The search for the UK's next great portrait painter is on in season 11 of *Portrait Artist of the Year*. Hosted by Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell, the series gathers talented artists to compete in intense challenges. Each week, contestants have just four hours to capture the likeness and character of a surprise celebrity sitter. Under the expert eyes of judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, and Kate Bryan, the artists display an incredible diversity of styles and techniques. The winner of each heat moves one step closer to the grand prize: a prestigious commission to paint a famous personality for a national gallery. This season offers a compelling look at the creative process from start to finish. The dramatic season 11 ended on December 18, 2024 sign up for a reminder.
Generated on July 19, 2025
by Google Gemini model gemini-2.5-pro.
Portrait Artist of the Year season 11 on Sky Arts is a competitive reality TV show that celebrates artistic talent from across the UK. Each episode features amateur and professional artists as they race against the clock to create portraits of celebrities, using a variety of styles and techniques. The contestants are judged by a panel of art experts who critique their work based on creativity, likeness, and skill. Throughout the season, viewers get an inside look at each artist’s creative process while learning more about portraiture as an art form. Season 11 ended on December 18, 2024 sign up for a reminder. Whether you’re an art lover or just enjoy watching talented people compete, this series offers inspiration and excitement in every episode.
Generated on July 19, 2025
by ChatGPT model gpt-4.1.
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Current description from The TVDB.
