The Big Painting Challenge (2017)

S1E1 Still Life

Title: Still Life Plot: Hosted by Mariella Frostrup and Rev Richard Coles, this competition showcases aspiring artists as they battle it out in a series of creative challenges. Each episode features two tasks, guided by mentors who offer valuable insights, followed by a critical evaluation from a panel of judges, resulting in one contestant being eliminated. In this episode, the focus is on still life. The initial task involves a cluttered table of objects, where mentors Diana Ali and Pascal Anson share essential techniques. The second challenge requires artists to scale up their work, as half recreate Vincent van Gogh's iconic Bedroom in Arles, while the other half interpret Roy Lichtenstein's Interior with Waterlilies. Struggling with oil paints and proportions, the artists strive to showcase their unique styles. During a private exhibition, the public views the artwork and can vote for their preferred artist, granting them a direct pass to the next round. Finally, judges Lachlan Goudie, Daphne