Unveiling The Final Commission - Portrait Artist of the Year

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

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@georgefrench1907 7 ай бұрын

Clearly among the most interesting artists and sitters. bravo!

@AlexaOleksa 7 ай бұрын

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

@aliceinwonderland.2080 8 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@carol_english 4 ай бұрын

Two dancers. One dancing with his pencil. I feel as if they are mirrors for one another, each working in their own medium. 😊Exciting and moving as both process and product. Beautiful to watch.

@berolinastrassmann 7 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@LizHelmn 7 ай бұрын

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

@berolinastrassmann 7 ай бұрын

@@LizHelmn You are right. I had almost forgotten about it (fortunately).

@zimnizzle 7 ай бұрын

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.

@ConstantGardener-q9q 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Me too!

@cath3638 8 ай бұрын

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

@Ebilehita 8 ай бұрын

You never saw that

@cath3638 8 ай бұрын

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

@toddaulner5393 7 ай бұрын

Degas as well as Leonardo.

@cath3638 7 ай бұрын

@@toddaulner5393 Yes! Absolutely.

@FoxRogers 4 ай бұрын

yes it reminds so much of Leonardo, my favorite works of his are his sketches of people. I saw a few that were off display in a class I got to take at Oxford, we got to go see them at the Ashmolean@toddaulner5393

@gwenritch 7 ай бұрын

absolutely beautiful. Tapped into the spiritual side!

@deborahcorreale352 7 ай бұрын

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

@nancyloomis3046 7 ай бұрын

Wow 🤩 What a fantastic artist!

@judymoolenschot5126 6 ай бұрын

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!

@raimonda6653 6 ай бұрын

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 . 🎉❤

@nuiwai5402 7 ай бұрын

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

@nicolabishop996 7 ай бұрын

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

@milychka2008 8 ай бұрын

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

@ddahstan6876 2 ай бұрын

Hell. I burst into tears when the painting revealed. Extraordinary-- the emotion, the movement and energy, the human spirit, the lines, the dynamic... yet a peaceful strong essence of Carlos's personality shined through. What a gem into the mind of the artist, and I'm so privileged to have witnessed. I'm completely inspired to pick up a pencil again!! Thank You.

@twangel46 3 ай бұрын

They are lovely. I was a portrait painter in my youth

@rubywilcox2159 7 ай бұрын

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!

@de-gezel 7 ай бұрын

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...

@plum1700 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. Magic!

@lisaoloughlin6476 7 ай бұрын

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

@YesItsMeGuys68 7 ай бұрын

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..

@hunkhk Ай бұрын

Totally agree, Curtis has such a depth and honesty. Best episode ever

@gwendolynfish2102 7 ай бұрын

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

@terri3696 7 ай бұрын

I love Curtis’ style. He’s amazing ❤

@kellywachsify 6 ай бұрын

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!

@barbaracranford527 4 ай бұрын

So touched by both the artist and the model...gorgeous result....

@heidipeters7174 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@meredithannetteharper8384 7 ай бұрын

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!

@twangel46 3 ай бұрын

I love his style, the dancer drawings were brilliant

@eliseventer7298 8 ай бұрын

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

@bewareofpigeons 8 ай бұрын

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.

@janetmckenzie146 Ай бұрын

Fascinating-both the dancer and the artist have a classical background, but have integrated their personality-their modernity-into what they do. The contrast between the incredible fluidity and strength and stillness of Carlos with Curtis’s quick pencil movements; Carlos finding the movement to the pose, Curtis finding Carlos within the layers of wandering pencil. The final portrait was unlike anything I expected; the depiction of Carlos’s face was exquisite. Here is the dancer as dreamer, as motion, emerging from a swirling cloud. The final portrait combines the formal elements of portraiture-Carlos’s face-with a dreamlike sense of motion. Kudos to Curtis, Carlos, and a beautiful, unique addition to the Birmingham Museum’s portrait gallery.

@tomemberton1546 7 ай бұрын

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

@michaelnicola5210 17 күн бұрын

I have never had quite this experience before, of feeling to deeply involved personally with a program. The level of intimacy, engagement and creativity shared with such respect for each other, their mutual paths and, while it was all happening, we were given the great honor of witnessing it all. I've literally been weeping throughout and couldn't be more grateful. This was very, very rare indeed. Great gratitude and thanks to both Curtis and Carlos for sharing so deeply and generously. Speechless.........my my.....

@ddlang2514 6 ай бұрын

There is emotion in this portrait

@moedeez7654 6 ай бұрын

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.

