better than you, because they spent tons of money on their art degree, so they pretend a 1/4 finished piece of art is magical and wonderful, and if you don’t see that, it’s because you’re uneducated. Real, skillful art is hard. These days we must praise the mediocre. For equity and all that.

[@ArtIsNotAlwaysEasy]

Not at all impressive, expressive, or important.

[@sketchartist1964]

Amateur art

[@donnanutt3650]

What a joke

[@mikeches7992]

What a CRAP..!😅