I was gobsmacked by the winner in Season 4 after watching the judges overlook truly gifted artists. I'm not sure I will keep watching. As a painter myself I hate the way supposedly "fresh," which seems to equate to sloppy brushwork and poor composition, is rewarded over more traditional styles. Sigh...it's such a good idea and so nice to see creativity getting air time. But if the result is judges who really can't intelligently discuss their choices and the best are overlooked then I won't waste my time. Another issue that that not all the participants' work is shown, which makes it hard to form your own opinions. It could be so much better!
Review of Portrait Artist of the Year
