Painting With John — Season 1, Episode 4: Fame Is Bad
Documentary, Comedy, Reality • 21 min • 3 seasons, 18 episodes • ★ 7.6/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About Painting With John
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.