Episodes

Dec 9

Welcome to a special Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit . In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so through December 2025, I’ll be sharing the whole episode. Then it’ll go back to being a 10-minute segment with the full episode available to Podcast Art Club Members over on Patreon. First up: Tait Preis. If you’re on Instagram you may know her as Tait Preis Art. Preis is an oil painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how to deal with burnout, how to find a schedule that works and ideas on where you might adjust your schedule so that you can paint more. This conversation originally aired in 2022, and Preis is now working in new directions. Find more out about the amazing work Tait Preis is doing here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Nov 25

Welcome to the conversation with Michele Usibelli! In the feature conversation you’ll discover a process that helps you create bold and loose work, explore a strategy for choosing what to paint next and you’ll learn how to build goals into your work so that every painting is a chance to improve. Extended Cut Bonus In the bonus conversation , we’ll walk through a few examples of how Usibelli makes color choices so that you can see how to make beautiful paintings without getting totally overwhelmed on the color front. Learn more about Michele Usibelli: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / MEMBERSHIP / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Nov 12

When you think of building an art practice, your mind might go to all of your favorite artists. You think of their social media feeds and the gallery shows they promote. You dream about having one of their pieces in your home some day… and maybe you can. Because they SELL their work. But building an art practice is not the same as building an art business . And while the benefits of an art business are many… we don’t talk enough about the costs. Because if you do decide to sell your work, there ARE costs. Let’s explore the physical, time, and physiological costs to selling your work. And then armed with this knowledge, you can make a more intentional decision about whether selling now, selling later, or selling never is right for you and your goals learning to paint. Support the show

Oct 28

Welcome to the conversation with William A. Schneider. FEATURE In the conversation you'll learn the general proportions of the face and how to adjust them for the specific face you're painting, you’ll discover a bunch of great exercises to improve your skills, plus you’ll explore the 5 buckets of knowledge that every painter needs to learn to be able to tackle, well, kind of everything. Plus a whole lot more. In the interview Schneider mentions a free ebook download called, “Mastering Proportions of the Face.” You can find that here . EXTENDED CUT BONUS [ Art Club ] In the extended cut bonus conversation you’ll discover what you need to get correct so that you can push your color, and we talk about why your negative self talk is hurting you more than you think and what to do about it. Find it here . Art Club: Ad free feature here . Learn more about Schneider here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / BLOG Support the show

Oct 14

There are so many reasons why you might want to pack up a bunch of supplies and carry them off to a family trip or exotic local. There are great reasons to try just this. But there are also reasons to leave your supplies at home. So in today's mini, let's talk about why you might want to keep working while traveling, why you might NOT want to, and then if yes, how do you set yourself up for success. Support the show

Sep 30

Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discover a smart way to prep your paints so your colors stay clean and travel with ease. Plus you’ll find out what to look for in a photo reference that leads to a stronger design. See his painting, Entwined here . Extended Cut Bonus [ Art Club ] The conversation with Edwards continues in the Art Club. You’ll get a simple trick to make sure your center of interest feels integrated, not pasted on, and how using the power of opposites can instantly strengthen your paintings. Find it here . Learn more about Sterling Edwards: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Sep 9

If you love it...it should be easy, right? RIGHT?! But it turns out there are some challenging parts of learning to paint. Even before you can figure out technique or styles or concepts... you actually have to start. In today's mini episode, let's talk about the different places you'll be starting, why starting is so hard and what you can do about it. Guests mentioned in the episode: Mark Mehaffey , Ep.5 Sterling Edwards, Ep.116 (coming soon) Lisa Daria Kennedy , Ep.14 Kimberly Kelly Santini , Ep.97 Support the show

Aug 27

In the conversation with Sandi Hester, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus , we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how she translates that to actual layers of paint. Join the Podcast Art Club here . Videos Mentioned in the Show: Hester’s Favorite Supplies Trip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPS Support the show

Aug 12

In the conversation with Melanie Morris you’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more. Ad Free Podcast Art Club Version here . Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel. Available now in the Podcast Art Club. Support the show

Jul 29

Artist Wayne Jiang works in three distinct styles including one pulled directly from the studios of the Old Dutch Masters. And the reason you might find this especially surprising is because the artist works in acrylics. He takes advantage of acrylics fast drying times and extreme flexibility of the medium to create modern paintings with historical underpinnings. In the conversation, you’ll explore how to control the absorbency of your surface—and why that actually matters. You’ll discover how to match your brush to the type of acrylics you’re using, and learn a way to make color choices that support the story you’re trying to tell in your work. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] We talk finding your style, and Jiang gives great advice for how to keep subjects fresh, especially when you’ve been painting them a long time. Learn more about artist Wayne Jiang: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Jul 15

When I say sketchbook, you might be thinking of a book with thin paper where you’d use a graphite pencil to draw. And that absolutely IS a sketchbook. But when guest Steve Griggs talks about sketchbooks he means a book filled with watercolor paper, which he uses for everything, drawing, painting, thinking and maybe most importantly developing ideas. In this mini episode, you’ll get practical tips for different ways to use a sketchbook. You’ll learn how to walk through the development of an idea to go deeper and you’ll explore how to push past that blank page with a NEW sketchbook. Learn more about Steve Griggs here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Jun 24

Welcome to the conversation with Remington Robinson. Inside, you’ll discover what to prioritize in the first 20 minutes of a plein air painting, how to think through your scene in terms of paint, and you’ll get some great advice for how to make the most of the time when a brush isn't in your hand, plus a whole lot more. Special Bonus [Art Club ] When I was interviewing and then editing Robinson’s interview, I was really struck by those Style Development Years. We look at Robinson’s work, we scroll through his social media, and say "Oh, yeah, he’s always been painting this way." But that's not true. His style- like all of ours, developed over time. And so that’s what I want to talk about in today’s special Art Club Mini. Let’s look at and talk about how Robinson’s style developed over years and what we might learn from it. Listen here. Learn more about Remington Robinson here: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | BOOK Support the show

Jun 10

Have you ever finished a painting and something just feels… off? You could have a color harmony problem. The good news: you’ve got straightforward ways to fix the issue. In today’s episode we’re tackling color harmony. We’re going to explore what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, how to get it in your work including your very next painting including 4 strategies for creating color harmony in your work. Episodes Mentioned in the Show: Julia Katz, Ep.110 Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108 Joan Fullerton, Ep.7 Mark Mehaffey, Ep.5 Episodes to help improve your color confidence: Atmospheric Perspective (How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work) Understanding Value with Sarah Sedwick (Part 1) Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey Support the show

May 28

Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist John Salminen. You’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: Dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges in your bonus episode here . Learn more about John Salminen here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / FACEBOOK Support the show

May 13

Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective. Podcast Art Club: How 3 Different Artists Use Perspective in Their Work Support the show

Apr 29

Welcome to the conversation with Julia Katz. Feature In the feature conversation you’ll discover how to build an art practice that's about the practice, not the product. You’ll explore an approach to painting that allows for discovery and you’ll learn how to make work for YOU. Not the world but for you. Plus a whole lot more. Early Ad Free Access here: Podcast Art Club Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club , we talk about knowing when a painting is ready to finish and we explore some of what’s exciting Katz right now in her work. Available April 29th. Learn more about Julia Katz: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | CHICAGO GALLERY Support the show

