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 w...

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...

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 https://artstreamathon.com/artists-for-lahaina.

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...

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 ava...

This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 252 with last year's PleinAir Salon winner and artist extraordinaire Jennifer McChristian.

In addition to being an artist, Jennifer has served in the United States Army Reserves and in the Canadian Army Reserves. She has been a full-time artist since 2000, and teaches painting workshops around the world. She was also the Grand Prize Winner of the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon, and she recently ...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews painters Jill Wagner, Albert Handell, Aaron Schuerr, and Bill Schneider. Listen (and watch) as they discuss how to develop a style, how to stimulate yourself to the next level, and how to move forward when you're stuck. Our four guests even give you their best tips and advice on how to become a great artist.

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric addresses the first things you shoul...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads opened the floor to our friends in the Dreamliners* group for a special Plein Air Podcast that focuses on art marketing and the eternal question, "How do you sell your art?"

Listen as Eric shares his answers on:
- How much of your gross income you should spend on marketing
- The American art market versus the European market
- How artists and galleries can protect themselves during a recession
- The ben...

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from the Plein Air Convention & Expo.

Listen as they discuss:
> Perseverance, social media, and scams artists should look out for
> The importance of painting what interests you and Haidee-Jo's process for plein air painting
> Entering art competitions, handling rejection, and much more.

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason Guido got fired from teaching at art school; his time with the legendary artist Sergei Bongart; the two colorist movements; and much more.

"The problem is that in painting there is no shortcut," Guido says. "You cannot go a shorter way to become a good painter than just Exercise, Exercise, Exercise."

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor.

Listen as they discuss:
- The art of mastering both oil and watercolor ("I love both mediums. I treat them the same and actually, they start out the same..."
- Detailed conversation points on colors and Cindy's palette
- The one place she hasn't painted yet, but would love to
- The most "wild" encounters she...

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Debra Huse, a contemporary American Impressionist who uses rich color and bold, fluid strokes to capture the light and drama in her paintings.

Listen as they discuss:
- Her path in art and how she opened an art gallery
- How she uses creative visualization to create positive outcomes
- Debra's marketing practices and her day-to-day process of being a professional artist

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Carl Bretzke on how light behaves, how to paint sunrises and sunsets properly with a special palette, and much more, including:

- Carl's process for attending plein air events
- How to plan out your drawing in advance
- Thoughts on students copying the style of the teacher

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, addresses pricing yo...

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, author of Make More Money Selling Y...

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 can," Paul said, "if you're a lands...

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 air painting movement
– Being flexibl...

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 how to introduce a new style or genre of a...

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 calls Rich has had with nature and...

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 Selling Your Art, shares thoughts on how t...

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, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More ...