Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America, and more. Listen as they discuss: – The personal growth and freedom Aimee experienced on her bicycle trip – Challenges and joys of plein air painting, and the importance of managing expectations for beginners – What it was like to paint inside the Portland Museum of Art during the Monet to Matisse exhibition – Interesting interactions with the public when painting on location – Composition, the limitations of rules, and simplifying...
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Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend. "All of my art friends, the vast majority of them, the older ones, lived into their late 90s," Harley says," and their brain was still cooking. Their brain cells were always active. So if you're out there and you do art, you are not only inspired, you're not only inspiring yourself, but your mind is always going to be working." Listen as they discuss: - The moments that transitioned Harley to making it to the "next level" in terms of selling his art - The first time his head "started buzzing" as he...
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Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews renowned artist Kevin Macpherson, who shares profound insights and inspirational advice for artists looking to reignite their passion. If you're feeling uninspired or unmotivated, this is exactly what you need to get moving again. Watch and listen as they discuss: - What Kevin does to get out of being "stuck in a creative rut" - His advice for artists who want to experiment and learn all types of painting media - The canvas size he prefers using while plein air painting - Where beginning artists should start their education - And much more! Bonus! What...
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Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver's Painting Roadmap, and More
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism." Listen as they discuss: - Figuring out a roadmap when it comes to painting - How to manage when you have a short amount of time to capture the scene before you - Why she paints on location and in the studio - And much more Bonus! Is it wiser to represent yourself or seek representation through galleries? How can you create a marketing strategy that aligns with your goals? Eric Rhoads answers in this episode of the Art Marketing Minute Podcast. Related Links: – Jill Carver...
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Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color palette preferences, and much more. Bonus! At what point in an art career should you begin advertising your work? How do you create a "big name" for yourself and get invited to the best galleries and pursued by collectors? Eric Rhoads answers in this...
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Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Watch & listen as they discuss: – Finding one’s artistic voice through organic or adopted methods – Artistic influence, style, and authenticity – Art foundations, principles, and passion – Art principles, skill-building, and creativity – Artistic choices and techniques in painting, including color transition and subjective voice – Historic masters George Bellows and Winslow Homer – And more! Bonus! In...
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Larry Moore on Creativity and Artistic Growth
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Larry Moore, who describes himself as "intensely curious." Larry Moore has been a professional visual communicator for the past 45 years. His career in graphic design and advertising taught him how to creatively solve problems - a skill he shares with others through his books, videos, and workshops. He says, "It's part of the human condition to express ourselves. So why not be authentic?" Listen as they discuss: - Seeing the plein air movement evolve over the past two decades (Was it plein air, or was it just Florida?) - What...
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Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When Painting, and More
Plein Air Art Podcast
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as an architectural illustrator and architect. Architecture was the first love of his career and formed the foundation of his understanding of design composition, freehand drawing perspective, and the built-in natural environment, as well as many other aspects of his personal and professional growth. Listen as they discuss: - Why so many painters - especially watercolorists - started in architecture - What he was thinking when he quit...
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Plein Air Podcast Special Episode: Artists for Lahaina
Plein Air Art Podcast
Join us for a free Art Streamathon live event to support those affected by the Maui wildfires: Art auction, Artist interviews, Musical guests, Studio tours, and more on Friday, September 22. Learn more and register at . From September 15-24, 2023, bid on original artwork in support of Lahaina’s recovery. The Artists for Lahaina auction features nearly 1,000 paintings from artists around the world, with a total valuation of nearly $1 million. Bidding begins September 15 at 12:00pm EST at . The artists contributing work include Sherrie McGraw, Quang Ho, Josh Elliott, Joe McGurl, Lori Putnam,...
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James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit
Plein Air Art Podcast
This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 253 with British artist and plein air mountaineer James Hart Dyke, who shares a story about a plein air adventure all of us wish we could have been a part of: James Hart Dyke climbed and painted Mont Blanc, which has an elevation of almost 15,800 feet, making it the highest summit of Western Europe. It was a treacherous trip of navigating around crevasses, going up glaciers, and avoiding avalanches and rock falls. Failure was not an option. Why did he do it? He wanted to reenact and emulate as closely as possible the conditions under which the legendary...
info_outlineIn this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape and wildlife artist Paul Kratter.
Listen as they discuss:
- The benefits of having a support system of artists to paint with
- Insights on painting trees, including how a master handles "sky holes"
- How to add atmosphere to your landscape paintings
- His passion for painting wildlife, and more
"Number one, you really have to paint as often as you can," Paul said, "if you're a landscape painter, you just have to go out and see the environment for yourself."
Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, addresses the practice of comparing yourself to other artists and overcoming the fear of being judged; and his thoughts on making the leap to becoming a professional artist.
Related Links:
– Paul Kratter online: https://www.paulkratter.com/
- Paul's video workshops, "Mastering Trees" (https://painttube.tv/products/paul-kratter-mastering-trees) and "Mastering Landscapes" (https://painttube.tv/products/paul-kratter-mastering-landscapes)
– Plein Air Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Fall Color Week: https://fallcolorweek.com/
– Eric Rhoads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericrhoads/
– Plein Air Today newsletter: https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-newsletter/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions
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