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2021378 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Painting With John

2021378 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

John Lurie blends watercolor artistry with profound life reflections.

“Meditations and mischief.”

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John Lurie blends watercolor artistry with profound life reflections.

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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.

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