In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist John Budicin, who recounts his flight from Communist Italy, illustration in Los Angeles, and his use of color and light. An episode that will brighten your day! Listen!
Aug 15, 2016•52 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads and palette knife extraordinaire Carol Swinney have a delightful conversation with a range of topics considered. In addition to discussing her use of the palette knife, Swinney shares with Rhoads some details about her journey to artistic success, early influences, and future goals. You'll want to queue this episode to your playlist!
Aug 10, 2016•51 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads and lifetime plein air artist Quang Ho sit down for a chat on all things painting. A faculty member of the 2017 PleinAir Convention & Expo in San Diego, California, Ho treats listeners to his thoughts on getting deeper with art, responding to color, and painting as performance. Find out why Ho believes that "all the paintings in the world can be summed up in 8 different visual approaches." A terrific episode!
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads has an intriguing conversation with the super-talented artist Kathleen Dunphy, who shares her thoughts about painting outdoors, focusing on what you love, and so much more. Reward yourself with this informative interview!
Jul 19, 2016•55 min•Ep. 21
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads chats with artist John Burton, who revisits his time abroad in Chile and discusses his artistic evolution. Find out what his ultimately philosophy is and an ongoing project/collaboration that began four years ago. Treat yourself to an outstanding show here!
Jul 10, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
In this week's episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads has an incredible interview with artist Joe McGurl, who treats our listeners to several of his working techniques. Among many others, McGurl illuminates his sight-size method, learning from his father, and so much more. An interview for the ages! Listen now!
Jul 05, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 19
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews accomplished painter Dan Gerhartz. Among many topics, Rhoads and Gerhartz discuss the artist's career journey, his sources of inspiration, how he stays sharp in an ever-changing art market, and some helpful advice for growing artists. You may be surprised at some of the answers! Check it out!
Jun 28, 2016•49 min•Ep. 18
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads chats with the experienced artist Gil Dellinger. In addition to his storied journey to career success, Dellinger and Rhoads discuss the artist's keys to water-soluble oils, designing your canvas, how to conquer value, and so much more. You won't believe how much you'll learn from this compelling interview.
Jun 05, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 17
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews the outstanding painter Thomas Jefferson Kitts. Among several compelling topics, Kitts offers some sage advice for budding artists including starting small and setting time limits. Rhoads and Kitts also take some time to discuss the alchemy of paint and bygone traditions.
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads visits with the delightful artist and person Kathy Anderson. Anderson and Rhoads discuss a diverse range of topics, including the artist's early training and inspirations, her time with Richard Schmid, and marketing strategies. An interview for the ages!
May 23, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 15
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews the forever youthful and entertaining CW Mundy, who - among many other topics - discusses his athletic and artistic beginnings, how to achieve artistic success, branding, and his legacy as one of the nation's top artists. We're positive you'll delight in this captivating talk.
May 15, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 14
In this week’s episode of the PleinAir Podcast the tables have turned! Publisher Eric Rhoads was the subject of a captivating interview by Danny Grant on his podcast, “The Studio”. Among many other topics, Grant and Rhoads discuss the Florence Academy (who recently honored Rhoads), the contemporary art collecting environment, Rhoads’ history in business and radio, and how he was able to achieve his major life goals.
Apr 20, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 13
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews adroit plein air painter George Strickland. Strickland discusses several of his painting tips and how a correspondence course helped launch his career. Strickland also talks about how beginners made common mistakes and ways to improve. A great episode!
Apr 13, 2016•58 min•Ep. 12
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads sits down with the acclaimed painter Dean Mitchell, who revels for our listeners some keys to his success and talks about his tobacco roots in Quincy, Florida. Dean also discusses his sources of inspiration and journey to becoming a successful artist. Among many other topics, a major motion picture may also be developing for Dean. All this and more is one click away.
Apr 04, 2016•58 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist Jane Hunt about her art, her difficult challenges in life, and how she overcame them. Hunt also discusses how she built her Facebook page to 120,000 followers. She will share the steps she took so you too can build your page larger.
Mar 27, 2016•53 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads sits down with the renowned painter Curt Walters, who discusses his Grand Canyon paintings, a lifetime project he's working on, and some tantalizing secrets to his success. Walters also shares a few thoughts on his legacy and so much more. A truly outstanding interview.
Mar 20, 2016•53 min•Ep. 10
This week's episode of the PleinAir podcast with Publisher Eric Rhoads discusses a historic trip to Cuba, where Plein Air Magazine hosted 100 painters. Part of the mission was to preserve Cuba in paintings prior to changes as a result of soon-to-be-opened borders to Americans. Rhoads interviews four of the painters who were on the trip: Larry Moore, Shelby Keefe, Nancy King Mertz, and Scott W. Prior.
Mar 06, 2016•39 min•Ep. 8
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist Kathryn Stats, who discusses her work along with several of her go-to techniques.
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 7
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews pastel artist Albert Handell, who talks about life as an artist, pastel painting, oil painting, and life in Santa Fe, New Mexico!
Feb 22, 2016•48 min•Ep. 6
In this Plein Air Podcast, publisher Eric Rhoads interviews editor Stephen Doherty. Steve discusses the state of plein air painting, competitions, and events like Plein Air Easton and others. Doherty also talks about his time with artist Andrew Wyeth and Thomas Buechner, Betsy Wyeth, and his time at the former American Artist magazine.
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 5
PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads talks about the world of outdoor painting and art collecting. This week Rhoads honors recently deceased artist Ken Auster with an interview and some of his final thoughts on life and painting.
Feb 04, 2016•59 min•Ep. 4
PleinAir magazine Eric Rhoads interviews legendary colorist Camille Przewodek who discusses her time with Henry Henche in Provincetown, MA, and the colorist movement started by Charles Hawthorne. She also discusses what artists need to do to grow and provides marketing and advertising strategies, which have impacted her career and made her well-known.
Jan 29, 2016•44 min•Ep. 3
This week's plein air podcast hosted by B. Eric Rhoads, Publisher and Founder of PleinAir Magazine features Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum and prominent curator, author and plein air judge. Stern discusses the state of the plein air movement, what artists need to pay attention in order to build excellent careers, and what collectors should think about when buying art.
Jan 25, 2016•50 min•Ep. 2
PleinAir publisher Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Matt Smith about his art and technique, life as an artist and his feelings about making a living as an artist. This Arizona artist talks about ways to grow as an artist and the key fundamentals needed for growth and excellence. Matt Smith will be hosting a 1 1/2 day pre-convention workshop April 14 & 15 at this year's 5th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Tucson, AZ. For more information on Matt Smith and the Plein Air Conve...
Jan 17, 2016•59 min•Ep. 1