Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK for a second mini episode and we're talking about two of her paintings, primarily "Coffee Break" and a little bit "Out of the Blue." --- 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...
In the conversation with Jose Trujillo, you’ll learn the power of focusing your efforts on the painting discipline instead of the final painting product, how discomfort is part of the learning process and the advantages and disadvantages of experimentation. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready. It’s a small one but it’s packed with some good stuff. We focus in on how Trujillo can and does paint up to 14 hours a day. And maybe that’s not how long you ...
We often talk about color on this show…hue, value, saturation… but at the heart of all of that is the pigments themselves. In Mini Episode 43, I sit down with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin and we get down to the nuts and bolts of what makes paint paint. And while we look through the lens of oil paint in particular, so much of what we talk about is true for acrylic, watercolor, and gouache as well. Show notes here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode43 Support the show here: http...
This week I'm talking with mixed media artist Kellee Wynne Conrad! In the conversation we talk about the challenges of not going back to your old self, the opportunities of limitations and Conrad walks us through her five principles of color. Plus a whole lot more. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready on Patreon. We discuss burnout and the power of letting go of old work and those ideas never realized. It might make you think about your own space and...
Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making. --- 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...
Welcome to the conversation with acrylic and oil painter Sari Shryack In the conversation you’ll learn how to get started if you are low on time (side note: Joining #20for20ArtChallenge2022 challenge in January might help there too) what’s important to ask yourself when it comes to finding your style and a few places you can really push color. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters we’ll dive even further into bright colors including how to approach your supporting characters so your color can ...
Today we're talking about perspective! 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. --- 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...
In the conversation 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. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, you’ll dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges. --- 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...
Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back and we are talking about some of the limitations you run up against when you first get started in art. We talk time limitations, money limitations, space limitations and Sedwick offers some advice for what to do about them. And while this is a conversation designed a bit for beginners, even those of you who have been in your art practice for awhile will find Sedwick's ideas super helpful. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting....
Welcome to Ep. 36 with Ian Roberts. In the conversation you’ll learn a ton about composition, the importance of value masses and the difference between a design driven and a subject driven painting. Plus a whole lot more. Gloss and high gloss Patreon supporters, your bonus conversation will arrive Oct. 11th. You’ll discover how sunlight and shadow affect your object’s color and how to handle foregrounds, middle grounds and backgrounds. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your ...
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. --- 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
This week I’m talking with acrylic painter, Melanie Morris. In the conversation you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, check out the bonus conversation with Morris. We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help y...
When it comes to learning to paint, there are so many great ways to structure your learning. Guests have discussed setting up daily painting or committing to a certain number of hours in the studio. Another great way to strengthen your painting skills is to do a series. Let's talk about what a series is, how it could benefit you and what I learned from my own. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here : www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletter...
Welcome to my conversation with mixed media artist Laura Horn. In the interview you’ll discover how Horn designed her own self study, the surprising way she creates and integrates reference materials and you’ll explore all the ways she uses sketchbooks. 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...
We're back with your next mini episode! This week we're talking with Mark Mehaffey about his new painting "Studio Light." The painting was just accepted was just accepted into the National Watercolor Society International Exhibit. In the conversation we talk about how Mehaffey came to create "Studio Light," how he worked through the design process and how he prepares his paper to get great watercolor textures. Plus a whole lot more. To see the painting we're discussing, head to www.learntopaintp...
Mitchell works across several media, but we focus in on his watercolor work. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of seeing abstractly, how Mitchell uses powerful neutrals and why intent is the most important piece of his painting process. --- 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...
It happens to all of us. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting. You feel uninspired and overwhelmed by the rest of..well... LIFE . Before you abandon your studio for the mile-high to-do list, try one of these 5 exercises from podcast guests. They'll keep your hands in the work even on days where your mind isn't feeling it. --- 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...
Today I'm talking with artist Mark Eanes and it's the DESIGN episode. In this conversation 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. --- 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...
Today I'm speaking with acrylic artist Jed Dorsey. In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make your photo reference work with your canvas shape, and how to get harmonious color every single time. --- 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...
In this week's episode 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're 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/episode26 If you'd like to support the show and get some fun thank you perks, learn more here. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you c...
This week, I’m talking with Julie Gilbert Pollard. In the conversation you’ll learn Pollard's favorite way to make her paintings stronger, you’ll get clarity on warms and cools and discover a way to think through where you can improve as an artist. --- 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...
Today I'm talking with oil painter, Todd M. Casey. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of liking your work through each stage, two very different ways to approach making art, and why you’ve really got to squeeze that paint out. Plus we get technical as we explore how light moves around a sphere. 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...
In this month’s episode, I’m talking with mixed media artist, Lynn Whipple. In our conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of being playful and why it’s so important to make work you don’t like. This interview episode 23 comes with bonus material. Whipple gives you an additional exercise to try at home plus we get into composition and a whole lot more. How do you get it? Subscribe to the newsletter. It’ll come out in next week’s week’s edition and live in...
In this second part of her conversation, Sarah Sedwick delves into crucial painting strategies, from diligent preparatory studies and underpainting to effectively manipulating edges and creating luminous highlights through value hierarchy. She also offers practical advice on cultivating consistent artistic habits, navigating the unique benefits of both online and in-person art education, and harnessing the power of critiques and self-reflection to develop a distinctive personal style. The episode champions a "non-precious" approach to art-making, encouraging experimentation and a willingness to embrace new techniques for continuous improvement.
Oil painter Sarah Sedwick delves into her career path, from early passion and art school to overcoming post-grad challenges through daily painting and the internet. She highlights the advantages of oil paints, her unique pre-mixing techniques for still life, and practical advice on color theory, especially for shadows, emphasizing value over hue. Sarah also discusses the importance of specialized practice and how thoughtful composition, including value studies and "lost edges," can create compelling and harmonious artwork.
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In today's episode, I'm talking with mixed media artist Sandra Duran Wilson. In the interview you’ll learn why curiosity is your greatest tool, how to manage the gremlin voice and why it’s so important to listen to those first thoughts. Also, we get technical and discuss gels, pastes, and mediums including how to know which to grab when you’re working with collage. 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.learnt...
Today I'm talking with abstract expressionist Amira Rahim. In today’s episode we talk about painting emotions, the power of knowing what your materials can and can’t do and sometimes why you need to turn off the music and concentrate. Plus a whole lot more. Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podocast/episode19 for show notes. While you’re there, add your name to the newsletter list and get each new episode sent straight to your inbox. --- Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next...
Today I talk with artist Dreama Tolle Perry will go live. We discuss giving yourself permission to paint, how to manage color accents, and why it’s so deeply important to paint what you love. 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...
In this episode I’m talking with artist Esté MacLeod. In the episode you’ll learn about the versatility of high flow acrylics, ways shape motifs can help define a style and how a sketchbook may be the key to building your artistic voice. --- 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...
