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Season 1 – Painting With John

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Filmed at his worktable, artist John Lurie hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares reflections on what he has learned about life.
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Painting With John — Season 1

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A celebration of art and life through the eyes of a delightful curmudgeon, Painting with John is a surprising, intimate feat of TV joy.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine Jul 29, 2021
This is a meditative show for people who can't stomach meditation apps -- and thank heavens for that. Go to Full Review John Semley The New Republic Jul 29, 2021
Painting With John restores something of premium cable's initial promise. It is singular, and strange, and obviously the work of a distinct perspective and personality. Go to Full Review Peter Keough Boston Globe Jul 28, 2021
As he warns at the start, Lurie won't teach you how to paint, but after listening to his shaggy-dog stories and watching him create his numinous pictures he might make you want to try. Go to Full Review Aaron Barnhart Primetimer Jul 28, 2021
Painting with John is nothing like Fishing with John, but what's remarkable is that even though we now have endless TV... Painting With John is, like its predecessor, a true original. Go to Full Review Vikram Murthi The Nation Apr 10, 2021
A cult musician, actor, and director returns with a television show that's nominally about painting but is in reality a creative and spiritual journey. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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WarDriver84 @Wardriver Aug 5, 2023 A very interesting man, nothing sleek or tailored, what you see is what you get, the music is great and i love his views on things. Great for unwinding from a busy day. See more David B @dlbicycle Jun 12, 2023 John's music has brought me great joy for forty years. I am biased, but the soundtrack is worth the time spent. Beyond the songs, I love his stories. You can feel his sincerity. His creativity is unmatched. Watching the painting segments tells a compelling story of the paint and pulls me in so I can't wait to see what happens, how it turns out. The vignettes with friends and staff just get better as they learn what they want to do. The ladies are so tolerant of his shenanigans; there are many grins to be had. I savor each episode. See more Susan J @CallMeLulu Jun 5, 2023 love it - brilliant - funny - kind - extremely strange - loved him for years and so happy to see him again. See more Mar 1, 2022 CANCEL THIS SHOW ! Terrible personality to host a show that he made ( otherwise would have never been made ) A self centered man who thinks he knows everything and he is cruel . It has nothing to do with instructional painting but all about him and his narrow minded opinions . Sorry John - But everyone can paint when they choose to pick up a brush !! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder . See more Feb 20, 2022 It was so weird and wonderful. I now have to go back and watch season 1. See more Nov 23, 2021 Painting with John is the finest thing i have ever seen, on TV or otherwise. It's wonderment, entertainment, enlightenment... all the good *ments. Read my blog post about Painting with John: https://perryspen.ca/2021/03/17/painting-with-john-review-one/ See more Read all reviews
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John Lurie

Host

John Lurie

Director

John Lurie

Writer

Adam McKay

Executive Producer

Todd Schulman

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2021 Bob Ross Was Wrong After contemplating how to open his show, artist John Lurie discusses his parents' approach to nurturing their kids' creativity, and his lack of trust in someone until he has heard them laugh. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 29, 2021 The Explosion Story John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show opening, shares how his cancer treatment led to a middle-of-the-night disastrous shrimp curry incident, and recalls meeting Barry White. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 5, 2021 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 12, 2021 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 19, 2021 The Disappearance of Chicken Man John shares the story of being turned away from the DMV at 17 and how his mother tried to intervene. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 26, 2021 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Lurie
Executive Producer
Adam McKay, Todd Schulman
Screenwriter
John Lurie
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2021
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