Catch up with the latest news from Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2025
Sky Landscape Artist of the Year is on the hunt for Britain’s best landscape artist! As the show embarks on its tenth series, the contestants will be competing for an incredible prize; a £10,000 commission for the Courtauld Gallery!
Landscape Artist of the Year always inspires us to get outside armed with pencils, pens, brushes and pastels! There's something very relaxing about settling down to draw or paint en plein air and we always look forward to making our own outdoor artwork when the weather improves.
Whenever we watch the show, we feel as though we're getting a masterclass in different techniques and styles – and we pick up so many tips for our own work. This is a great programme to watch if you're feeling in a creative rut. It will get you to look at the world with fresh eyes and you'll learn so much.
If you're not an artist, watching others create amazing works of art is still incredibly soothing. It's always interesting to see if your favourite painting is the same as the judges – and the finished works of art can be astonishing.
Read on to learn more about the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 competition…
If you prefer faces to fields, then you'll love Sky Arts' sister show - Sky Portrait Artist of the Year
When is Sky Landscape Artist of the Year on?
Sky Landscape Artist of the Year airs every Wednesdays at 8pm.
When will Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year be on television?
The new series of Landscape Artist of the Year in 2025 began on 22nd January.
Where can I watch Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year?
You can watch Sky Arts Landscape of the Year on Sky Arts (Freesat 147, Sky 130 SD/HD and Sky 826), Freeview and Now.
Where is Sky Landscape Artist of the Year filmed?
Landscape Artist of the Year is known for its stunning locations and the tenth series was is exception.
In the first heat the contestants are gathered together at Hampton Court, where the eight artists are lined up in front of the palace’s baroque east front.
But that's just for starters, throughout the series we'll see the artists capture a variety of stunning locations, from the dramatic Llanberis Lake at the base of Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
The final challenge will take the remaining three artists to vie for the title at one of the UK's most iconic landmarks – Stonehenge.
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Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2025: What to expect
The artists are asked to produce images of both urban and rural landscapes. In each episode, eight artists compete, with the winner moving on to the next round.
The artists are usually given about four hours to complete their piece in their choice of medium – for some artists, that can prove to be very challenging. The subject matter can also present challenges – one week they can be asked to produce a piece based on a rustic landscape and the next they can be asked to work with a more complex urban scene.
It's always interesting to see how they cope with the landscape that they are given – especially when the weather is very changeable! Artists who are used to painting outside are at a definite advantage here, but it's a good test of the skills of all of the contestants. Luckily they work in pods with a roof, so you won't see anyone's work getting ruined by the rain.
It's really refreshing to see the wide range of materials used by the artists, from paints to textile art and linocut printing.
This season’s Landscape Artist of the Year winner will receive a £10,000 commission for the prestigious Courtauld Gallery in London and the opportunity to create a landscape in the south of France, following in the footsteps of the Monet, Manet and Van Gogh.
Artists who were not selected as contestants had a second chance to get involved by competing as a wild card alongside 50 others. The wild card artists are often hugely talented too and we loved seeing their work. The judges assessed their work nominating one best wild-card artist each week, picking their favourite to go through to the semi-final.
“As we celebrate the 10th series of Landscape Artist of the Year, we continue to honour the extraordinary beauty of the British landscape and the incredible skills of the artists who participate. This milestone series also features an exciting addition: a commission in the South of France for the winner, offering an unforgettable opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage.”
Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted at Sky
Landscape Artist of the Year 2024 - episode 1
In the first episode of season 10 we saw the eight artists head to the illustrious Hampton Court Palace. Facing the east front of the baroque palace, the artists took to their pods to capture this epic building... including it's 97 windows!
Of course, the pod artists were joined by the wildcards, brandishing an array of umbrella's on such a sunny day. We saw a variety of styles on display in the heat paintings, from bright and colourful creations to more monochrome-leaning pieces.
The final paintings were an interesting mix of approaches, with some artists drawing focus on the gardens and some on the building itself... but unfortunately the epic building proved a tad too much for some of the artists to complete.
Set the scene with our acrylic landscape tutorial
Acrylic painting is a fantastic medium for landscapes, as it has vibrant colours and dries quickly. Get started with Gathered's acrylic landscape painting guide.
Who presents Sky Landscape Artist of the Year?
Sky Landscape Artist of the Year is presented by comedian Stephen Mangan. He will mingle with the artists and discussing their work as it develops. Stephen is also the host of Sky Portrait Artist of the Year.
Journalist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell previously co-hosted both shows with Stephen Mangan, but has now left the franchise.
Who are the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year judges?
The judges of Sky Landscape Artist of the Year are Kate Bryan, Kathleen Soriano and Tai-Shan Schierenberg. They also judge Sky's sister competition Sky Portrait Artist of the Year.
Kate Bryan is a British art historian, curator and arts broadcaster. She has contributed to a number of TV shows, including The Culture Show on BBC 2, the Sky Arts programme The Mystery of the lost Caravaggio and many more. Kate has contributed art articles to TimeOut and The Guardian. She also mentors young women in the arts.
Kathleen Soriano is a respected British art curator, writer and television broadcaster. She has worked at a range of renowned art institutions including the Royal Academy of Arts and the National Portrait Gallery in London. She joined the Sky Arts Artist of the Year shows in 2013 and has continued in her role as a judge ever since.
Tai-Shan Schierenberg is a portrait artist based in London. He has produced portraits of numerous famous public figures including Professor Stephen Hawking and the Queen. He studied at Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris, as well as St Martin's and Slade School of Art in London. He is currently the Head of Painting at the Art Academy in London.
Who won Landscape Artist of the Year 2024?
The winner of Landscape Artist of the Year 2024 was 25-year-old Monica Popham from Gibraltar.
Who won Landscape Artist of the Year 2023?
The winner of Landscape Artist of the Year was Finn Campbell-Notman, a contemporary artist from Norfolk.
Who won Landscape Artist of the Year 2022?
The 2022 winner was Elisha Enfield, who said it was a complete shock to hear her name called out!
How do I enter the Sky Landscape Artist of the Year competition?
If you feel like putting yourself forward for the next season, you're in luck! Entries are now open for Sky Landscape Artist of the Year series 11. Enter here.
Why everyone should watch Landscape Artist of the Year
Landscape Artist of the Year is one of the most relaxing shows on our screens. Is there anything better than watching some of the country's best artists creating incredible artwork? If you're an aspiring artist, it's a brilliant way to pick up tips and inspiration, or you can simply watch the artists at work.
We're always inspired by the art we see on the show and it makes us want to pick up a brush and get painting.
Get into watercolor landscape painting
Caught the painting bug after watching this year's series of Landscape Artist of the Year? Watercolours are a beautiful way to capture any scene, wherever you're painting an urban scene or a rural view.
Professional watercolour artist Oliver Pyle has created a brilliant tutorial to demonstrate landscape painting techniques. Learn how to paint a watercolor landscape with Gathered.
Photography by Steve Peskett © Sky UK Limited.
