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Portrait Artist of the Year

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Artists are getting their time in the spotlight with "Portrait Artist of the Year." An esteemed panel of judges travel across Europe in search of the brightest star in the art world. Each episode features a regional competition and contestants are challenged to produce a portrait of one of three famous sitters, the judges select who moves onto the semifinal. When three are remaining, the finalists will have their work displayed in the world-famous National Portrait Gallery in London and the winner will receive a $10,000 commission to become a permanent part of the British Library. Such famous sitters that are featured are Sir Ian McKellen, Sophie Turner, Sophie Dahl, Maisie Williams, Julian Fellowes, Alan Cumming, among so many more.

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Portrait Artist of the Year Cast

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Portrait Artist of the Year Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh and Philippa Perry strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalize the three famous faces on canvas.

8:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh and Philippa Perry strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalize the three famous faces on canvas.

11:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh and Philippa Perry strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalize the three famous faces on canvas.

1:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh, Philippa Perry

Guests Sue Barker, Alan Titchmarsh and Philippa Perry strike a pose as the painters put their artistic flair to the test to immortalize the three famous faces on canvas.

5:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Best of Portrait Artist of the Year

A look back on the best moments from the eighth season of Portrait Artist of the Year.

4:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori New

Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution.

9:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution.

12:00 AM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Portrait Artist of the Year Celebrities v Kids Special

Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution.

5:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution.

8:00 PM on Makeful

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Portrait Artist of the Year Nigel Havers, Mishal Husain, Vanessa Kingori

Artists from across the U.K. and Ireland compete in a battle of skill as they attempt to produce portraits of famous sitters; the winner will receive a £10,000 prize, along with their winning portrait being hung in a famous cultural institution.

11:00 PM on Makeful

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