tbh I think Nick's portrait captures the primitive essence of Matteo, while Matteo went for style over essence.

Obsessed with the tripods as easels

It just dawned on me when Nick went for the orange! Nick and Matteo are Bert and Ernie!! 🤣🤣🤣

It takes real confidence to go up against Matteo in painting 🖼️ ❤

I’m shocked when they ask each other genuine questions

My favorite thing is whenever Nick's mom goes "are you kidding me???" as the answer to "whose is better"

14 min of Nick tricking Matteo into giving us a free painting lesson

I think art is very subjective. Matteos portrait captured how Nick would look in a 10min painting, more realism. Nicks portrait captures Matteos fun and unique character. I think you both did amazing for different reasons! ❤

I'm just waiting for Matteo's late stage career turn to being the next Bob Ross.

Gotta admit that Matteo's is gorgeous, but it doesn't look as much like Nick as Nick's looks like Matteo.

To be honest, if these paintings were in a line up I'd be able to identify Nick's portrait as Matteo more than the other way around. Nick could become a police sketch artist 😂

I could instantly see/recognise Matteo in Nick's portrait. While Matteo's had perhaps more artistic flair, I wouldn't have instantly recognised it as Nick.

“because I CANNOT go down that road again!” 😭😭💀

I respect Nick's artistic vision here. He didn't see Matteo, he saw Beavis' friend Butt-head with a 5'o clock shadow

Nicks was so much better than I thought it was going to be. I said “aww” out loud when he turned it around. I don’t know who Mateo drew.

This is sooooo good!! I love the way you two interact, and while I do think Matteo is "the" artist, Nick has a certain quality that will always be noticed. How about a singing contest? I'd love to hear you guys!

This video led me down a rabbit hole of Matteo's art portfolio and holy crap this guy is legit a master!! I can't believe I only knew him as a stand-up for so long. Nick's art was lovely too. I'd buy either of them for my wall!

Wow Matteo’s painting is stunning. I was expecting it to be great but that style of painting is gorgeous

I think this should be a series, with Nick paired off with his other friends.

Nick's comments to Matteo every art challenge are "yea if you were going for literal, exactly what we were going for" lmao. Nick's was really good too though, better than I was expecting.

Let’s remember this is only getting better. Each show we are closer to hearing Nick sing!! Those two guys are a fun watch 😊

I love it most when they do crafts 😆

Nick, you're thinking of that scene from "Not Another Teen Movie" with those aggressive ass brush strokes. That was totally you. 😂

Matteo, you're so freaking talented!!! Nick, you're so funny and charming(ish). 🫶🫶🫶

I can definitely tell it's Mateo in Nick's painting! It captures the essence of his disdain yet slightly amused face 100%😊

They’re both great for totally different reasons.

I love the sense of gesture in Matteo's portrait; it's giving J.C. Leyendecker, but comes across a little stiff on screen and doesn't quite capture Nick's impish character. Nick's portrait looks like teenage fan art for a boyband, but exudes more character.

13:20 "I think we know who's is better"💀

Nick isn't wearing a blouse! He looks 👍 Matteo knocked it out of the park... Nick, I'll give you 3 ❤❤❤.

Great video!! Love when you guys do an activity together! Damn Matteo, I cannot believe how amazing your painting is and you did it so quickly!!! Nick yours was very good too!! Also! How fun would it be to have both your Moms on 🙌😁

Tear when u flipped the paintings 😂 I’m impressed you all completed those paintings in 20 mins

Matteo's one is good, but I wouldn't get that its Nick on the painting.

I love how confident Nick is. Up against someone who is a trained painter! 😂🎉❤

Keep that confidence, Nick. Never change 😆

TBH I thought Nick’s would be much less impressive than it turned out to be. I totes see a representation of Matteo in the painting. Dare I say, that while technique-wise Matteo’s is quite good it looks nothing like Nick. I’d never have been able to ID who the subject of that painting was. Truly hilarious and enjoyable video, guys. And MATTEO should absolutely display Nick’s painting in his home. It’s a fine abstract rendering of both him and his hairline.

Damn nick, not bad ❤

Omg, LOVED Tabitha Takeover. Watched every episode when it first came out. She’s like the Judge Judy of Salons.

"I can't go down that road again". LOL

You guys need to have a sing off!! Literally the one thing you two have in common 😆

kind to ur doctor 😂 nick, urs is more spot on for a cartoon and matteo's work is gorgeous like ur essence, nick 🤗 even if u were gaslighting him lol

I watch painting tutorials on KZfaq all the time. If Mateo would make a how-to video on painting, I’d be in Heaven! 🙏🙏

Nick creating marketing photos for Matteo’s hair doc. Perfect, no notes.

Somehow…even though Matteo’s shows more objective skill and realism I think Matteo is actually more recognisable in Nick’s painting than Nick in Matteo’s - minus the way too generous hair of course 😌

Bless Nick, Matteo always treats him like he isn't the brightest paint on the palette!

Nick yours is better 😉 I mean really, I think others just feel bad for Matteo and want to build his confidence 😐

I used to be an art teacher, and I have to say I loved both paintings. Matteo, you are really talented in a classic way. I loved the primitive nature that Nick paints with as well. It's a much better painting than I expected it to be with all of Nick's shade. Both of my kids said they always had art materials that everyone else envied. One got all of the crafting skills (she can DIY like a champ) and the other kid got the classic art skills like drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Nick what a lovely painting you did!! I hope Matteo did end up taking it home, it's so cute! 😁

Is there anything you two can't do :) This made my morning! Amazing video. Thanks for sharing your talents :)

Nick" "May the best Nick win" Matteo: "These pints are so cheap" Nick: "Well so are you but I still hang out with you" *LOL* I actually liked both. Nick's style is more abstract whereas Matteo's style is more realism.