Apr 8

There are many ways to approach your painting practice—and each one serves a different purpose. In this Mini, we’ll briefly explore three core approaches: one-off paintings, painting in a series, and developing a cohesive body of work. We’ll break down how they differ, and then we’ll dive deeper into building a body of work—what it is, why it matters, and the steps you can take to start creating one with intention. Mentioned in the Show: Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108 Debbie Miller, Ep.15 Alice Sheridan, Ep.70 Carrie Waller, Ep.8 Support the show

Mar 25

Welcome to the conversation with Jennifer Balkan ! In the feature conversation, you’ll discover how to keep your eyes fresh while working on a painting, why leaving areas unfinished can be a strategic choice, and how to seamlessly integrate colors between your foreground and background. If you’ve ever wanted to build a body of work, Balkan offers valuable insight into the evolving thought process of an artist—how ideas develop, shift, and take shape over time. Ad free feature at Art Club here . Bonus [ Art Club ] In the short bonus, we talk about the very real discomfort you might face when bringing your ideas to life and optical color mixing. Learn more about Jennifer Balkan: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Mar 11

So many guests on the show encourage their students to do studies. And yet… you still feel resistance. In today's Mini, let’s talk about what that resistance might look like and how to start pushing back. Mitchell Albala Interview [Ep.104 ] Mitchell Albala Bonus Conversation [Patreon] How to set up a grid for grid drawing [Instagram] 5 Pieces of Prep That Can Help You Make Looser, Bolder and All Around Better Paintings [Blog] Support the show

Feb 25

Welcome to the conversation with Kathleen Conover! Feature Episode: In the conversation you’ll explore an intuitive way to start your paintings, you’ll learn how to begin to answer the question, “Ok, what NEXT?” and you'll discover 2 ways you can test ideas before you fully commit to them. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]: In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club, we dig more into composition including talking about compositional formats and you’ll get a great way to train your brain on good composition. Learn more about Kathleen Conover: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Feb 18

The #20for20ArtChallenge wrapped up on January 20th, but the lessons from it will stay with me all year. In this Studio Chat Mini, I break down what I thought I would learn over 20 days—and how what I actually learned turned out to be even more valuable. From managing art time at your worst time of day to rewiring your brain to be less negative, these insights can help any artist. Want to join us for the next challenge? Learn more here ! Here's my writing about the project by day on Instagram.. Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3 / Day 4 / Day 5 / Day 6 / Day 7 / Day 8 / Day 9 / Day 10 / Day 11 / Day 12 / Day 13 / Day 14 / Day 15 / Day 16 / NA / Day 18 / Day 19 / Day 20 Support the show

Jan 28

Welcome to the conversation with Mitchell Albala . Widely recognized for his expertise in composition and color, Albala is the author of two must-read books Landscape Painting and The Landscape Painter’s Workbook . And that’s where we’re going to spend the bulk of today’s interview. We are jumping straight into the heart of his process. You’ll discover the transformative power of the BIG IDEA and learn how it shapes his approach to painting. We’ll also take a deep dive into composition, including a crucial step many artists overlook before they start their value studies. And we’ll explore why the format - the square or rectangle, you choose for your painting is far from arbitrary—it can make or break your composition. If your goal is to improve your understanding of composition, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Podcast Art Club: Find your Ad Free Feature here. Extended Cut Bonus ( Art Club ) In the bonus segment, we turn our focus to color. Mitchell shares insights on why your approach to color might be missing key elements and how to build a more comprehensive strategy. Listen here! Learn more about Albala: WEBSITE / BLOG / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS / BOOKS Links Mentioned in the Show: Video Lesson: Exploring Composition through Shape and Notan The Landscape Painter’s Guide to Selecting Reference Photos (Differentiation) Development of an Abstract Landscape (In the interview we’re talking about a foggy lighthouse.) More Great Links: Book Excerpt: Simplification and Massing in Landscape Painting The Power of Color Grouping in Landscape Painting Getting the Light Right: The Power of the Color Study Exercise: Simplification and Massing in Landscape with Limited Values What Color is Your Underpainting? The Monochromatic and Two-Color Methods Support the show

Dec 24, 2024

Welcome to this special Art Habit segment with Kerri Fitzpatrick, @kerrifitzpatrickart on Instagram. In the conversation, you’ll discover how Fitzpatrick went from an artist who struggled to show up to an artist who paints daily. [And side note, the answer was not MORE time. ] You’ll explore the idea of protected space and a few places you might want to double check you have it. Plus learn the questions Fitzpatrick uses to find what works for her. They work great for anyone. And a whole lot more. This segment is a Podcast Art Club special. It'll be available here on the main feed until January 1st. Then a preview will be available with the feature a Podcast Art Club bonus. To hear more great Art Habit segments, join the Podcast Art club here . To find show notes, head here. Support the show

Dec 17, 2024

Welcome to the upcoming interview with Ron Stocke! In the feature conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else. Extended Cut Bonus In the Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll learn how Stocke gets strategic about his subjects from a color standpoint and some of artist’s favorite combinations of gray. Join the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, here . Learn more about Ron Stocke: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / BOOK Support the show

Dec 10, 2024

In the Feature Interview, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a split primary palette and why it’s so important to have a plan but then also STICK to the plan. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: Ad Free here Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus available to Podcast Art Club , you’ll get a great strategy for dealing with saturation and ideas for how to build a painting process that mirrors how we actually see. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here . Support the show

Dec 3, 2024

In the conversation you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here . Support the show

Nov 19, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Matthew White! In the feature interview you’ll discover how to build a watercolor in three distinctive steps, a color mixing strategy that helps you feel ready for the medium’s fast pace plus you’ll get some great ideas for what to paint on those days you only have 10 or 15 minutes. And always a whole lot more. Mentioned in the Show: 5 Steps to Plan a Successful Watercolor Painting Extended Cut Bons [Art Club] In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club , White shares a simple and super smart strategy for how to track your learning progress and we talk about the importance of mindset. Learn more about Matthew White: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE Feature Conversation Support the show

Oct 22, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Chantel Lynn Barber! Feature Conversation In the conversation you’ll discover how to use different types of acrylics together in the same painting, why you may want to pick up something other than a brush and the importance of form and why form is the key to capturing emotion when painting people. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [ Art Club ] In the bonus episode , you’ll learn what questions to ask if your painting isn’t work and we dig into texture texture texture. Learn more about Barber: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Sep 24, 2024

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2024 here . Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions Support the show

