Hosted by award winning actor Miranda Tapsell and beloved comedian Luke McGregor, this captivating eight-part art competition series explores one of the most accessible and provocative forms of art - the portrait.
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- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes aired
- 12
- Latest aired
- S02E04
- Total runtime
- 9h 50min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 November 2025 – December 2025 8 episodes
- Season 2 August 2026 – October 2026 8 episodes
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S02E01 Episode 1
August 16 · 51min find the promo
Show synopsis
Nine artists, both amateur and professional compete to create portraits of celebrity sitters Matt Preston, Dannii Minogue and John Safran. In just four hours, the artists will need to use all their creativity to earn their spot in the semi-finals.
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S02E02 Episode 2
August 23 · 50min find the promo
Show synopsis
Nine artists go head-to-head, creating portraits of celebrity sitters, Kate Langbroek, Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Troy Cassar-Daley. In just four hours, these talented artists will turn a blank canvas into a stellar work of art.
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S02E03 Episode 3
August 30 · 50min find the promo
Show synopsis
Nine Australian artists showcase their creativity and skill in a race against the clock. They have four hours to create portraits of celebrity sitters Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole. Only one artist will make it through to the semi-final.
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S02E04 Episode 4
September 6 · 50min find the promo
Show synopsis
Nine artists compete in Portrait Artist of the Year, creating portraits of Casey Donovan, Lisa McCune and Dave Hughes. Using a range of techniques and mediums in just four hours, they showcase their creativity and skill.
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S02E05 Episode 5
September 13 · 49min find the promo
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Nine artists compete for a spot in the semi-final, painting portraits of Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann, The Piano's Andrea Lam and comedian Josh Thomas. Emotion overwhelms one of the sitters as their portraits are revealed.
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S02E06 Episode 6
September 20 · 49min find the promo
Show synopsis
Nine artists showcase their skills, creating portraits of musician Baker Boy, designer Jenny Kee and Kath & Kim's Peter Rowsthorn. Which artist will earn the coveted final spot in the semi-final?
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S02E07 Episode 7
September 27 · 47min find the promo
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The pressure is on as the top six artists compete head-to-head in the semi-final. They'll be painting their own unique renditions of ARIA award winning singer Marcia Hines. Who will make the top three and progress to the final?
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S02E08 Episode 8
October 4 · 50min find the promo
Show synopsis
The Grand Final is here! Three incredible artists step up to their easels and battle it out, painting Australian rock music icon Kirk Pengilly. They're competing to win a life-changing commission and the title of Australia's Portrait Artist of the Year.