About this season
It is a nationwide search to find the best landscape artist. Filmed at picturesque locations around the UK, contestants paint National Trust properties for a chance to win a £10,000 commission for a British institution's permanent collection. Through several rounds, winners are selected to advance to the semifinal, and then to the final. Judging the competition are British art historian Kate Bryan, independent curator Kathleen Soriano, and award-winning artist Tai-Shan Schierenberg.
Episodes (9)
1. Scotney Castle
Aired 11 October 2016 • 45 min
Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell search for a new star landscape artist as contestants capture National Trust properties across the country, starting at Scotney Castle, Kent.
2. Wray Castle
Aired 18 October 2016 • 45 min
The competition continues as hosts Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell welcome eight new artists and 50 wildcard entries to the stunning Wray Castle in Cumbria.
3. Stowe
Aired 25 October 2016 • 45 min
Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
4. Scotney Castle
Aired 1 November 2016 • 45 min
The competition moves to Kent, where eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the stunning countryside views of Scotney Castle.
5. Wray Castle
Aired 8 November 2016 • 45 min
Eight new artists and a host of wildcard entries attempt to capture the picture-perfect views of Wray Castle, Cumbria. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
6. Stowe
Aired 15 November 2016 • 45 min
The competition moves to Stowe, Buckinghamshire, where the artists attempt to capture views of the stunning country house and gardens. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
7. Margate Harbour - Semi-Final
Aired 22 November 2016 • 45 min
It's the semi-final and the artists set up their easels at Margate harbour, where they attempt to capture the stunning coastline views. Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell host.
8. Loch Ness
Aired 29 November 2016 • 45 min
It's the final and the artists arrive in Loch Ness to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands before Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell announce the winner
9. Petworth House - Final
Aired 6 December 2016 • 45 min
This special film joins the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016 winner at Petworth to take a look at their journey through the competition and their remarkable work.