Learn to Paint Podcast

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 #20for20ArtChallenge here.Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art SessionsSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Aida Smith!Learn more about Aida Smith:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAMMany artists assume that building serious skills requires huge blocks of free time.Aida Smith proves otherwise.With a full-time career, a long commute, and a firmly established professional identity outside the art world, she has built a meaningful and increasingly confident painting practice over the past five years.In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to grow as a painter while working full-time, the color mixing breakthrough that changed everything for her, and how rethinking failure allowed her to keep showing up.If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have enough time,” this episode will challenge that belief in a practical way.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Smith  structured her painting practice around a full-time jobWhy commute time and lunch breaks can meaningfully build skillThe color mixing shift that transformed her confidenceA simple way to adjust color using red, yellow, or blueHow to think about failure in a way that keeps you showing upWhy simplifying shapes strengthens a paintingHow she decides whether to keep a painting or wipe it downWhy she paints with solvent-free oils and questions traditional rulesBuilding Skill in Real LifeSmith did not grow up identifying as an artist. Painting was not her childhood identity.Her entry point was photography. Painting returned later, first as a stress reliever during a demanding job, and eventually as something she chose to take seriously.She paints and draws at night. On weekends. During commutes. During lunch breaks.And she is clear about something many artists resist hearing:Skill takes longer than you hope.Growth happened over years of sketchbooks. Years of mixing colors poorly before it clicked. Years of showing up even when the work felt frustrating.This is not a story about finding more time. It is about using the time that already exists.Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon]In this bonus episode, Smith explains how shifting to a very limited palette transformed her color mixing and brought instant harmony to her work. She shares the exact colors she relies on, why she prioritizes value over perfect color matches, and how a simple “mother color” keeps everything cohesive.Get practical tips sent straight to your inbox. Join the Learn to Paint newsletter here.Support the show

Many artists quietly believe there is a deadline on creativity. If you did not start young, it can feel like you missed your chance.In episode 121, Suzanne Allard about where that belief comes from and why it does not hold up.Suzanne shares her story of beginning to draw and paint in her early 50s, along with the fear, pressure, and self talk that shaped her early creative experience. Allard shares what actually helps artists move forward. Gentle entry points, low pressure practice, and learning how to stay with discomfort all play a role.This conversation is for artists who feel behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether it is worth starting or continuing at all.In this episode, you will learn:Why starting late is more story than realityHow low pressure prompts help build momentum and confidenceThe difference between fear of judgment and fear of how you feel about your own workHow to lower pressure when your art practice starts to feel stressfulWhy creative growth requires patience, pauses, and trustAllard also shares insights into her acrylic landscape process, how she chooses references, why she works in phases, and how she balances focused learning with play.Whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or trying to reconnect with your practice, this episode offers a grounded and encouraging perspective on what it means to keep going.Art Club: Find your ad free version here.Bonus Episode (Podcast Art Club)In the bonus conversation, Allard goes deeper into how she actually works in the studio and how looseness, confidence, and expressive color are built through intentional choices rather than talent or speed.Allard shares why setting constraints, like limiting the number of shapes or colors in a painting, can make it easier to simplify and stop overworking. You’ll learn how she uses reference photos as a jumping-off point rather than a rulebook, and how shifting from object-based thinking to value- and shape-based thinking changes the way you approach landscapes.The conversation also explores how color confidence develops through play and repetition, why avoiding straight-from-the-tube color helps build a personal color language, and how reducing friction in your setup makes it easier to paint more often without overthinking materials or wasting supplies.This bonus episode is especially helpful if you are trying to loosen up, simplify complex scenes, or feel more confident making color decisions in your own work.In this bonus, we cover:Why constraints are one of the fastest ways to loosen up your workHow to think in shapes and values instead of objectsUsing reference photos as inspiration rather than instructionsBuilding color confidence through experimentation and repetitionSimplifying landscapes without losing interest or depthMaking it easier to paint more often by reducing setup frictionLearn more about Suzanne Allard:WEBSITE / CLASSES / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE / PINTEREST Freebie: Color Mixing Success FREE ebook and 7 module classSupport the show

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 BonusIn 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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

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

Welcome to the conversation with William A. Schneider.FEATUREIn 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 / BLOGSupport the show

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

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 / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

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.5Sterling Edwards, Ep.116 (coming soon)Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14Kimberly Kelly Santini, Ep.97Support the show

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 SuppliesTrip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPSSupport the show

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

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 / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

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 | BOOKSupport the show

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.110Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108Joan Fullerton, Ep.7Mark Mehaffey, Ep.5Episodes 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. CaseySupport the show

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

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 WorkSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Julia Katz. FeatureIn 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 ClubExtended 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 GALLERYSupport the show

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.108Debbie Miller, Ep.15Alice Sheridan, Ep.70Carrie Waller, Ep.8Support the show

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

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

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 /FACEBOOKSupport the show

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

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 / BOOKSLinks Mentioned in the Show:Video Lesson: Exploring Composition through Shape and NotanThe 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 PaintingThe Power of Color Grouping in Landscape PaintingGetting the Light Right: The Power of the Color StudyExercise: Simplification and Massing in Landscape with Limited ValuesWhat Color is Your Underpainting? The Monochromatic and Two-Color MethodsSupport the show

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

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 / BOOKSupport the show

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 hereExtended 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

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

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 / YOUTUBEFeature ConversationSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Chantel Lynn Barber! Feature ConversationIn 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 / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

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 SessionsSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Sarah B. Hansen.Feature ConversationIn 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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Susan Greenstein!Feature ConversationIn 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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

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 / WORKSHOPSSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Kimberly Kelly Santini!Feature ConversationIn 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 / MEMBERSHIPSupport the show

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 / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!Feature InterviewIn 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 / YOUTUBESupport the show

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 ProcessWhile 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

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 SuppliesTrip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPSSupport the show

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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

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 / YOUTUBESupport the show

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 BonusIf 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 / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

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 BonusYour 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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

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 / FACEBOOKSupport the show

Feature ConversationIn 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 / INTAGRAMSupport the show

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 ClubLearn more about Erin Gregory:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia!Feature ConversationIn 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

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

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

Learn more about Ali Kay here:WEBSITE / CLASSES / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOKWelcome 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