Sep 17, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Sarah B. Hansen. Feature Conversation In conversation you’ll discover a super smart way to approach your values (it’s seriously genius), learn a strategy for your brushstrokes, and explore a way you can look at others' work to figure out what qualities you want in YOUR work. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus , we dig more into Hansen’s studio practice and you’ll learn the artist absolutely needs to work FAST. Learn more about Sarah B. Hansen: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Aug 27, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Susan Greenstein! Feature Conversation In the feature conversation, you’ll learn which materials are worth the splurge and how it will make a difference in your learning speed, why you may not want to do a whole drawing before you get painting, plus you'll walk away with just a ton of great questions to ask yourself when you're starting a painting or looking at others work. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus we talk dealing with frustration and how to set up the most important parts of your painting so they stay the most important parts. Learn more about Susan Greenstein here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Jul 23, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Debra Huse! In the conversation, you’ll learn how you can build unique strategies around different subjects to make your paintings stronger, the role of confidence in getting better and the secret to choosing the right brush. This seriously might solve 50% of your brush problems. Extended Cut Bonus ( Art Club ) In the Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll discover how to manage your palette so that you can create neutrals while also keeping your brights bright plus how to think about light so you can create your strongest work. Bonus Guide: 7 Steps to Plein Air Success . Plus check out her other free guides and classes here . (Add the guide to cart. You’ll go through the checkout process but you don’t need to put in a credit card. You’ll get emailed a link to download the pdf good for 24 hours.) Learn more about Huse here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS Support the show

Jun 18, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Kimberly Kelly Santini! Feature Conversation In the conversation you’ll discover why you shouldn’t be afraid to cover up what you’ve put down, how to build an intuitive approach to your painting process and why you might need to start a studio log. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [ Podcast Art Club ] In the Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll learn how to create surprise in your work and we dig deeper to Santini’s Must Haves Lists which is going to spark some great ideas for creating your own. This is a really great bonus episode and if you enjoyed the conversation with Santini, you’ll really want to check it out. Plus check out over 50 Bonus Conversations with guests! Listen to them here. Learn more about Santini here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / MEMBERSHIP Support the show

May 21, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with artist Emma Carlisle ! You’ll learn a great strategy for working up to larger pieces, ideas for getting comfortable on location and how to use projects to keep yourself going. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus we talk trusting your gut, the power of working in your comfort zone, and why sometimes you really just need to keep that work private. Find it here. Learn more about Emma Carlisle: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / PATREON / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Apr 23, 2024

Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson! Feature Interview In the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you start your formal painting, how to match the type of painting you do to your energy, and why you may not want to search for your style but instead listen for your motifs. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Discover the power of self talk and why it’s important to start enjoying what you're doing right now, no matter what your skill level. Listen here. Learn more about Jordan Wolfson here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE Support the show

Mar 19, 2024

In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how to get more depth when working with a single color, and why sometimes you just have to jump in and make a mess… plus a whole lot more. Special Mini Episode: How to Find YOU in Your Art Process While there’s no Extended Cut with this episode, there is a special Mini Episode Bonus all about finding the YOU in your artwork. Knowing what your preferences actually ARE is a big part of abstract work… but really any work as an artist. It’s definitely a big part of Yuniardi’s work. You can find it here at the Podcast Art Club . Support the show

Feb 20, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with Sandi Hester. In it, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus , we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how she translates that to actual layers of paint. Join the Podcast Art Club here . Videos Mentioned in the Show: Hester’s Favorite Supplies Trip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPS Support the show

Jan 23, 2024

Welcome to the conversation with oil painter John MacDonald, you’ll discover what to do if you think you have a failed painting, how to assess your scene before you start and how to take photos so that you actually have the information you NEED later when you start the painting. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus: Podcast Art Club, you’ve got a great Extended Cut Bonus coming your way. In it, you’ll dive even deeper into value, edges and contrast. It’s a good one. Listen here . Learn more about MacDonald here: WEBSITE / NEWSLETTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Dec 26, 2023

In our final December Replay, I’m talking with artist Kim Smith. Smith paints in oil and she explains how she created an art practice that fit into her life, she’ll give you ideas on how to use warms and cools to create dynamic shadows and discusses the value of sometimes not sharing your work. Plus a whole lot more. Learn about Kim Smith: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM (weekly live sessions) / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE Support the show

Dec 19, 2023

Welcome to the conversation with Brian Miller! In the interview you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want to use if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus If you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done, join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the Extended Cut Bonus . In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Learn more about Brian Miller: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Dec 12, 2023

Welcome to my interview with artist Shari Blaukopf. In the conversation, you’ll learn which materials you’ll need to get started in urban sketching, ideas for places to draw, and ideas for overcoming that sketchbook stage fright. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus Your bonus episode is jam packed with a great color discussion plus you’ll discover what makes a good value pattern and what to do if you live in an area of the world or are in a season where there IS no strong light. Listen here . [Podcast Art Club.] MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: In the episode, I mention Blaukopf does a great job on her website sharing her materials. You can find that here . Learn more about Shari Blaukopf here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / ONLINE COURSES / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Dec 5, 2023

Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy. Kennedy works many different ways across several media but today we’re focusing on her daily painting work. In the conversation, you’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose. And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible. Plus a whole lot more. For show notes, head here . Learn more about Lisa Daria Kennedy here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show

Nov 21, 2023

Feature Conversation In the conversation, you’ll discover how to know when it’s time to shake up your process, some great advice for layering with yellows and ideas for how to get more familiar with your tools. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [ Podcast Art Club ] In the Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll explore compositional formats and how to take your mind off what you're doing and why it's so important. Learn more about Jacqueline Sullivan: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INTAGRAM Support the show

Nov 7, 2023

Welcome to the interview with Erin Gregory! In the conversation, you’ll learn how to build a process with a lot of room for the unknown, what you’ll need from your references if that's the case and how to paint with loads of color. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus , discover the importance of keeping protected space in your practice and why it’s so important to spend time LOOKING at your work. Plus get access to over 40 additional Extended Cuts with guests. Ad Free Access: Podcast Art Club Learn more about Erin Gregory: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Oct 17, 2023

Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia! Feature Conversation In the conversation, you’ll discover a way of working that goes back to the masters, how to think about painting atmosphere, and why it all comes down to feelings. Plus a whole lot more. See Fresia’s palette here . Ad Free available here . [Art Club] Show notes with Fresia's work here . Extended Cut Bonus - Available in the podcast art club, you’ll get a new way to think about black and how to create protected space around you when you work en plein air. Learn more about Jerry Fresia here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM Support the show

Oct 3, 2023

In the conversation with Jeannie McGuire, you’ll discover a way of working with watercolor that is much more similar to oil and acrylic, how to keep moving forward even when you’re not totally sure what to do next and some great ideas for getting your viewers where you WANT them. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: Ad Free here . Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll get practical ideas for how to push through fear , what to do if you fall in love with an area and how to decide if you should keep it. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here . Learn more about Jeannie McGuire here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / WORKSHOPS Support the show

Sep 19, 2023

In the conversation with Ingrid Christensen, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a split primary palette and why it’s so important to have a plan but then also STICK to the plan. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus available to Podcast Art Club September 19th, you’ll get a great strategy for dealing with saturation and ideas for how to build a painting process that mirrors how we actually see. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here . Learn more about Ingrid Christensen here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS Support the show

