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| 08 Feb 2022 | Ep.44: Jose Trujillo | 00:45:52 | |
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. --- | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Ep. 45 Painting Deep Dive with Debbie Miller (Mini) | 00:24:56 | |
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." --- | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Ep 46: Brienne M Brown | 00:50:12 | |
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. --- | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Ep 47: Understanding Light & Shadow with Sarah Sedwick (mini) | 00:32:58 | |
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.” --- | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Ep 48: Louise Fletcher | 00:51:40 | |
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. 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. --- | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Ep. 49: 7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) | 00:30:24 | |
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. --- | |||
| 10 May 2022 | Ep 50: Hashim Akib | 00:48:25 | |
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.) --- | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Ep. 51: Painting Falling Water with Julie Gilbert Pollard | 00:47:03 | |
This week, I welcome back Ep. 25 guest Julie Gilbert Pollard to discuss falling water. --- | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Ep. 52: Shari Blaukopf | 00:48:02 | |
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| 28 Jun 2022 | Ep 53: Solvents & Mediums with Gamblin | 00:30:18 | |
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. --- | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Ep 54: Bernard Dellario | 00:42:41 | |
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. --- | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Ep 55: 3 Ways to Structure Your Studio Time | 00:20:07 | |
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. --- | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Jed Dorsey [Replay] Ep 27 | 00:47:51 | |
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. --- | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Ep 56: Brian Miller | 00:50:15 | |
This week, we're talking with Brian Miller. --- | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | Ep. 57: Painting & Drawing Birds with Tara Kate | 00:50:48 | |
Welcome to my conversation with artist and illustrator, Tara Kate. 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. --- | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Special Segment: The Art Habit, a conversation with Tait Preis | 00:11:34 | |
Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. --- | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Melanie Morris [Replay] Ep.34 | 00:51:38 | |
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. --- | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Ep. 59: Steve Griggs | 00:50:52 | |
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 --- | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Ep. 60 Understanding Value with Sarah Sedwick (Mini, Part 1) | 00:41:09 | |
In episode 60, I’m talking with Sarah Sedwick about an absolutely essential concept for artists: value. 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. --- | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Ep.61 with Ali Kay | 00:49:15 | |
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. --- | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Ep. 62 - Painting Large with Lisa Daria Kennedy | 00:40:49 | |
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. --- | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Ep. 63 Nancy Reyner | 00:51:10 | |
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. --- | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Ep. 64 Varnishing Your Work with Gamblin | 00:21:43 | |
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! --- | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Lynn Whipple [Archive, Ep 23] | 00:46:25 | |
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. --- | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Ep.65 Felicia Forte | 00:44:28 | |
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. --- | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Ep. 67: Jessica Fields | 00:43:06 | |
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 --- | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | Ep.68 Randy Hayashi | 00:51:50 | |
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. --- | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | 7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Archive Mini) | 00:30:07 | |
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. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here. Join the Podcast Art Club here. Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions --- | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Thinking About Process: Takeaways from Ep.67 with Jessica Fields | 00:08:43 | |
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. --- | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | 7 Transitions to Make in a Daily Painting Practice | 00:29:30 | |
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. --- | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | Special Segment: The Art Habit, a conversation with Sam Chappell | 00:17:02 | |
Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. --- | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | Ep.70 with Alice Sheridan | 00:55:34 | |
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. --- | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Louise Fletcher [Archive Ep.48 | 00:51:35 | |
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. --- | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Ep.71: Yong Hong Zhong | 00:44:21 | |
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. --- | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Mini Episode: What is Story (Ep.72) | 00:10:35 | |
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. --- | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Ep.73 with Amy Brnger | 00:47:11 | |
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. --- | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | What is a Limited Palette? (Ep.74 Mini) | 00:13:46 | |
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: Patti Vincent, Ep.75 Ron Stocke, upcoming --- | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Ep.75: Patti Vincent | 00:48:01 | |
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. 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. --- | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | Ep.76 with Liz Murphy | 00:46:15 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM --- | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Ep.77 with Teddi Parker | 00:47:08 | |
Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily Painting Learn more about Teddi Parker: 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:
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. --- | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 7 Reasons to Start a Daily Art Habit [Archive] | 00:30:28 | |
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. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here. Join the Podcast Art Club here. Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions --- | |||
| 02 May 2023 | The Design Episode with Mark Eanes [Archive. Ep.28] | 00:42:59 | |
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. --- | |||
| 16 May 2023 | Ep.78 with Ron Stocke | 00:49:48 | |
Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative Expression WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM
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.
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. --- | |||
| 30 May 2023 | Ep.79: Allison Moir-Smith [Preview: The Art Habit] | 00:19:56 | |
Welcome to the special segment: The Art Habit, where I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. 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.
Learn more about Allison Moir-Smith here: Moir-Smith mentions a few images and materials in the conversation. You can find them here: Her Sta-Wet palette. --- | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Ep 80: Zoey Frank | 00:49:43 | |
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. 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.
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| 20 Jun 2023 | Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey [Mini] | 00:38:02 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / TIKTOK / PATREON --- | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Ep.82 with Dianna Shyne | 00:44:35 | |
Welcome to Ep.82 with acrylic painter Dianna Shyne. 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. --- | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini Episode, Ep.83) | 00:30:14 | |
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 --- | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Ep.84: Vicki McGrath | 00:47:29 | |
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. --- | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Ep.85 with Catherine Rains | 00:45:31 | |
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. --- | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Ep.86- Painting Landscapes with Melanie Morris | 00:46:39 | |
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.
