Yeah but they seem to get so much more from the "real" crit, and I think it would be interesting to surprise them after the results by making them repeat.

Hmm, I don't think a repeat would be interesting enough for the viewer, especially if most of them didn't change much about their piece.

Perhaps a better approach to that idea would be to have an entire show about the process of art refinement...though I still kind of think watching Monet paint his haystacks endlessly wouldn't be very entertaining, though I love those paintings dearly.

I really can't blame any of the artists for not fully exploring the concepts presented to them in their challenges. They have a VERY short time to complete projects. I know my thought processes don't move at lightening speed - especially when I'm under pressure.

Can I just interject for a moment to complain about the obnoxious fashion victim outfits they keep putting the hostess in?

Heh, I like some of them, others are laughable. When they were in the woods and she appeared I thought she was going to say "I'll be your spirit guide today."

Was very sad to see Nicole go - I preferred her to Peregrine, though P will make for a very interesting final show. Thank goodness the naked chick was booted. If she pulled it out of her ass during this one I would have been very upset.

Abdi's work was breathtaking!

Can't believe the show is almost over! Moremoremore!

Jackie doesn't know what to do if she can't use her body as a focal point. She's a one trick pony.

I really had a hard time picking 3 in the end (from the other 4). I was actually hoping they would do what they sometimes do on PR and go with 4. I still don't know if they made the right decisions with the exception of Miles. Tough call but I cannot wait for next week.

I was a little bummed that Nicole didn't make it, but not at all because I didn't think Peregrin deserved it. Honestly, I would have been a little bummed no matter which of the 4 didn't make it, I like them all.

Yeah, the finale has the potential for amazing.

I was hoping Nicole would make the cut as she seems more mature as an artist than Peregrin. Jackie lost her chance when she decided not to get naked in the woods.

I wonder if any of them will give Miles some real competition,

Abdi certainly does if he can settle on a vision for his work in time to get stuff done. Peregrin does if she can execute her visions with more eye toward technique and execution.

And of course Miles can always shoot himself in the foot by either overthinking, or trying to "outsmart" whatever challenge he's given and just deliver some canvas with an ocd pattern on it.

I'm also a little surprised that Nicole didn't make it, and I hope she gets a boost from the exposure she's gotten here. My money is on Miles for the finale, but I'll be happy if either of the other two upsets this likelihood. Fun show. I'll actually watch it again if there is a season two. (Not happening with any other reality show)