Sep 5, 2023

Learn more about Ali Kay here: WEBSITE / CLASSES / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Welcome to Ep. 61 where I’m talking with artist Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to approach your underpainting and a great combination of colors to mix a whole array of skin tones. In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon , we talk more about how Kay creates her bold, colorful work. Support the show

Aug 29, 2023

Welcome to the conversation with Melanie Morris. You’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more. Ad Free Podcast Art Club Version here . Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel. Available next week in the Podcast Art Club . Reference Photo Freebee mentioned in the episode here . Ep.34 with Melanie Morris here . Support the show

Aug 15, 2023

Feature Episode: In the conversation you’ll discover a strategy to ensure all your college papers goes together, reasons to build pieces on paper not more expensive surfaces and some great ideas for how to stay organized in your studio so that you can create work you love. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]: In the Extended Cut available in the Podcast Art Club , we talk about how to make art for the process and not the product, what allows her to work fast and we get more into design. Listen here. Support the show

Aug 1, 2023

Learn more about Vicki McGrath here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOP Feature Conversation In the conversation you'll learn the steps needed to build a bright and loose painting, how to manage your palette and all about gouache. Extended Cut Bonus [ Podcast Art Club ] You’ll discover strategies for getting lighter without getting too chalky and a bunch of great conversation about color, color, color. Listen here. Support the show

Jul 18, 2023

Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get better at painting. Learn more about Debbie Miller here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / #MugshotMondayArt Please note: You can find a list of Hashtag Challenges here: The Ultimate Hashtag Challenge List Learn more about the Podcast Art Club Mini Sprint Challenges here . Support the show

Jul 4, 2023

Welcome to Ep.82 with acrylic painter Dianna Shyne. In the conversation, you’ll learn what you need to outrun those negative voices, a system to help you think through color mixing, and how using different combinations of primaries will get you different moods plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon] Shyne was so generous with her time and so the extended cut bonus is basically a whole second episode. You’ll learn how to approach the color of light and the absolute importance of the creative process. Listen here . Support the show

Jun 20, 2023

Todd M. Casey (Ep.24) is back and he’s here to talk about a very practical tool, the color wheel. There are a bunch of color wheels in his new book The Oil Painter’s Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes and Harmony and for today’s mini we focus on the one that’s most relevant to painters for color mixing, the traditional subtractive color wheel. Referred to in the show as The Color Wheel. In the conversation, you’ll learn how it’s set up, what it’s based on and then we dive into using it for color mixing. Learn more about Todd M. Casey: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / TIKTOK / PATREON Support the show

Jun 6, 2023

In the feature conversation with Zoey Frank, discover how to take on large, complex subjects, how you can use historical work as inspiration for your compositions and why you might want to leave some colors OFF your palette. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: In your Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon], explore how doing a study in the middle of your process may help you problem solve and the importance of having really specific ideas when we explore. Listen here. Learn more about Zoey Frank: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS Support the show

May 30, 2023

Welcome to the special segment: The Art Habit, where I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. Here's a 20-minute preview of the full 47 minute episode. The full episode was live for a week and now you’ll have access to the full episode at Patreon for Art Club Members. Here's a direct link to the episode and it'll explain how to sign up. ALLISON MOIR-SMITH Moir-Smith is an acrylic painter who came to art as part of a recovery process after a brain injury. She needed something to do for Brain Breaks and she found adult coloring books. This has expanded to a robust daily(ish) art practice where she explores subjects from flowers to landscape to fruit to now people. In the full interview, you’ll learn how to use hashtag challenges to improve your work, some great advice on making Instagram art friends and why those friends will help you be a better painter AND you’ll discover that sometimes you absolutely don't have to forge a new path. Just use the path that comes with the map. Plus a whole lot more. Learn more about Allison Moir-Smith here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM Moir-Smith mentions a few images and materials in the conversation. You can find them here: Her Sta-Wet palette . Windy plein air event . Mini Sprint Value Challenge Belly painting and drawing Support the show

May 16, 2023

Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative Expression Learn more about Ron Stocke: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Learn to Paint Newsletter: Build a better art practice with tips from today's best painters. Sign up here to get them each week. Feature Interview In the conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how Stocke gets strategic about his subjects from a color standpoint and some of artist’s favorite combinations of gray. Join the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, here. Episode Highlights: Materials-Brushes and paint: Find the right tools for capturing fleeting moments and avoiding excessive detail. Plus learn how your watercolor palette may be working against you and what you can do about it. The significance of pigments: Discover what's in your paint and why that makes a difference in your paintings. Stocke's process: From observing the subject to applying washes and adding final details, learn how Stocke's process helps him (and maybe you) create powerful paintings. Selecting a scene: Explore the role of light, shadow, and composition in creating captivating watercolor paintings. -Understanding focal areas: Learn why Stocke moves from big to small shapes, where he uses details and where he uses abstraction to create visually compelling compositions. Practical tips for painting on location: Get ideas on how to deal with changing light including what you need to get in your initial sketch so that you can paint even after all your shadows move. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ron Stocke as he shares his expertise, techniques, and insights into mastering the art of watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this episode offers valuable knowledge and encouragement to fuel your own creative journey. Learn to Paint Podcast is available on iTunes and Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the show and help us bring you more practical conversations with leading artists. Support the show

May 2, 2023

Welcome to the DESIGN episode with Mark Eanes. This is Eanes second time on the show. He first joined us in Episode 11 to talk color. In this episode you’ll learn the difference between design and composition, the basic elements of design and then we walk through each of the 7 principles of design and talk in depth about what they are and how to make sure you have them plus a whole lot more. Listen to the Patreon Bonus Episode here . Check out the written interview Mark did with me all about the importance of drawing, here . Support the show

Apr 25, 2023

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here . Join the Podcast Art Club here . Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions Support the show

Apr 18, 2023

Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily Painting Learn more about Teddi Parker: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM Feature Conversation: In the conversation you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here . Episode Highlights: Early days: Teddi Parker's discovery of the daily painting movement and its influence on Parker's art practice. Making time: How to balance motherhood and painting including places you might look to carve out time. Excitement as your driver: Learn why excitement is your best guide and why its important to learn to trust it. Paint choices: When and how you might decide to use Golden Acrylics or switch to house paint. Brush preferences: How flat, large brushes might help you create the looser style you’re aiming for. Building a painting: Discover how different methods for building up paint work with different types of subjects. Getting loose: Learn what you need from your drawing, materials and process to create loose paintings. The importance of references: How to set up a still life that also creates a strong painting. Series: How working with a single idea can help you play and find your next ideas. Join us as we dive into the artistic journey of Teddi Parker. From growing up in a creative household to discovering the daily painting movement, Parker's passion for art and her ability to trust her own gut, has helped her paint bright and joyful paintings. In the conversation, we explore how she makes time in a busy life for a robust art practice, how she avoids burnout and all things technical from the paint she uses to how she keeps her brushstrokes loose. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of dedication and creativity. Support the show

Apr 4, 2023

In the conversation with abstract expressionist Liz Murphy you’ll get ideas on mindsets that might be useful when you’re just starting out (but really, sort of anytime in your art journey), why it’s so important to create a sense of freedom in your studio plus what gets in the way of play and some ideas for overcoming them. In the Extended Cut Bonus: We talk color harmony and the true joy we can find in really simple approaches to color. Find it here. Learn more about Liz Murphy: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Learn more about your host Kelly Anne Powers on Instagram . Get practical advice from today’s best painters by adding your name to the newsletter here . Support the show

Mar 21, 2023

In this feature interview with Patti Vincent, you’ll learn a ton about gouache including why it might be a good fit for your artistic goals. Plus we really get into the importance of simplification. (Thank you Podcast Art Club for your suggestions here!) What it is and how to approach it across your whole process. You might be surprised at where simplification BEGINS for Vincent. And as always, a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus, (available at the Podcast Art Club on Patreon ) you’ll discover how Vincent approaches her foreground, middle ground and background and you’ll get some great ideas for how to inch your way into plein air painting. Support the show

Mar 14, 2023

Many guests on the show use what’s called a limited palette. A limited palette can be a powerful way to improve your color confidence and create harmonious work. So this week we are deep diving into what IS a limited palette, how you might set one up and why you might want to give one a try. Guests mention in the episode in alphabetical order: Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14 Louise Fletcher, Ep.48 Patti Vincent, Ep.75 Ron Stocke, upcoming Support the show

Mar 7, 2023

In the conversation, you’ll learn why sometimes it makes sense to take the thinner out of your medium mixture and just use oil, how the right brush can get you sharp edges and how paper cut outs might help you begin to understand the structure of your own work. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus: In the Extended Cut Bonus (available on Patreon) Brnger talks getting loose, the positive role of feeling stressed out, and ways to keep from getting precious with your materials. Plus we talk about why you might want to consider painting over those old paintings. Support the show

Feb 28, 2023

In Ep.71 with Yong Hong Zhong , we talked a lot about story. In today's Mini, I'm going to break down the idea of story a bit more and look at some examples. Support the show

Feb 21, 2023

In the conversation with watercolorist Yong Hong Zhong, you’ll learn the one thing Zhong says you need to have figured out before you start painting, advice for getting looser and questions to ask yourself to find your painting’s story. In the Extended Cut Bonus available at the Podcast Art Club , you'll learn the yellow, red, and blue Zhong suggests for a limited palette and he gives you ideas for where to focus if you feel like you don’t yet have a strong sense of color. Support the show

Feb 14, 2023

Welcome to the conversation with Louise Fletcher! You’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working intuitively and analytically, and why you always want to follow your own joy. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus: This episode comes with a great Extended Cut Bonus where we move from mindset into more technical pieces. You’ll discover a new reason why you might want to reach for a limited palette, some advice on composition and a few pointers on how to critique your own work. Grab it by signing up at any tier at the Podcast Art Club here . Find show notes here . Support the show

Feb 7, 2023

In Episode 70, I’m talking with artist Alice Sheridan. In the conversation, you’ll discover how a change in space might change your work, why having clear intent is so important and what to do when you need to say goodbye to a layer you love. Plus a whole lot more. In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus , you’ll learn why drawing might be the key to figuring out what a painting is about and you'll discover some great ideas for how to hold time for your art practice. You can take a listen by joining the Podcast Art Club over on Patreon at any tier. Support the show

Jan 31, 2023

Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so I've shared the first 15 minutes of the new segment here and if you'd like to listen to the full episode, head to Patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Today’s guest: Sam Chappell If you’re on Instagram you may know her as eastnorthstudio . Chappell is an acrylic painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how Chappell manages burnout, how she used the Pandemic to focus on painting and why sometimes the hard part is giving ourselves permission to do less. Support the show

Jan 24, 2023

We love talking with daily painters on the show. But if you have an occasional art practice and want to paint daily, how do you make that transition? Here are 7 ideas to get you started. Support the show

Jan 17, 2023

Today I’m talking with artist Randy Hayashi. In the interview, you’ll learn a new way to think through your painting plan, a mixing palette that will help you create more dynamic color in your work, and how to think through a painting in terms of foreground, middle ground and background plus a whole lot more. In this episode’s bonus episode you’ll learn how Hayashi’s style has changed over the years and what habits help him make sure he’s ready to paint each week. You can take a listen by joining the Podcast Art Club over on Patreon at any tier. Support the show

Jan 10, 2023

Jessica Fields has a process that WORKS. It gives her what she needs but also makes space for what her paintings need. Let's look into it... and what it might mean for how you work. Check out Ep.67 here . Support the show

Jan 3, 2023

I’m talking with artist Jessica Fields. In the conversation you’ll learn that you have more than just brushes when it comes to painting, how obstacles may help you create your best work and a way to plan a painting around a specific color relationship In the extended cut bonus conversation over in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk pattern, edges and the important lessons Fields learned from a 100 day project. Listen to that here. Support the show

Dec 27, 2022

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here . Join the Podcast Art Club here . Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions Support the show

Dec 13, 2022

In the interview with Felicia Forte, we don’t cover tools or techniques. Forte has a great FAQ at her website to answer all of that. Instead, we delve into a conversation about process, big and small. We discuss how to create space for your voice to come out, why loving a teacher’s approach is much more important than any credentials they might have, and how to create work that is truly yours. At some point you’ll hear Forte reference our pre interview tech call where she walked me through her approach for her painting Christmas . That conversation is available to Podcast Art Club Members here . Show notes: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode65 Bonus Conversation (Podcast Art Club) here . Support the show

Dec 6, 2022

Welcome to my [archive] interview with Lynn Whipple. In the conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of being playful and why it’s so critical to make work you don’t like. Listen to the bonus conversation on Patreon here . Whipple gives you an additional exercise to try at home plus we get into composition and a whole lot more. Get it here . Support the show

Nov 22, 2022

What is varnish? Why might you use it? How do you apply it, and how do you know if you've applied it incorrectly? Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin is back on the show with answers to all of your vanishing questions! Show notes: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode64 Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Nov 8, 2022

I’m talking with artist Nancy Reyner. In the conversation you’ll discover the absolute versatility of acrylics, the power of learning to look at your work like a viewer, and how to not destroy a painting that’s almost finished plus a whole lot more. In the bonus conversation available on Patreon , we dig more into Reyner’s ocean and gold leaf series and you’ll learn how focal points can help move your viewer’s from a left brain to a right brain experience and why it matters. Show notes: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode63 Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Oct 25, 2022

Ep.14 guest Lisa Daria Kennedy is back and this time, we’re going large! Kennedy joined me back in Episode 14 to talk about her work as a daily painter. That means she starts and finishes a painting every day. But that’s only part of her studio practice, which includes much larger work. And that’s what we’re talking about today. In the conversation, you’ll discover the power of setting time limits for working big, how larger, more experimental pieces can be a great fit with your daily art practice and how to overcome that blank giant canvas. Support the show

Oct 11, 2022

Welcome to Ep.61 with Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to approach your underpainting and a great combination of colors to mix a whole array of skin tones. In the bonus conversation available, in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon , we talk more about how Kay creates her bold, colorful work. Show Notes: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode61 Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Sep 27, 2022

