These Three is a podcast series in which John Wilson talks to leading artistic figures about their creative lives, key influences and what continues to inspire them. Each guest focuses on three works: one they made, one they wish they’d made, one that they’re making.

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JONATHAN YEO

JONATHAN YEO

These Three
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World renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo welcomes John to his studio to discuss how he gets beneath the skin of subjects. His diverse array of sitters have included Tony Blair, Malala Yousafzai, Dennis Hopper, Cara Delevingne and Prince Philip, and his paintings are in national museums and private collections. Jonny talks about his artistic influences, the genius of Pablo Picasso, how attention deficit disorder helped focus his artistic skills at school, and why new digital technology is offering new opportunities for portraiture.

The painting I made: Damien Hirst, oil on canvas, 2013

The painting I wish I had made: Pablo Picasso, Portrait Of Ambroise Vollard, 1910

The painting I’m making: Taron Egerton as Elton John, 2019

Jonathan Yeo shows John a bronze self portrait he made using a virtual paintbrush and digital 3D scanning technology. Photo Jerome Weatherald

Jonathan Yeo shows John a bronze self portrait he made using a virtual paintbrush and digital 3D scanning technology. Photo Jerome Weatherald

Damien Hirst, oil on canvas, 152cm x 152cm, 2013

Damien Hirst, oil on canvas, 152cm x 152cm, 2013

Pablo Picasso., Portrait Of Ambroise Vollard, 1910

Pablo Picasso., Portrait Of Ambroise Vollard, 1910

Jonathan Yeo. Photo David Loftus

Jonathan Yeo. Photo David Loftus

 
PAUL WELLER

PAUL WELLER
NATALIE MERCHANT

NATALIE MERCHANT