@hunkhk Ай бұрын

This blew me away two beautiful men two incredible artists such respect for each other. This has to be my favourite artist of the year so much talent. Curtis' commissioned piece was outstanding

@charmmaeonineza1501 7 ай бұрын

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

@GeneNorris-dk7rf 7 ай бұрын

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

@13klecan 7 ай бұрын

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.

@phyllisholt4847 4 ай бұрын

Brilliantly done. Captures the essence of the man the dancer the technique. Gives movement elegance peace serenity. Could look at it all day long

@667hodge Ай бұрын

Doesn't deserve to be hanging in a museum

@starveartist 5 ай бұрын

One of the best final tesults they have ever shown on this show!!!

@triconcert 5 ай бұрын

Amazing to see the ultimate creativity emerging from Curtis and Carlos! Wow! I would also hazard a guess that Curtis completed other works of Carlos for posterity. Stunning!

@MsFukeneh 7 ай бұрын

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

@sjwilloughby-greene8214 7 ай бұрын

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

@sheilagilleland4312 5 ай бұрын

Amazing! he really showed expression in his face and energy in his body! 🙌🏻❤️

@faganquin6483 7 ай бұрын

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

@sacrebleu1371 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@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.

@corrieboomgaard9205 3 ай бұрын

I am absolutely amazed! No words can express my admiration for such godly talent.

@suzannepuckett5721 7 ай бұрын

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!!

@magsj6474 7 ай бұрын

FIFTY!!! Positive pure living no doubt.

@beakittelscherz5419 7 ай бұрын

I thought he was about 30!!!🤯

@Rishro29 6 ай бұрын

Wow wow wow. What emotional and beautiful art

@andrewklassen478 4 ай бұрын

One of the most unique styles for a portrait artist I've seen o the show. The way he captures the personality in just the eyes is amazing.

@gillesblanchard1699 3 ай бұрын

What a magnificent portrayal of Carlos Acosta! The artist, Curtis Holder, has captured the essence of a living man in both form and spirit. The painter's brushstrokes bring to life a canvas in constant motion. It is so refreshing and stunning that I am overwhelmed by his unique approach. Congratulations to both the creator and the muse!

@celebratelife8436 3 ай бұрын

@@gillesblanchard1699 he didn't use a brush or paint for this just colored pencils

@joseantonioneves4021 7 ай бұрын

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

@fionabryant7923 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful,, such soul in the translation to paper

@rosesuenram6842 7 ай бұрын

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.

@toddmurphy523 6 ай бұрын

There was one drawing he did when he first started the "the full commission", back in his London studio, that had two faces as if in a time lapse that I thought was exceptionally beautiful. The finished commission had a nice overall feeling, but would have loved to see a finished drawing of the "time lapse" mentioned above...(37:22 to 37:30).

@dalestaley5637 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@jeffreypostma6832 2 ай бұрын

Amazing artist, and it was so nice to see the chemistry between the sitter and the artist. It was a match made in heaven I would say and the end result is truly unique and wonderful. To think someone can archieve such a monumental piece with color pencil is insane.

@kathleenfredrickson8593 7 ай бұрын

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.

@wendyfowler1396 7 ай бұрын

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 -

@desertpotter1003 7 ай бұрын

Wow, so original, love his style. ❤

@lisastevens2607 5 ай бұрын

Amazing 💙🦋

@tzarinaruths.2610 6 ай бұрын

I love this artist. The strength of movement yet the soft touch of emotion grips my attention. I'd like to see more video of other portraits you are doing, the process of it all is just as exciting for me to watch. The Prince of Wales & his Family would be lovely for Mr. Holder to draw. Beautiful art & very talented Artist is Curtis Holder. I will definately be following his career.

@pamelacorbett8774 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s a beautiful, sensitive rendition. There is a strange alchemy at work here, the way the very spirit and the essence of the sitter gradually appears onto the paper from a tentative mass of lines dictated by some mysterious mental process which I doubt even the artist himself understands. Fascinating and very rewarding.

@jimstallard1911 7 ай бұрын

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!

@mknees1467 8 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@edithlazenby5839 7 ай бұрын

It's PERFECTION...❤

@life-rethought 7 ай бұрын

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

@kensteffes6712 6 ай бұрын

An abstract portrait. New and Interesting.

@FoxRogers 4 ай бұрын

That was an amazing piece. I loved being able to see so much of the process. Thank you ❤

@sharonyoung3465 3 ай бұрын

A stunning final work, his process reminded me a bit of the Alan Cumming portrait, definitely 2 artists collaborating and appreciating each other's work..

@mentalfloss100 6 ай бұрын

Simple but POWERFUL ❤❤❤❤

@cynthiaoliver8566 6 ай бұрын

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

@cynthiaestrada8318 7 ай бұрын

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