In episode 60, I’m talking with Sarah Sedwick about an absolutely essential concept for artists: value. In Part I, you’ll discover great tools for simplifying that complexity and why they are critical to creating stronger paintings. You’ll learn all about creating focal points, deciding hierarchies and the power of contrasts. In Part 2 available over on Patreon , we move from Sedwick’s preparatory studies into how she thinks about value in her full color paintings. You’ll discover new ways to think about your most saturated colors, reasons to premix your paint piles and why Sedwick is always keeping an eye on her whites. Show Notes: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode60 Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Sep 13, 2022

In Ep. 59, I'm talking with watercolorist Steve Griggs. In the conversation, you’ll discover the benefits of replicating your teachers and how to know when it’s time to move beyond their style, how to approach your primaries if you want bright colors and an incredibly powerful way to use sketchbooks in your art process. Podcast Art Club: Your ad free episode is available here . Plus, want the extended cut? It’s available on Patreon . We dig deeper into loose painting and you’ll learn some of Grigg's favorite ways of mixing watercolor paints on your paper. You can find all of that at patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Sep 6, 2022

In the conversation, you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. Patreon : Check out your bonus conversation with Morris here . We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help you in the long run.) Plus, 7 Painting & Color Tips from Morris. Support the show

Aug 30, 2022

Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so I've shared the first 10 minutes of the new segment here and if you'd like to listen to the full episode, head to Patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast First up: Tait Preis. If you’re on Instagram you may know her as proununcedtyte. Preis is an oil painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how to deal with burnout, how to find a schedule that works and ideas on where you might adjust your schedule so that you can paint more. Support the show

Aug 23, 2022

Welcome to my conversation with artist and illustrator, Tara Kate. In the conversation, yes we do talk about birds, but really it’s a conversation about details and realism and setting up an art practice that works for you. In the conversation you’ll get some ideas for setting up focused practice, how your tools can help you train your eyes to see, and what you might need in a reference especially if you’re interested in realism. Plus we talk feathers and feet and a whole lot more. Support the show

Aug 9, 2022

This week, we're talking with Brian Miller. In the conversation you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want to use if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. If you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done, join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the extended cut bonus conversation. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Head to the Podcast Art Club to learn more. https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast For show notes including links to Brian Miller's workshops, head here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode56 Support the show

Aug 2, 2022

Jed Dorsey's Acrylic University is sponsoring the show this August and what a great reason to reshare Ep. 27 where I first had the chance to talk to Dorsey. If you've already heard it, I encourage you to relisten. You are a different artist from when you first heard the conversation, and what you hear will be different as well. In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make your photo reference work with your canvas shape, and how to get harmonious color every single time. Support the show

Jul 26, 2022

How you structure your studio time matters. It matters because it can work with you or against you. In the next Mini Episode, we’ll look at three ways guests from the show structure their studio time. Hopefully you’ll find one that seems like a good fit for your artistic and studio goals. Support the show

Jul 12, 2022

In interview with Bernard Dellario, you’ll learn how he prioritized his time when he was working full time, why it’s worth trying that value study with your paints and how simplification…isn’t always so simple. Podcast Art Club: Your extended cut bonus episode is ready! Listen here ! We shift the conversation into color and edges. You’ll learn a new approach to the limited palette, how to keep shapes interesting, and how to make that transition from your 3-value sketch to a more complex painting. Support the show

Jun 28, 2022

If you're an oil painter (or playing with the idea of trying the medium) a potential barrier is understanding mediums and solvents. So in today's mini, we are tackling them head on with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin. In the conversation, you’ll learn the differences between the two. You’ll discover that fat over lean might not mean what you thought it did and where you need to follow the concept and where you absolutely do not. Plus, we get into studio safety and Weisenburger offers a great place to start with studio health. For links to the resources discussed in the show, head here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode53 To discover more great conversations with guests, join the podcast art club: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/artclub Support the show

Jun 14, 2022

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May 24, 2022

This week, I welcome back Ep. 25 guest Julie Gilbert Pollard to discuss falling water. You’ll learn how to simplify the complexity of falling water and get advice on how to approach reflections and shadows in both still water and moving water. We focus on watercolor but the ideas work across any medium. Support the show

May 10, 2022

In the conversation with acrylic painter Hashim Akib, you’ll discover a unique way to mix your acrylic paints, how to look beyond your local influences, and explore strategies you can use to create looser paintings. Gloss & High Gloss Art Club Members: In your bonus episode with Akib, we dive into drawing, what you can do with reference photos and a whole lot more. (Plus get access to an additional 15 bonus conversations.) Support the show

Apr 26, 2022

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. For show notes, including links to the blog article I mention, head to learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode49. And to join me in the spring 20for20artchallenge2022 head to learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge to learn more. Support the show

Apr 4, 2022

Welcome to the conversation you’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working intuitively and analytically, and why you always want to follow your own joy. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club - This episode comes with a fantastic bonus episode where we move from mindset into more technical pieces. You’ll discover a new reason why you might want to reach for a limited palette, some advice on composition and a few pointers on how to critique your own work. PLUS, Podcast Art Club have access to additional bonus conversations with guests. Support the show

Mar 22, 2022

Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back this week to talk about the light and shadows in your paintings. In the conversation, you’ll learn the anatomy of light and dark, the questions Sedwick asks when she’s starting a new painting, and a bunch of things to keep an eye out for when you’re studying your own still life set up. Plus a whole lot more. In the conversation, we talk about two specific paintings, “Blue Breakfast” and “Cuties in Blue.” Support the show

Mar 8, 2022

In the conversation, you’ll discover Brown’s pigment strategy, how to use opaques even if you are primarily a transparent painter and why sometimes the goal needs to be an ALMOST finished painting. Gloss and High Gloss: Your bonus conversation is ready. In it, Brown talks composition and why you absolutely don’t need to be faithful to your reference photo. Listen here . Support the show

Feb 22, 2022

Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK for a second mini episode and we're talking about two of her paintings, primarily "Coffee Break" and a little bit "Out of the Blue." Support the show

Feb 8, 2022

In the conversation with Jose Trujillo, you’ll learn the power of focusing your efforts on the painting discipline instead of the final painting product, how discomfort is part of the learning process and the advantages and disadvantages of experimentation. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready. It’s a small one but it’s packed with some good stuff. We focus in on how Trujillo can and does paint up to 14 hours a day. And maybe that’s not how long you work each day, but there are some great lessons in there for painting MORE. Including how he approaches his references so that he can paint… everything. Support the show

Jan 25, 2022

We often talk about color on this show…hue, value, saturation… but at the heart of all of that is the pigments themselves. In Mini Episode 43, I sit down with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin and we get down to the nuts and bolts of what makes paint paint. And while we look through the lens of oil paint in particular, so much of what we talk about is true for acrylic, watercolor, and gouache as well. Show notes here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode43 Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast Support the show

Jan 11, 2022

This week I'm talking with mixed media artist Kellee Wynne Conrad! In the conversation we talk about the challenges of not going back to your old self, the opportunities of limitations and Conrad walks us through her five principles of color. Plus a whole lot more. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready on Patreon. We discuss burnout and the power of letting go of old work and those ideas never realized. It might make you think about your own space and materials differently. I know it did me. Support the show