As someone with BFA in drawing, I would love to see more of Matteo's drawings. He doesn't draw with paint, which is something a lot of us drawers do. I'm so impressed. Also love Nick's interpretation of Matteo, especially the hair. I totally see him in it. Bravo.

Haha this is great. Nick's looks more like Matteo than Matteo's looks like Nick!!! Honestly 😅

the way matteo´s painting looks like plane jane is so funny to me

Nick you absolutely captured Matteo in your painting- Matteo's is gorgeous, but it could be any 6'4" male model

The fact that Matteo has such an amazing voice, is hysterically funny as a comedian, is gorgeous AND is a legitimately good artist is just UNFAIR. And I LOVE IT.

I love how most of these episodes are Matteo actually saying he has experience in the specific topic and Nick still has the sheer confidence to think he will outshine Matteo 😂

Nick's portrait is 100 times better!!It turned out really cute, he did a great job as a person that is not a proffesional painter like Matteo

Honestly, I think you both have a distinct style. Could Matteo's have a little more personality in the face? Yes. Could Nick's have been a little more accurate on measurements? Yes. But they are both good, and they both show how you see your friend. A++

Nick wins the outrageous confidence game; Matteo the beautiful portrait game.

What a fun video! I love your friendship and all of the sass and sarcasm that comes with it. Both paintings were awesome! Please keep these great videos coming!!! ❤

"Is this another synesthesia thing? Cuz...." 🤣🤣🤣

Also, I would love for a line of Matteo Lane marvel variant covers. That face reminds me so much of a Fiona Staples piece.

Nick I can’t remember if Matteo’s background was blue or if his shirt was blue? Matteo how dare you leave off the polka dots on Nicks shirt! I love these paintings so much!

Matteo: I literally studied this for years Nick: I'm here...thus the winner.

Laughing. So. Much. Matteo, you're too talented to even comprehend. Nick, you're a folk artist.

Matteo is so good at everything.

In my opinion, as a 23 year old woman, Nick is the most talented man to walk this earth. He is a national treasure and Matteo is just Matteo.

Y’all are Arts and Crafts Girlies ❤

While Mateo's portrait of Nick doesn't fully resemble Nick I see similarities and would hang it in my home. Gold Star ⭐for Nick's attempt.

It's Matteo hands down. I was fascinated to see how confidently he worked, and the economy of his style. Nick's was a more primitive approach that made Matteo's head look like a marshmallow with features, and that's okay; lots of people like marshmallows.

I think scaled to know that Matteo went to school and took classes on painting, that makes Nick's very impressive indeed.

Wow, Matteo is so talented. I want one of his paintings. Nick's had charm.

Because I was expecting amazing from Matteo, and honesty nothing from Nick. I have to say, I am more impressed with Nick’s. 😂

Your friends are brutal. Nick’s looks like Matteo but Matteo’s is Nick with a bit of Superman.

Lmfao “you can not draw me in black face” 😂im weak

Matteo that was BEautiful! Nick very impressive. I can barely draw stick figures. Yall are hilarious.

Love that you two enjoy your friendship so much.❤ Neither of you painted clothes, but both reflected the colour each was wearing as background.

How can one person have so many talents, and some of us, me included, have none?

Matteo is practically a professional visual artist and his portrait is technically superior, but I'd proudly hang a Nick Smith original on my wall. 🎨

Matteo’s is better stylistically but Nick’s looks more like Matteo than Matteo’s looks like Nick

I love this. I want you two to do any and every activity.

Love this video. You two play off each other so well - content is ALWAYS top notch!

I love them both!!!💯♥️♥️ for real Nick!! Each one has a uniqueness that makes it art🤷🏻‍♀️

I honestly love them both for diff reasons.

"I am usually a large"😂

Matteo can literally do everything❤

Well Nick's painting was recognizably human. Which wildly exceeded my expectations. So Nick won...clearly

Nick clearly a Fauvist great use of colour and expression

Nick did great! We all knew Mateo was going to be fantastic!❤

this was a delight to watch! i loved the combo of the usual jabbing/banter mixed with some serious actual questions. and i was surprised at how good nick's painting turned out! :)

Nick's aggressive energy is giving chihauhau.

Ah thanks for making a crappy day happy with new content ! You guys are bringing joy to the work through antics 👍👍😂 also please cook together again. The world needs it.

I'm so impressed with Matteo's painting. Great job guys!

Mateo! That's amazing. Can we have more painting content?

Matteo: “Look at me real quick” Nick: * blue steel *

Honestly, Nick's level of delulu is villain level iconic. Like if Ivan Ooze had a lovechild with Megamind, that would be Nick. As far as the paintings go... well, pumpkins, I guess it comes down to the age old question: Style (Matteo) or Substance (Nick)? I can't decide, because while Matteo's is obviously stylish and spot on, Nick's really captures, well only captures, Matteo's hilariously snarky personality.

Nick is really good at likeness, Matteo is just a kind soul and made something beautiful. Nick is beautiful though so he wasn't wrong.

Not kidding- I think Nick's looks more like Matteo, than Matteo's looks like Nick's.

“i think that’s a joke in and of itself” 😂 gottem

Talking about art, I like the painting on the wall behind Matteo. I like art like that. 👍🏻

Nick, you did a good job! Better than I thought. Matteo is 🤌🤌🤌