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. Ep.34 with Melanie Morris here. --- | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Ep.87 with Ingrid Christensen | 00:57:00 | |
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. WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS --- | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | Ali Kay [Archive, Ep.61] | 00:49:24 | |
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. --- | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire | 00:42:34 | |
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. WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / WORKSHOPS --- | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia | 00:43:42 | |
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. 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. WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM --- | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Ep.90 with Erin Gregory | 00:46:55 | |
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. 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. Ad Free Access: Podcast Art Club --- | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan | 00:49:19 | |
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.
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INTAGRAM --- | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay) | 00:45:46 | |
Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy. --- | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay) | 00:47:43 | |
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 --- | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56 | 00:50:50 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM --- | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13 | 00:46:12 | |
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.
WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM (weekly live sessions) / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE --- | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Ep.92 with John MacDonald | 00:51:26 | |
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.
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. WEBSITE / NEWSLETTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK --- | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Ep.93 with Sandi Hester | 00:58:10 | |
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: Trip with Hester's Mom and Husband Learn more about Sandi Hester here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPS --- | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi | 00:50:31 | |
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. 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. --- | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson | 00:52:00 | |
Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!
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. 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.
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| 21 May 2024 | Ep.96 with Emma Carlisle | 00:47:00 | |
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. 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 --- | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Ep.97 with Kimberly Kelly Santini | 00:56:48 | |
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. WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / MEMBERSHIP --- | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | Ep.98 with Debra Huse | 00:50:13 | |
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. 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: --- | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Ep.99 with Susan Greenstein | 00:50:15 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK --- | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Ep.100 with Sarah B. Hansen | 00:44:08 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK --- | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | 7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) [Archive] | 00:21:12 | |
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. Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2024 here. Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions --- | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Ep.101 with Chantel Lynn Barber | 00:49:54 | |
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM --- | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Ep.102 with Matthew White | 00:47:27 | |
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
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. WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE
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| 03 Dec 2024 | Brilliant Brushstrokes with Teddi Parker [Best Of] | 00:47:08 | |
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.
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. --- | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | The Power of a Plan with Ingrid Christensen [Best Of] | 00:57:00 | |
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
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. --- | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Painting Strategies with Ron Stocke [Best Of] | 00:49:48 | |
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.
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 --- | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Special Segment: The Art Habit with Kerri Fitzpatrick | 00:17:37 | |
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. --- | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Powerful Tools for Composition with Mitchell Albala (Ep.104) | 00:47:06 | |
Welcome to the conversation with Mitchell Albala. 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. 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! WEBSITE / BLOG / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS / BOOKS
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| 18 Feb 2025 | Rewiring My Brain for Better Self Talk (& Other Surprising #20for20 Takeaways) | 00:14:42 | |
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 --- | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Exploring Intuitive Painting with Kathleen Conover (Ep.106) | 00:48:53 | |
Welcome to the conversation with Kathleen Conover! Feature Episode: 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 --- | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | 5 Resistances to Studies (& What to Do About Them) | 00:24:46 | |
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] --- | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Building Bodies of Work with Jennifer Balkan (Ep.108) | 00:44:34 | |
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.
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 --- | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | How to Build a Body of Work [Mini Ep.109] | 00:17:12 | |
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: --- | |||
| 16 Sep 2019 | Episode 0: An Introduction to the Learn to Paint Pdocast | 00:02:29 | |
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 | |||
| 14 Oct 2019 | Episode 2: Chris Krupinski | 00:47:11 | |
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! --- | |||
| 30 Sep 2019 | Episode 1: Annie O'Brien Gonzales | 00:45:42 | |
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!
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| 28 Oct 2019 | Episode 3: Jane Davies | 00:46:39 | |
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. --- | |||
| 11 Nov 2019 | Episode 4: Peggi Habets | 00:45:43 | |
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. --- | |||
| 24 Nov 2019 | Episode 5: Mark Mehaffey | 00:45:32 | |
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. --- | |||
| 07 Dec 2019 | Episode 6: Anne Abgott | 00:46:02 | |
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. --- | |||
| 23 Dec 2019 | Bonus Episode: What is the Difference Between Media? | 00:06:12 | |
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! | |||
| 06 Jan 2020 | Hello Season 2! | 00:01:23 | |
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? | |||
| 13 Jan 2020 | Episode 7: Joan Fullerton | 00:58:13 | |
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. --- | |||
| 26 Jan 2020 | Episode 8: Carrie Waller, Part A | 00:42:04 | |
For the next two episodes, I’m talking with watercolorist Carrie Waller. --- | |||
| 10 Feb 2020 | Episode 8: Carrie Waller, Part B | 00:29:19 | |
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. --- | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Episode 9: Stan Kurth | 00:44:17 | |
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. --- | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | Episode 10: Betty Franks Krause | 00:47:33 | |
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. --- | |||
| 23 Mar 2020 | Episode 11: Mark Eanes | 00:46:44 | |
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. --- | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | Episode 12: Andy Evansen | 00:51:56 | |
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. --- | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | Episode 13: Kim Smith | 00:46:00 | |
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. --- | |||