The Art of Portrait Painting with Marianne Rice – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 84

Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 84! ✨In this heart-filled episode of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Midwest oil portrait artist Maryanne Rice about creativity, courage, and starting her painting journey at age 40. Maryanne shares why oil painting isn’t as intimidating as it seems and how practice, failure, and community shape true artistic growth. They explore capturing spirit in portraits, embracing imperfection, and the power of simply showing up — plus Joleen wraps with a book recommendation and retreat updates to keep you crafting happy. 💛Guest BioMarianne Rice is a Wisconsin-based oil portrait artist known for her contemporary representational portraits that capture both likeness and spirit. A self-taught artist who began painting at age 40, Maryanne is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Portrait Society of America. She exhibits nationally, serves within the portrait community, and cultivates local artist groups in rural Wisconsin. Her work beautifully blends technical skill with emotional depth.Follow MarianneWebsiteInstagramEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 08:44] –Welcome + Joleen’s “Five Happy Things”[08:45 – 15:29] – Retreat updates & NEW watercolor retreat announcement[15:30 – 18:09] – Introducing guest: Marianne Rice[18:10 – 25:39] – Starting oil painting at age 40[25:40 – 33:14] – Why oil painting isn’t as scary as you think[33:15 – 41:19] – Capturing spirit in portraiture[41:20 – 48:49] – Practice vs. perfection – the real difference[48:50 – End] – Upcoming workshops & closing thoughtsQuotes from the Episode“You don’t really know until you try.” – Marianne Rice“Master the art of showing up.” – Marianne Rice“Perfection is the thief of joy.” – Joleen Emery“A rising tide lifts all boats.” – Marianne Rice“It’s the same impulse as cave paintings — to say, ‘I was here.’” – Marianne Rice“Remove the feeling that it has to be great.” – Marianne RiceResources and LinksArtists & Learning ResourcesThe Loomis Method (for drawing faces)Proko (YouTube drawing resource)Book RecommendationPaper Collage Chinese Style (Shanghai Press, 2016)Retreats & WorkshopsNEW Beginning Watercolor Retreat (Oct 22–25, co-led with Emily Marie)Cooking Retreat (with Chef Darin – limited spots available)Fat Pats Brewery Workshop – March 6 (Bookboard Mosaic Project)Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB