Plein Air Art Podcast

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews the great watercolor artist Alvaro Castagnet. Listen as they discuss: – Thoughts on competing and winning art competitions – Alvaro's "do's and don'ts" of painting – Painting with technique and poetry, and doing so for money vs joy – The number of paintings he typically does in a year – And much more! Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads,...

In 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...

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Australian artist Colley Whisson, who says to "paint with passion, paint like this next painting you're doing is going to be your best painting, this one's going to be your masterpiece, be that focused, be that committed." Listen as they discuss: – The advantages of growing up in a family of artists – The rejuvenation of the plein ai...

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews an incredible master artist, Kathryn Stats. On March 11, 2023, Kathryn is leading a critique session during  Plein Air Live  (sign up now or catch the replay if you miss it). Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of  Make More Money Selling Your Art ,  discusses how to balance art making and business, and ho...

This is episode number 240 of the Plein Air Podcast with California artist Rich Gallego. Listen as they discuss: – Being a plein air painter instead of being a rendering device – The beauty of meeting other artists with this shared passion of painting outdoors – The spiritual component of painting and the value of being outside – Knowing yourself, your strengths, and who you want to be – The close...

This is episode number 239 with the incredible plein air and landscape master Don Demers. Listen and watch as they discuss: - How your two intelligence centers (your heart and your mind) inform your plein air paintings - Thoughts on illustrators versus fine artists - The importance of layering - And much more Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Sellin...

In September, four plein air painters took a trip together to Paris to paint. They've joined Eric Rhoads on this episode of the Plein Air Podcast to discuss their amazing trip, the importance of making time for oneself and also socializing, and much more. Listen to the full interview with Jane Hunt, Christine Lashley, Michele Byrne, and Suzie Baker below. Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute...

This is Plein Air Podcast number 237 with the artist many believe is the best landscape artist on Earth. This is a big deal to have him on the podcast today. Today you're going to meet the great Clyde Aspevig. Listen as Eric Rhoads and Clyde Aspevig discuss: - The importance of having confidence in your work - The correlation between music, literature, and painting - Clyde's involvement in environ...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air landscape painter Kathleen Hudson on painting waterfalls, what's in store for her this year, and much more. Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art , shares guidance on when it's the right time to approach an art gallery, and words of advice for newly graduated art students. The Plein Air...

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews colorist Camille Przewodek. Listen as they discuss: - The "aha moment" she had while studying color with Henry Hensche - What it was like to make the leap to become a full-time artist - Why she gives "brutal" critiques to her students - The reason she does not pa...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Ryan Jensen, an inspirational plein air artist who is making an impact in more ways than one. Listen as they discuss: - How he was inspired by his artist parents (a graphic designer and an illustrator) and their hard work; after serving in the Military, he took a painting class and went for it - The importance of a father's love and influence - Why you can u...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Jefferson Kitts: "I can tell you everything you need to know about all your materials..how to hold your arm...None of that is going to serve you better than just doing it." Listen as they discuss: - The current influence of abstract art on representational landscape painting ("There's a race right now to see how abstract we can all go without losing o...

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Lori Putnam, a plein air painter whose work is in private, corporate, and museum collections around the globe. Listen as they discuss: - Lori's principles of growth and process for success - The sacrifices that she and her husband made in order for her to pursue...

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads shares Part 2 of his recent interview with CW Mundy. Listen as they discuss: - CW's biggest tip for artists who are trying to make their painting life into a career - How, when he had a "menial" job, he knew there was something better for him out there - The "seven foundatio...

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews the incredible artist CW Mundy. Listen as they discuss: CW's musical career (hear him sing!) How he didn't always believe in God, but then heard Him "in his heart" How he feels when others refer to him as a master artist ("I am not impressed with myself. I am mor...

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Minnesota superstar Kami Mendlik. Listen as they discuss: The importance of working from life samples. Explanations of the value scale and how it works Kami's advice for how to get to the next level, and her advice for single moms who are also artists ("Never lose...

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. Listen and watch as they discuss: Thomas's early motivation and inspiration. He had an early start with watercolor and an inspirational neighbor. Disappointments with 1970s art education, which did not respect representational work; and finding alter...

In this special episode, Eric Rhoads welcomes three artists from the recent painting trip he led to beautiful, exotic New Zealand, "truly a magical place."

The tables are turned as Jeff Olson, the Art Education Director for Royal Talens, interviews Eric Rhoads during a Creator's Studio episode. In case you missed it watch below - Jeff interviews Eric about everything from his career path in radio broadcasting to the publishing industry, overcoming creative fears, having confidence to follow your dreams, and more. "I have a goal to teach a million peo...

Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner; they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists. What plein air events are like, and the benefits of attending them Using oil vs pastel en plein air Mistakes that beginners can avoid Jill's favorite country to visit for plein air painting How owning and operating an advertising agency has served her as a painter Things...

Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-newsletter/

Eric Rhoads interviews Mark Shasha, an amazing plein air and studio artist. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-newsletter/

Eric Rhoads interviews Kyle Buckland on: How he fell in love with impressionism as a teenager and how he is inspired by the work ethic of historic painters Reflections on being married to an artist A lightning round of Q&A about painting Why 2017 was such a pivotal year for his art life And more Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art , a...

Eric Rhoads interviews Ned Mueller on today's plein air movement, his advice for beginners, and the first time he painted outdoors (Spoiler: "It was a disaster."). At 81, Ned reminds us that "you never stop learning." Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art , addresses how to break out of the category of low-price point paintings, and whe...

Listen to a lively conversation about essential colors for plein air painting, the role of art and building a better world, and more, with Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire and Eric Rhoads. Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of  Make More Money Selling Your Art ,  answers the questions: "Should you include the price of your painting at art fairs?" and "I'm a beginning pa...