Dec 28, 2021

Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making. Support the show

Dec 14, 2021

Welcome to the conversation with acrylic and oil painter Sari Shryack In the conversation you’ll learn how to get started if you are low on time (side note: Joining #20for20ArtChallenge2022 challenge in January might help there too) what’s important to ask yourself when it comes to finding your style and a few places you can really push color. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters we’ll dive even further into bright colors including how to approach your supporting characters so your color can really sing. Support the show

Nov 23, 2021

Today we're talking about perspective! Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective. Support the show

Nov 9, 2021

In the conversation you’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, you’ll dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges. Support the show

Oct 26, 2021

Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back and we are talking about some of the limitations you run up against when you first get started in art. We talk time limitations, money limitations, space limitations and Sedwick offers some advice for what to do about them. And while this is a conversation designed a bit for beginners, even those of you who have been in your art practice for awhile will find Sedwick's ideas super helpful. Support the show

Oct 12, 2021

Welcome to Ep. 36 with Ian Roberts. In the conversation you’ll learn a ton about composition, the importance of value masses and the difference between a design driven and a subject driven painting. Plus a whole lot more. Gloss and high gloss Patreon supporters, your bonus conversation will arrive Oct. 11th. You’ll discover how sunlight and shadow affect your object’s color and how to handle foregrounds, middle grounds and backgrounds. Support the show

Sep 28, 2021

Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get better at painting. Support the show

Sep 14, 2021

This week I’m talking with acrylic painter, Melanie Morris. In the conversation you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, check out the bonus conversation with Morris. We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help you in the long run.) https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode34 Support the show

Aug 24, 2021

When it comes to learning to paint, there are so many great ways to structure your learning. Guests have discussed setting up daily painting or committing to a certain number of hours in the studio. Another great way to strengthen your painting skills is to do a series. Let's talk about what a series is, how it could benefit you and what I learned from my own. Support the show

Aug 10, 2021

Welcome to my conversation with mixed media artist Laura Horn. In the interview you’ll discover how Horn designed her own self study, the surprising way she creates and integrates reference materials and you’ll explore all the ways she uses sketchbooks. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Jul 27, 2021

We're back with your next mini episode! This week we're talking with Mark Mehaffey about his new painting "Studio Light." The painting was just accepted was just accepted into the National Watercolor Society International Exhibit. In the conversation we talk about how Mehaffey came to create "Studio Light," how he worked through the design process and how he prepares his paper to get great watercolor textures. Plus a whole lot more. To see the painting we're discussing, head to www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode31 Support the show

Jul 13, 2021

Mitchell works across several media, but we focus in on his watercolor work. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of seeing abstractly, how Mitchell uses powerful neutrals and why intent is the most important piece of his painting process. Support the show

Jun 23, 2021

It happens to all of us. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting. You feel uninspired and overwhelmed by the rest of..well... LIFE . Before you abandon your studio for the mile-high to-do list, try one of these 5 exercises from podcast guests. They'll keep your hands in the work even on days where your mind isn't feeling it. Support the show

Jun 8, 2021

Today I'm talking with artist Mark Eanes and it's the DESIGN episode. In this conversation you’ll learn the difference between design and composition, the basic elements of design and then we walk through each of the 7 principles of design and talk in depth about what they are and how to make sure you have them plus a whole lot more. Support the show

May 11, 2021

Today I'm speaking with acrylic artist Jed Dorsey. In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make your photo reference work with your canvas shape, and how to get harmonious color every single time. Support the show

Apr 13, 2021

In this week's episode with Jane Davies we focus on the way artists approach their work. How you approach it when you’re just starting out. When you're feeling uninspired. When you're having trouble finishing a painting. Discover a bunch of great ideas for how to keep yourself fully involved in your own painting practice. https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode26 If you'd like to support the show and get some fun thank you perks, learn more here. Support the show

Mar 8, 2021

This week, I’m talking with Julie Gilbert Pollard. In the conversation you’ll learn Pollard's favorite way to make her paintings stronger, you’ll get clarity on warms and cools and discover a way to think through where you can improve as an artist. Support the show

Feb 8, 2021

Today I'm talking with oil painter, Todd M. Casey. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of liking your work through each stage, two very different ways to approach making art, and why you’ve really got to squeeze that paint out. Plus we get technical as we explore how light moves around a sphere. And a whole lot more. Support the show

Jan 11, 2021

In this month’s episode, I’m talking with mixed media artist, Lynn Whipple. In our conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of being playful and why it’s so important to make work you don’t like. This interview episode 23 comes with bonus material. Whipple gives you an additional exercise to try at home plus we get into composition and a whole lot more. How do you get it? Subscribe to the newsletter. It’ll come out in next week’s week’s edition and live in the newsletter bonus section the next couple of months. Support the show

Dec 14, 2020

This is part 2 of my conversation with Sarah Sedwick. You’ll learn about different types of edges and how to use them to make more interesting paintings. You’ll discover how to make highlights that sing and the power of a good critique. Support the show

Nov 23, 2020

This week, I’m talking with oil painter Sarah Sedwick. This interview will be in two parts with Part 2 (a bonus episode of sorts) coming your way, Dec. 14 In part 1, you’ll discover how premixing frees you up to make looser paintings. You’ll learn how to paint those shadows and explore different types of palettes. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Nov 9, 2020

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Sep 28, 2020

In today's episode, I'm talking with mixed media artist Sandra Duran Wilson. In the interview you’ll learn why curiosity is your greatest tool, how to manage the gremlin voice and why it’s so important to listen to those first thoughts. Also, we get technical and discuss gels, pastes, and mediums including how to know which to grab when you’re working with collage. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Sep 14, 2020

Today I'm talking with abstract expressionist Amira Rahim. In today’s episode we talk about painting emotions, the power of knowing what your materials can and can’t do and sometimes why you need to turn off the music and concentrate. Plus a whole lot more. Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podocast/episode19 for show notes. While you’re there, add your name to the newsletter list and get each new episode sent straight to your inbox. Support the show

Aug 24, 2020

Today I talk with artist Dreama Tolle Perry will go live. We discuss giving yourself permission to paint, how to manage color accents, and why it’s so deeply important to paint what you love. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Aug 10, 2020

In this episode I’m talking with artist Esté MacLeod. In the episode you’ll learn about the versatility of high flow acrylics, ways shape motifs can help define a style and how a sketchbook may be the key to building your artistic voice. Support the show

Jul 27, 2020

Today I’m talking with watercolorist Carol Carter. In the episode, we’ll explore how criticism helped Carter her find her unique voice. She explains the biggest challenge she sees students facing in the medium and she discusses how being an artist is more than a single good painting. Support the show

Jul 13, 2020

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Jun 22, 2020

Welcome back to a two-parter! Today - and for the next two episodes- I’m talking with acrylic and oil painter Debbie Miller. In part 1, you learn how a single workshop changed Miller’s life, how she keeps inspired and her process for working through a painting. In part 2 (coming July 13th) , discover Miller’s goals for color, why a learner’s mindset is so pivotal to getting better at painting and how the artist finally made peace with her trickiest color, yellow. Support the show

