Welcome to the special segment: The Art Habit, where I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys. You’ll have access to the full episode through June 5th. After June 5th, the preview segment will go up and the full episode will be available at Patreon for Art Club Members. ALLISON MOIR-SMITH Moir-Smith is an acrylic painter who came to art as part of a recovery process after a brain injury. She needed something to do for Brain Breaks and she found adult coloring books. This has expanded to a robust daily(ish) art practice where she explores subjects from flowers to landscape to fr ..read more

Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative Expression Learn more about Ron Stocke: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Learn to Paint Newsletter: Build a better art practice with tips from today's best painters. Sign up here to get them each week. Feature Interview In the conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else.  Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn ..read more

Welcome to the DESIGN episode with Mark Eanes. This is Eanes second time on the show. He first joined us in Episode 11 to talk color.  In this episode 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. Listen to the Patreon Bonus Episode  here. Check out the written interview Mark did with me all about the importance of drawing, here. ---- Better painting begins with better drawing.  Join ..read more

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small.  You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice.  Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes.  So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you.  Learn more about the #20for20A ..read more

Feature Conversation: In the conversation with Teddi Parker, you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more.  Extended Cut Bonus  We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here.  --------- Join the #20for20 Art Cha ..read more

In the conversation with abstract expressionist Liz Murphy you’ll get ideas on mindsets that might be useful when you’re just starting out (but really, sort of anytime in your art journey), why it’s so important to create a sense of freedom in your studio plus what gets in the way of play and some ideas for overcoming them.  In the Extended Cut Bonus:  We talk color harmony and the true joy we can find in really simple approaches to color.  Find it here. Learn more about Liz Murphy: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Learn more about your host Kelly Anne Powers on Instagram. Get ..read more

In this feature interview with Patti Vincent, you’ll learn a ton about gouache including why it might be a good fit for your artistic goals.  Plus we really get into the importance of simplification. (Thank you Podcast Art Club for your suggestions here!) What it is and how to approach it across your whole process. You might be surprised at where simplification BEGINS for Vincent. And as always, a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus  In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus, (available at the Podcast Art Club on Patreon) you’ll discover how Vincent approaches her foreground, middle groun ..read more

Many guests on the show use what’s called a limited palette. A limited palette can be a powerful way to improve your color confidence and create harmonious work. So this week we are deep diving into what IS a limited palette, how you might set one up and why you might want to give one a try.  Guests mention in the episode in alphabetical order: Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14 Louise Fletcher, Ep.48 Patti Vincent, Ep.75 Ron Stocke, upcoming -------- If you're ready to dive into mixing your own colors, join us in the Podcast Art Club for April's Mini Sprint Challenge. April 1-7th, we're going to ..read more

In the conversation, you’ll learn why sometimes it makes sense to take the thinner out of your medium mixture and just use oil, how the right brush can get you sharp edges and how paper cut outs might help you begin to understand the structure of your own work. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus:  In the Extended Cut Bonus (available on Patreon) Brnger talks getting loose, the positive role of feeling stressed out, and ways to keep from getting precious with your materials. Plus we talk about why you might want to consider painting over those old paintings. --- Each week, discover ..read more

In Ep.71 with Yong Hong Zhong, we talked a lot about story.  In today's Mini, I'm going to break down the idea of story a bit more and look at some examples.  Mini Sprint Contour Challenge Begins March 1st! Sign up at any tier here to participate.  Support the show ..read more