From the initial mounting of the canvas to every stroke of the paintbrush and even the eventual sale of the artwork, follow the meticulous process of Scottish artist Peter Howson as he brings to life his epic oil painting Prophecy. Over a months-long journey with Howson in his Glasgow studio, this unique artist profile gives you step-by-step insight into what goes into a single painting, with intimate access to his train of thought as he realizes a darkly ambitious apocalyptic vision. Opening up about his life, inspirations and method, Howson shares his affinity for El Greco, da Vinci, Goya and Tintin, and describes how his traumatizing time as a war painter in Bosnia and past struggles with addiction influence his work. Contemplating his next moves throughout the fascinating evolution of the piece, Prophecy studies both a master's technique and his creative approach in extraordinary detail. Adam Cook