Kieran Guckian

In a captivating semi-final episode celebrating the 10th anniversary season of Landscape Artist of the Year, the bustling historic dockyard at Portsmouth set the dramatic stage for seven immensely gifted artists. Each arrived eager and determined, brimming with excitement and hope, knowing only one could secure a coveted spot in the grand finale. At the heart of their artistic mission stood the majestic HMS Warrior—an awe-inspiring Victorian warship whose iron hull gleamed impressively against the morning sky.