Learn to Paint Podcast
Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.
Episodes
Ep.46 with Brienne M Brown [Archive]
Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist, Brienne M Brown.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.Podcast Art Club:Your bonus conversation is here! In it, Brown talks composition and why you absolutely don’t need to be faithful to your
7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) [Archive]
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 p
Building a Serious Painting Practice With a Full-Time Job with Aida Smith (Ep.122)
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 f
You Didn’t Miss the Boat with Suzanne Allard (Ep.121)
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 share
Using Goals to Make Better Paintings with Michele Usibelli (Ep.120)
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 colo
The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Work (Mini Ep.119)
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
The 5 Buckets of Artistic Knowledge with William A. Schneider (Ep.118)
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. Pl
How to Paint or Draw While Traveling (Mini Ep.117)
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
Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)
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
Why is Starting so Hard? And What to Do About it (Mini Ep.115)
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:
Creating Protected Spaces with Sandi Hester [Archive, Ep.93]
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 m
Landscape Painting with Melanie Morris [Archive, Ep.86]
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 invent
Building Work Through Glazes with Wayne Jiang (Ep.114)
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 explor
The Artistic Power of Sketchbooks with Steve Griggs (Mini Ep.113)
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 fo
Building Small Works in Plein Air with Remington Robinson (Ep.112)
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 Robinso
4 Color Harmony Strategies (Mini Ep.111)
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
Building Strong Values with John Salminen (Ep.38 Archive)
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 s
How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work (Archive, Ep.39)
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
Building an Art Practice for You with Julia Katz (Ep.110)
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
How to Build a Body of Work [Mini Ep.109]
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 on
Building Bodies of Work with Jennifer Balkan (Ep.108)
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
5 Resistances to Studies (& What to Do About Them)
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
Exploring Intuitive Painting with Kathleen Conover (Ep.106)
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 Ar
Rewiring My Brain for Better Self Talk (& Other Surprising #20for20 Takeaways)
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 fo
Powerful Tools for Composition with Mitchell Albala (Ep.104)
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 l
Special Segment: The Art Habit with Kerri Fitzpatrick
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 ques
Painting Strategies with Ron Stocke [Best Of]
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
The Power of a Plan with Ingrid Christensen [Best Of]
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
Brilliant Brushstrokes with Teddi Parker [Best Of]
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 sa
Ep.102 with Matthew White
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 Wate
Ep.101 with Chantel Lynn Barber
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 epis
7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) [Archive]
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 p
Ep.100 with Sarah B. Hansen
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, w
Ep.99 with Susan Greenstein
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 lookin
Ep.98 with Debra Huse
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
Ep.97 with Kimberly Kelly Santini
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 surpris
Ep.96 with Emma Carlisle
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.
Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson
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
Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi
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
Ep.93 with Sandi Hester
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 point
Ep.92 with John MacDonald
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
Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13
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) / F
Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56
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 A
Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)
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
Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)
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, he
Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan
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&apo
Ep.90 with Erin Gregory
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 spe
Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia
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
Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire
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, yo
Ep.87 with Ingrid Christensen
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 g
Ali Kay [Archive, Ep.61]
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 Ar
Ep.86- Painting Landscapes with Melanie Morris
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 real
Ep.85 with Catherine Rains
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 proce
Ep.84: Vicki McGrath
Learn more about Vicki McGrath here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPFeature ConversationIn 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.
Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini Episode, Ep.83)
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 / #MugshotMondayArtPlease note: You can find a list of Hashtag Challenges here: The Ultimate Hashtag Challenge ListLearn more about the Podcast Art Club M
Ep.82 with Dianna Shyne
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 se
Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey [Mini]
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 sho
Ep 80: Zoey Frank
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 import
Ep.79: Allison Moir-Smith [Preview: The Art Habit]
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-SMITHMoir-Smith is a
Ep.78 with Ron Stocke
Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative ExpressionLearn more about Ron Stocke:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAMLearn to Paint Newsletter:Build a better art practice with tips from today's best painters. Sign up here to get them each week. Feature InterviewIn the conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to de
The Design Episode with Mark Eanes [Archive. Ep.28]
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
7 Reasons to Start a Daily Art Habit [Archive]
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 p
Ep.77 with Teddi Parker
Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily PaintingLearn more about Teddi Parker:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAMFeature 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 l
Ep.76 with Liz Murphy
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 f
Ep.75: Patti Vincent
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
What is a Limited Palette? (Ep.74 Mini)
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.14Louise Fletcher, Ep.48Patti Vi
Ep.73 with Amy Brnger
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 o
Mini Episode: What is Story (Ep.72)
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
Ep.71: Yong Hong Zhong
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 idea
Louise Fletcher [Archive Ep.48
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
Ep.70 with Alice Sheridan
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'l
Special Segment: The Art Habit, a conversation with Sam Chappell
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/learntopaintpodcastToday’s guest: Sam ChappellIf you’re on Instagram you may know her as eastnor
7 Transitions to Make in a Daily Painting Practice
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
Ep.68 Randy Hayashi
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 year
Thinking About Process: Takeaways from Ep.67 with Jessica Fields
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
Ep. 67: Jessica Fields
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 relationshipIn the extended cut bonus conversation over in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk pattern, edges and the important lessons Fields learned from
7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Archive Mini)
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 p
Ep.65 Felicia Forte
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
Lynn Whipple [Archive, Ep 23]
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
Ep. 64 Varnishing Your Work with Gamblin
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/episode64Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcastSupport the show
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