Today I’m talking with watercolorist Carol Carter. In the episode, we’ll explore how criticism helped Carter her find her unique voice. She explains the biggest challenge she sees students facing in the medium and she discusses how being an artist is more than a single good painting. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Jul 27, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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Jul 13, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome back to a two-parter! Today - and for the next two episodes- I’m talking with acrylic and oil painter Debbie Miller. In part 1, you learn how a single workshop changed Miller’s life, how she keeps inspired and her process for working through a painting. In part 2 (coming July 13th) , discover Miller’s goals for color, why a learner’s mindset is so pivotal to getting better at painting and how the artist finally made peace with her trickiest color, yellow. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas ...
Jun 22, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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. 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. Head to LearntoPaintPodcast.com/Podcast/Episode14 for show notes. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. S...
Jun 08, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Apr 27, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free her...
Mar 23, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Mar 09, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Feb 24, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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...
Feb 10, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For the next two episodes, I’m talking with watercolorist Carrie Waller. I’ve divided the episodes up into two parts. In part A (today’s) Waller talks about being OK with finishing paintings slowly. She explains how she uses color- like puzzle pieces- in her work. And she shares the method she uses to bypass those ugly middles stages that can demoralize so many of us. In part B we get into the specifics of glass, the importance of art friends and why sometimes you just need to take one of those ...
Jan 26, 2020•42 min
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Jan 13, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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? You've got questions. I've got answers. Take a listen! Support the show
Jan 06, 2020•1 min
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! Support the show
Dec 23, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Head to learn to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podcast/episode6 to get this week's vocab and to hear bonus material from Abgott on how to mix your own opaque watercolors. --- Each week, disc...
Dec 07, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Mehaffey explains how he gets to the story of his work. He shares practical tips on blending color and controlling the saturation of that same color. And he talks about how and why it’s so important to ...
Nov 24, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Sup...
Nov 11, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode3 --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com...
Oct 28, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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! --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter Support the show...
Oct 14, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 ! Here...
Sep 30, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 Support the show
Sep 16, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
