Painting With John
“Meditations and mischief.”
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Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life.
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Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Season two introduces Cowboy Beckett and combines stunning images of Lurie’s paintings, original music, and irreverent point-of-view on topics such as tapping into one’s childlike artistic side, his overall ambivalence toward fame, and more.
Season 3
A fireside chat that seems to constantly plummet into delightful mayhem, each of the half-hour episodes finds the artist enhancing his intricate watercolor techniques while reflecting on life lessons big and small. The series combines Lurie’s irreverent point-of-view with dynamic captures of his paintings and original music, vivid retellings of his wildest memories, and even some of his luminary toast.
Episodes
Season 1
Bob Ross Was Wrong
After contemplating how to open his show, John discusses his parents’ approach to nurturing their kids’ creativity and his lack of trust in someone until he has heard them laugh.
The Explosion Story
John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show open. Next, he shares how his cancer treatment led to a middle-of-the-night disastrous shrimp curry incident and recalls meeting Barry White.
Elephant
John recounts how the obsession he and his brother shared for John Coltrane’s “Live at Birdland” resulted in an unfortunate Sunday breakfast and chronicles his epic quest to procure a live eel in Manhattan.
Fame Is Bad
John explains the origin of the painting he made in “honor” of Gore Vidal, tells the story of the now-famous actor who used to clean his house, and ponders the toll that fame took on his friend Anthony Bourdain.
The Disappearance of Chicken Man
John contemplates uncanny disappearances on the island where he lives. Next, he tells the story of being turned away from the DMV at 17 and how his mother tried to intervene.
Finding Rudolph
John considers the complex songs of tree frogs, recounts ongoing attempts to make his cameraman Erik laugh, and reflects on the challenges and benefits of painting with watercolors. Season finale.
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About Painting With John
“Meditations and mischief.”
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life. Across 3 seasons and 18 episodes, originally airing on HBO, with status "Canceled".
Painting With John Cast and Characters
The cast features John Lurie (as Self), Nesrin Wolf (as Self), and Ann Mary Gludd James (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Painting With John has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Painting With John keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Painting With John
Where can I watch Painting With John online for free?
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How many episodes does Painting With John have?
Painting With John has 18 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Painting With John good? What's the rating?
Painting With John holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 14 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Painting With John?
The main cast includes John Lurie, Nesrin Wolf, and Ann Mary Gludd James.
Is Painting With John available in English?
Yes — Painting With John was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Painting With John released?
Painting With John first aired in 2021.
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Where can I watch Painting With John for free?
You can watch Painting With John online for free on Bowood.TV. All 18 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Painting With John have?
Painting With John currently has 3 seasons and a total of 18 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Painting With John about?
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life. It belongs to the Documentary, Comedy, Reality genres.
In which language is Painting With John originally available?
Painting With John was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Painting With John first released?
Painting With John first premiered on January 22, 2021 (2021).
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