Jun 8, 2020

Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy. Kennedy works many different ways across several media but today we’re focusing on her daily painting work. You’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose. And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible. Plus a whole lot more. Head to LearntoPaintPodcast.com/Podcast/Episode14 for show notes. Support the show

Apr 27, 2020

This week I’m talking with artist, Kim Smith. Smith paints in oil and she explains how she created an art practice that fit into her life, she’ll give you ideas on how to use warms and cools to create dynamic shadows and discusses the value of sometimes not sharing your work. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Apr 13, 2020

I talk with watercolorist Andy Evansen. You'll discover how to use value studies to problem solve your paintings before you begin. You'll learn the importance of big shapes and get advice on good composition. Plus Evansen breaks down how to distinguish morning light from evening light. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Mar 23, 2020

I’m talking with artist and professor Mark Eanes. And we’re hitting a few subjects but MOSTLY we are focusing in on color. Eanes will explain the basics of color, the various characteristics of color and color relationships...and why it all matters. Eanes gives a ton of great examples of exercises he has his students do. You are going to have so many ideas for practicing color after this conversation. Support the show

Mar 9, 2020

This week I’m talking with acrylic artist Betty Franks Krause. Krause explains how she creates and keeps those wonderful colors. She talks painting large, and discusses why sometimes it’s important to put your head down and stay focused on your own work especially when it comes to learning to paint. Support the show

Feb 24, 2020

This week mixed media artist Stan Kurth talks about how he creates and uses those beautiful neutrals. He explains the importance of choosing a direction and sticking with it, and discusses how he decides when a painting is finished. Support the show

Feb 10, 2020

Today is the second half of my conversation with watercolorist Carrie Waller. If you haven’t heard Part A, I would recommend starting there as we get into Waller’s process and outlook and a whole bunch of other great stuff that lays the groundwork today’s part B. In today’s episode, we get into the technical. Waller paints beautiful glass and she talks about the pitfalls she sees her students (and herself) running into with glass. You’ll also learn about the importance of artist friends and some tips on creating stronger compositions in your own work. she approaches painting glass. What she needs from her light. you do listen to it first. It lays the groundwork for some of what we discuss in today’s episode. Plus it’s always useful to understand an artists’ process when hearing why they work that way. Support the show

Jan 26, 2020

For the next two episodes, I’m talking with watercolorist Carrie Waller. I’ve divided the episodes up into two parts. In part A (today’s) Waller talks about being OK with finishing paintings slowly. She explains how she uses color- like puzzle pieces- in her work. And she shares the method she uses to bypass those ugly middles stages that can demoralize so many of us. In part B we get into the specifics of glass, the importance of art friends and why sometimes you just need to take one of those technical art classes. It’ll pay off later big time. Support the show

Jan 13, 2020

In this episode, Fullerton discusses how she learned to distinguish the voice inside of her, how she teaches materials in her workshops and why learning to critique your own work- the right way- is so important as a painter. Plus a whole lot more. Support the show

Jan 6, 2020

What's season two of the Learn to Paint Podcast look like? What guests will I be speaking to? How often will it come out? You've got questions. I've got answers. Take a listen! Support the show

Dec 23, 2019

Season Two begins early 2020. In the meantime, let's explore some art 101 ideas. Oil? Watercolor? Acrylic? Today we'll explore the difference between three of the most popular media. How are they different and why does it matter? New interviews start soon so head to learntopaintpodcast.com/subscribe to add your name to the newsletter. You'll be first in line when the new episodes arrive. Happy painting! Support the show

Dec 7, 2019

This week we talk with watercolorist Anne Abgott. In this episode, you’ll learn how Abgott keeps shadows, backgrounds and even neutrals, dynamic. She tells you exactly the colors she uses (and where she's made swaps to get better transparency) and you’ll hear tips on how to create great color combos for your work. Head to learn to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podcast/episode6 to get this week's vocab and to hear bonus material from Abgott on how to mix your own opaque watercolors. Support the show

Nov 24, 2019

This week we talk with Mark Mehaffey. Mehaffey paints across media and subject including watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, landscape and non-objective. We are focusing in on his plein air work in the interview but a lot of what we talk about can work for any subject realistic or non objective. Mehaffey explains how he gets to the story of his work. He shares practical tips on blending color and controlling the saturation of that same color. And he talks about how and why it’s so important to keep things simple. Check out Mehaffey’s work at the website, learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode5 Support the show

Nov 11, 2019

In this episode Peggi Habets talks about how her process, which includes thoughtful planning, allows her to be bold. She discusses the challenges she sees her students facing and gives practical advice for how to take good reference photos for portraits. Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/episode4 to get a pdf of the colors Habets uses and links to the vocab. Support the show

Oct 28, 2019

In this week's epsidoe with Jane Davies we focus on the way artists approach their work. How you approach it when you’re just starting out. When you're feeling uninspired. When you having trouble finishing a painting. Discover a bunch of great ideas for how to keep yourself fully involved in your own painting practice. https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode3 Support the show

Oct 14, 2019

Chris Krupinski discusses the decision that changed her artistic life, how she keeps fear away from her process, and the steps she takes to paint those amazing pieces of fruit. You might be surprised! (I know I was.) Plus tips on composition and design and a whole lot more! Support the show

Sep 30, 2019

Annie O'Brien Gonzales is the guest this week. In our conversation, you'll hear how Gonzales over came her fear of getting back into painting after several decades away. You'll discover the advice that changed her life. Plus she talks a ton about color. She shares ways you can get better at mixing color and explains easy ways to approach color in your work (that are guaranteed to work.) Check out show notes, vocab lists, and links to Gonzales' classes at the Learn to Paint Podcast website ! Here's more of what we cover: Color Exploration: Gonzales delves into the intricacies of color schemes, emphasizing the significance of monochromatic, analogous, and complementary choices. Practical tips for creating and understanding color swatches, enabling artists to master variations within selected color schemes. Acrylic Paint Mastery: Gonzales provides insights into different grades of acrylic paints, distinguishing between professional, student, and craft grades. Advocates for investing in professional-grade paints for enhanced results and encourages a limited palette to facilitate learning and effective color mixing. Acrylic Paint Management: Gonzales shares practical techniques to prevent acrylic paint from drying too quickly during the painting process. Highlights the use of plastic bead boxes, regular water spraying, and the incorporation of fluid matte medium to extend drying times. Structured Approach to Painting: Gonzales stresses the importance of adopting a systematic approach to painting, especially for those refining their skills. Encourages artists to identify preferred subjects and develop a cohesive body of work for a more focused and fulfilling artistic journey. Support the show

Sep 16, 2019

Welcome to the Learn to Paint Podcast where every other week I talk with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Welcome to Episode Zero where you'll learn more about the podcast and me your host. The real fun begins Monday, September 30 with my conversation with mixed media artist Annie O'Brien Gonzales. Learn more including a vocab list for our first episode at learntopaintpodcast.com Support the show