Painting With John

2021-01-22

S01 E01 · 2021-01-22 · 21 min

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.

S01 E02 · 2021-01-29 · 21 min

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.

S01 E03 · 2021-02-05 · 21 min

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.

S01 E04 · 2021-02-12 · 21 min

Fame Is Bad

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.

S01 E05 · 2021-02-19 · 21 min

The Disappearance of Chicken Man

John 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.

S01 E06 · 2021-02-26 · 21 min

Finding Rudolph

John considers the complex songs of tree frogs, recounts ongoing attempts to make his cameraman Erik laugh, and reflects on the challenges and benefits of painting with watercolors. Season finale.

2022-02-18 · Season two introduces Cowboy Beckett and combines stunning images of Lurie’s paintings, original music, and irreverent point-of-view on topics such as tapping into one’s childlike artistic side, his overall ambivalence toward fame, and more.

S02 E01 · 2022-02-18 · 21 min

What?

John sacrifices his handsomeness for humanity – and the introduction of Cowboy Beckett.

S02 E02 · 2022-02-25 · 21 min

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.

S02 E03 · 2022-03-04 · 21 min

The Bugs Are Winning

John recounts the time Joey Ramone waved at him.

S02 E04 · 2022-03-11 · 21 min

Your Hands Have Turned into Lightbulbs

John scares people on bicycles while trying to explain that life is a beautiful and wonderful thing.

S02 E05 · 2022-03-18 · 21 min

Small Car

John encounters a drunk pilot and decides it is safe to fly with him, while Ann Mary shares how she makes Weapon Potatoes.

S02 E06 · 2022-03-25 · 21 min

Old Man Dancing

John talks about attending the 1962 World Series with his father.

2023-06-02 · A fireside chat that seems to constantly plummet into delightful mayhem, each of the half-hour episodes finds the artist enhancing his intricate watercolor techniques while reflecting on life lessons big and small. The series combines Lurie’s irreverent point-of-view with dynamic captures of his paintings and original music, vivid retellings of his wildest memories, and even some of his luminary toast.

S03 E01 · 2023-06-02 · 24 min

Hermits Unite

John laments how he, the world, and airports are absolute messes before offering a public service announcement on TV binge-watching.

S03 E02 · 2023-06-09 · 21 min

Potato

Over a unique blend of music, animation, and painted scenery, John recounts an escape he led from summer camp.

S03 E03 · 2023-06-16 · 23 min

The Sea Monster

John discusses getting older and Nesrin floats away to music.

S03 E04 · 2023-06-23 · 30 min

My Friend Flea

John receives a visit from his friend Flea, and the two find endless time to catch up… in prison.

S03 E05 · 2023-06-30

How the Music Is Made

John gathers a group of remarkable musicians to write, rehearse, and record music for this season of the show.

S03 E06 · 2023-07-07

The Night Hunters

John shares his appreciation for his long-time assistant and friend Nesrin… and his epic collection of luminary toast.