Series synopsis
Painting With John is an American documentary comedy reality television series that premiered on HBO on January 22, 2021. It ended on July 7, 2023. It was created by John Lurie. It stars John Lurie, Nesrin Wolf and Ann Mary Gludd James.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Meditations and mischief.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Lurie as Self
- Nesrin Wolf as Self
- Ann Mary Gludd James as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 22, 2021 | February 26, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 18, 2022 | March 25, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | June 2, 2023 | July 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bob Ross Was Wrong After contemplating how to open his show, John discusses his parents’ approach to nurturing their kids’ creativity and his lack of trust in someone until he has heard them laugh. |
January 22, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Explosion Story John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show open. Next, he shares how his cancer treatment led to a middle-of-the-night disastrous shrimp curry incident and recalls meeting Barry White. |
January 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
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. |
February 5, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What? John sacrifices his handsomeness for humanity – and the introduction of Cowboy Beckett. |
February 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Children Kicking Hamburger All Over the Highway John yells at the moon for not keeping an appointment and gives a lecture about new technology in the theater. |
February 25, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Bugs Are Winning John recounts the time Joey Ramone waved at him. |
March 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hermits Unite John laments how he, the world, and airports are absolute messes before offering a public service announcement on TV binge-watching. |
June 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Potato Over a unique blend of music, animation, and painted scenery, John recounts an escape he led from summer camp. |
June 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Sea Monster John discusses getting older and Nesrin floats away to music. |
June 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 22, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 7, 2023 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |