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Season 1

  • S01E01 Tattoo

    • May 27, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Tattoo" looks at a tribal tattoo artist and another who uses tattoos to aid breast cancer survivors.

  • S01E02 Graffiti

    • July 11, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Graffiti" profiles artists who explain how tagging and spray painting have evolved into complex and celebrated street art.

  • S01E03 Hip Hop

    • July 16, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art Of: Hip Hop" profiles an artist who has started his own marketing and production company to give himself and other artists a home to freely express themselves. The episode also features the first openly transgender rapper in hip hop and a dance group who incorporate traditions of street dance , DJs, poetry, art & film, to create an urban hybrid of moving visual metaphors.

  • S01E04 Mixology

    • August 1, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Mixology" profiles an entrepreneur who creates cutting edge cocktails using unique herbs and seasonal ingredients, a Barber Shop that serves prohibition style martinis, and a woman who has turned her passion for mixology into a successful career.

  • S01E05 Sushi

    • August 8, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Sushi" profiles a married couple whose restaurant has perfected the art of take- out sushi, a chef who started a sushi chef training school and a women who caters sushi parties .

  • S01E06 Sneakers

    • August 22, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Sneakers" profiles a woman who has merged fine art and hip hop culture into her one of a kind custom painted sneakers, a shoe store that lets you customize and design your own pair of chuck Taylors and a Downtown LA consignment shop of rare and vintage kicks.

  • S01E07 Animation

    • August 29, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art of Animation" profiles an artist who has been animating with stop motion since the age of 10, an expert in real time animation technologies and an artist whose company still practices traditional hand-drawn 2D animation.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Costume Design

    • October 30, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Costume Design” looks at two artists who outfit some of the biggest names in pop music and theater and also meets with a family of designers responsible for hundreds of spooktacular costumes in store this Halloween.

  • S02E02 Holidays

    • December 11, 2013
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Holidays” unwraps the enchanting craft, and illuminating design, behind beloved traditions that define the holidays for people of every age and faith.

  • S02E03 Dessert

    • January 27, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Dessert” looks at the sweet styles of three dessert artists with their 3D printed sugar sculptures, hand-painted chocolates and perfectly composed pastries.

  • S02E04 Hair

    • January 14, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Hair” introduces three artists who bring design to the ‘do with towering hair sculptures, vintage looks and natural hair styling and braiding techniques.

  • S02E05 Burlesque

    • January 26, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Burlesque” looks at the sultry style of artists who are revolutionizing the provocative and powerful world of burlesque with their acrobatic exhibitions, captivating cabaret and intimate photography of fearless performers.

  • S02E06 Fashion

    • January 19, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Fashion” looks at three celebrated designers who each take a unique and art-inspired approach to fashion, from eco-friendly couture to vintage rehab to plus-size style.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Brewing

    • March 9, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Brewing” looks at artists whose passion is creating the perfect beverage, from the experts at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to the Dudes behind a popular craft beer and a photographer with some doggone good kombucha.

  • S03E02 Comics

    • March 16, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Comics” looks at artists whose strips entertain adults and kids alike, including a political cartoonist whose work explores Latino culture, a beloved comics publisher, and the man behind our favorite super heroes – Marvel and Pow! Entertainment’s, Stan Lee.

  • S03E03 3D

    • March 23, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: 3D” looks at artists who take their work to another dimension – and help fellow creators to do the same – through innovative use of technology, digital design and a hefty dose of imagination.

  • S03E04 Wine Country

    • April 6, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Wine Country” looks at artists who take inspiration from and perfect their tasty crafts in the heart of Northern California wine country – from famed chef Cindy Pawlcyn whose signature dishes define the taste of Napa to the vineyards of Pixar’s John Lasseter and the sculpture gardens and exhibit spaces of Artesa Winery.

  • S03E05 Pop-Ups

    • April 13, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Pop-Ups” looks at a card creator whose intricate architectural origami jumps off the page, a chef who surprises diners with elaborately composed meals served in secret locations, and, a former fashion designer who stages one-night-only art shows in the most unexpected of places – the laundromat.

  • S03E06 Magic

    • April 27, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    The Art Of: Magic looks at artists whose medium of choice is magic. From tap dancing tricksters to time-traveling mediums, these artists have perfected their craft despite great personal obstacles, to reign as masters of illusion.

  • S03E07 Sound

    • May 4, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Sound” looks at artists who work wonders with sound waves, transforming the musical landscape and tuning us in to the world around us.

  • S03E08 Make-Up

    • May 11, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Make-Up” looks at artists whose canvas is the human body, from special effects gurus to a beauty blogger who is saving face for thousands everyday.

  • S03E09 Taste

    • May 18, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Taste” looks at artists who play with the culinary palate – from the ultimate tastemakers behind world famous Jelly Belly candy, to a family of farmers who coax extraordinary flavors from artisanal goat cheese, and, a collection of creatives who spice up their canvas with hot sauce-inspired art.

  • S03E10 Home

    • June 8, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Home” opens the door to an interior designer who works wonders with water along with a team of innovative architects who are going green with their fully customizable modular homes. The episode also introduces a group of artists who transform dull living quarters with furniture, lighting and art created from unexpected, salvaged goods.

  • S03E11 Photography

    • June 22, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Photography” goes behind the lens of some of the most intriguing photographers to discover how they tell the stories that define our world in a single shot.

  • S03E12 Wedding

    • June 29, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Weddings” looks at the engaging artists and creations that make wedding dreams come true, from one-of-a-kind rings to vintage-inspired couture bridal gowns, to a sought-after event designer who assembles awe-inspiring wedding celebrations around the world.

  • S03E13 Ships

    • July 6, 2014
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: Ships” sets sail with an experimental artist who designs high performance yachts and explores the groundbreaking sail design that’s redefined sailboat racing worldwide. The episode also goes aboard Cunard Cruise Line to look at the luxury design, build and décor of their stately ocean-going ships.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Vegas

    • January 7, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    The art of Las Vegas is highlighted in the Season 4 opener. Included: the fountains of the Bellagio; a food hall.

  • S04E02 The Beach

    • January 14, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    “The Art Of: The Beach” looks at artists whose work takes them out of the office and into the sand, sun and waves, including a bikini designer whose integrating her Cuban heritage into her work, a surfboard shaper from down under, and a contest that takes the art of sand castle building to new heights.

  • S04E03 Automobiles

    • January 21, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    "The Art Of: Automobiles" takes a look at the artists who literally take their work to the street. From Toyota’s design team who show off their latest concept car, to the Peterson Museum whose latest exhibit has celebrities drooling with envy, to a lowrider artist who uses cars as his canvas.

  • S04E04 Comedy

    • January 28, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    The art of comedy delves into stand-up sets and improvisation, plus a comedy podcast. Appearing: Bill Burr; Al Madrigal; Maria Bamford; and Melinda Hill.

  • S04E05 Drag

    • February 4, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    The art of drag is explored. Included: a charity drag pageant; the transformation of a drag queen; the world of drag kings.

  • S04E06 Music

    • February 11, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    An artistic exploration of music details a Latin funk band from Miami, a record label and a music college.

  • S04E07 Jaguar

    • April 15, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    n this episode of The Art Of, we will take an extensive look into the design and performance of auto manufacturer Jaguar — a company that has been committed to excellence and artistry in their products since it’s inception.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Relaxation

    • September 6, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    Find out the benefits of meditation and how it affects our mind and body with Allied Awareness. We find relaxation in a different unexpected way with Jamie Ford as she performs a sound bath. And Delta faucets shows us how we can find relaxation at home.

  • S05E02 Dance

    • September 13, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    We travel to different parts of the country; first, Diavolo, a Los Angeles-based troupe wows us with “architecture in motion”, which performs acrobatic and modern dance movement set on a variety of oversized kinetic structures. Then, The Tattooed Ballerinas, whose roots are in site-specific dance create an on the spot performance within an abandoned Miami church. And in Austin, China Smith fills a void in the neighborhood she grew up in and teaches her students a unique fusion of ballet, modern and African movement.

  • S05E03 Light

    • September 20, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    Discover what it took for Illuminate the Arts to erect the largest light sculpture in the world on the Bay Area’s Bay Bridge, spanning almost 2 miles wide and 500 feet high. Todd Sanders’ shows us how he handcrafts his modern vintage neon sign art. And Eric Zammitt creates works using colored acrylic and light’s luminosity to create sculptures and unique “paintings”.

  • S05E04 Noodles

    • September 27, 2015
    • Ovation TV

    Who knew there was an art to noodles? We explore Japanese, Chinese and Italian cuisines and their fascination and passion for making noodles.

  • S05E05 Tequila

    • March 20, 2017
    • Ovation TV

  • S05E06 Pure Leaf Tea

    • May 9, 2017
    • Ovation TV

    The focus is on pure leaf tea, with tea expert Alex White highlighting the process of tea production at the Dewata Tea Estate in Indonesia. Also: the intricate skill of tea tasting.

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