Ep 3. Episode 3
- January 30, 2018
- 43 min
In Episode 3 of Portrait Artist of The Year season 4, nine more artists take on the challenge of creating a portrait of a celebrity sitter, in the hopes of winning a cash prize and the title of Portrait Artist of The Year.
The episode kicks off with the artists being introduced to their celebrity sitter, Laura Linney, an American actress best known for her roles in The Truman Show, Love Actually and Ozark. The artists have just four hours to create a portrait of her in their preferred medium, ranging from oil paints to pencil sketches.
As the artists work on their portraits, the judges – Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan – provide insight and feedback on their progress. While some artists struggle with capturing Laura's likeness, others take a more experimental approach, incorporating abstract elements and unconventional techniques.
One artist fills his canvas with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, while another creates a detailed pencil drawing that showcases Laura's piercing blue eyes. Another artist opts for a more conceptual approach, creating a portrait of Laura in which her image is fractured and fragmented.
As the four hours come to a close, the judges gather to critique the finished portraits, ultimately selecting three artists to move on to the next round. The remaining artists pack up their work and head home, anxiously awaiting the judges' verdict on who will become Portrait Artist of The Year.
The final part of the episode sees the three selected artists facing off in a final challenge, where they must create a portrait of a mystery celebrity sitter in just six hours. The stakes are high, as the winner of this challenge will move on to the semifinals and be one step closer to the title of Portrait Artist of The Year.
Overall, Episode 3 of Portrait Artist of The Year season 4 offers a fascinating insight into the art of portraiture, as nine talented artists take on the daunting task of capturing the likeness of a famous actor on canvas. With its combination of creativity, competition, and insightful commentary from the judges, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the art of painting and portraiture.
