Painting With John
Artist John Lurie reflects on life, art, and creativity while painting captivating scenes, sharing personal stories, and offering insights.
Artist John Lurie reflects on life, art, and creativity while painting captivating scenes, sharing personal stories, and offering insights.
John's new show premieres! He reflects on his parents' creative influence and reveals a unique trust test: he only trusts those whose laughter he's heard.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn's drone keeps crashing, ruining his show open. Cancer treatment sparks a shrimp curry catastrophe and a bizarre meeting with Barry White.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn's shared obsession with Coltrane's "Live at Birdland" leads to a disastrous breakfast and a hilarious quest for a live eel in Manhattan.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn reveals the story behind his Gore Vidal tribute painting, recounts his former house cleaner, now a famous actor, and reflects on Anthony Bourdain's struggles with fame.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn 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.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn explores the beauty of nature, recounts humorous moments with his cameraman Erik, and reflects on the artistic journey of watercolor painting.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn sacrifices his handsomeness for humanity - and the introduction of Cowboy Beckett.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn yells at the moon for not keeping an appointment and gives a lecture about new technology in the theater.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn recounts the time Joey Ramone waved at him.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn scares people on bicycles while trying to explain that life is a beautiful and wonderful thing.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn encounters a drunk pilot and decides it is safe to fly with him, while Ann Mary shares how she makes Weapon Potatoes.
▶ Watch EpisodeJohn talks about attending the 1962 World Series with his father.
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