Plein Air Art Podcast

Sep 12 2024 261 ep. 63 mins 244
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PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads delves into the world of plein air painting and the outdoor painting movement.

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Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More

Sep 12 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America, and more. Listen as they discuss: – The personal growth and freedom Aimee experienced on her bicycle trip – Challenges and joys of plein air painting, and the importance of managing expectations for beginners – What it was lik

Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths

Aug 15 2024 91 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend. "All of my art friends, the vast majority of them, the older ones, lived into their late 90s," Harley says," and their brain was still cooking. Their brain cells were always active. So if you're out there and you do art, you are not only inspired, you're not only inspiring yourself, but yo

Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut

Aug 01 2024 82 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews renowned artist Kevin Macpherson, who shares profound insights and inspirational advice for artists looking to reignite their passion. If you're feeling uninspired or unmotivated, this is exactly what you need to get moving again. Watch and listen as they discuss: - What Kevin does to get out of being "stuck in a creative rut" - His advice fo

Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver's Painting Roadmap, and More

Jul 24 2024 66 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism." Listen as they discuss: - Figuring out a roadmap when it comes to painting - How to manage when you have a short amount of time to capture the scene before you - Why she paints on location and in the studio - And much more Bonus! Is it wiser to represent yourself

Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More

Jul 15 2024 70 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color palette preferences, and much more.

Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More

Apr 23 2024 91 mins  
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Watch & listen as they discuss: – Finding one’s artistic voice through organic or adopted methods – Artistic influence, style, and authenticity – Art foundations, princip

Larry Moore on Creativity and Artistic Growth

Feb 09 2024 82 mins  
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 par

Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When Painting, and More

Dec 08 2023 78 mins  
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 environ

Plein Air Podcast Special Episode: Artists for Lahaina

Sep 18 2023 43 mins  
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 auctio

James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit

Sep 15 2023 69 mins  
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 ar