This is Plein Air Podcast number 237 with the artist many believe is the best landscape artist on Earth. This is a big deal to have him on the podcast today. Today you're going to meet the great Clyde Aspevig. Listen as Eric Rhoads and Clyde Aspevig discuss: - The importance of having confidence in your work - The correlation between music, literature, and painting - Clyde's involvement in environmental conservation and the American Prairie Wildlife Reserves - And much more "The best thing that can happen to you is ... failing and struggling. No one said life was easy. And painting is certainl ..read more

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air landscape painter Kathleen Hudson on painting waterfalls, what's in store for her this year, and much more. Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , shares guidance on when it's the right time to approach an art gallery, and words of advice for newly graduated art students. The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row. Related Links: – Kathleen Hudson online: – Plein Air Magazine: – Watercolor Live:  – Plein Air Convention & Expo: – Eric Rhoads on Instagram: – Plein ..read more

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews colorist Camille Przewodek. Listen as they discuss: - The "aha moment" she had while studying color with Henry Hensche - What it was like to make the leap to become a full-time artist - Why she gives "brutal" critiques to her students - The reason she does not paint from photographs - And more! Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , answers the questions: Have a question about how to sell your art? Ask Eric at ..read more

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews the incredible artist CW Mundy. Listen as they discuss: CW's musical career (hear him sing!) How he didn't always believe in God, but then heard Him "in his heart" How he feels when others refer to him as a master artist ("I am not impressed with myself. I am more impressed with what God wants to do through me.") The importance of experimentation for painters "Impressionism + Pop Art" - his new project How a trip to France became the turning point in his career His ad ..read more

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Minnesota superstar Kami Mendlik. Listen as they discuss: The importance of working from life samples. Explanations of the value scale and how it works Kami's advice for how to get to the next level, and her advice for single moms who are also artists ("Never lose sight of that passion and belief in yourself.") And so much more Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, addresses how to know whether or ..read more

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. Listen and watch as they discuss: Thomas's early motivation and inspiration. He had an early start with watercolor and an inspirational neighbor. Disappointments with 1970s art education, which did not respect representational work; and finding alternate creative careers. His path to a career as an artist, and how he came back to painting and found his audience by avoiding the art establishment and going directly to the people. How he learned to talk abou ..read more

In this special episode, Eric Rhoads welcomes three artists from the recent painting trip he led to beautiful, exotic New Zealand, "truly a magical place ..read more

The tables are turned as Jeff Olson, the Art Education Director for Royal Talens, interviews Eric Rhoads during a Creator's Studio episode. In case you missed it watch below - Jeff interviews Eric about everything from his career path in radio broadcasting to the publishing industry, overcoming creative fears, having confidence to follow your dreams, and more. "I have a goal to teach a million people to paint because I was a stressed out business guy, and I was working every day," Eric says. "I thought I was having fun, but I really wasn't. And then when I learned to paint, my stress would mel ..read more

Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner; they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists. What plein air events are like, and the benefits of attending them Using oil vs pastel en plein air Mistakes that beginners can avoid Jill's favorite country to visit for plein air painting How owning and operating an advertising agency has served her as a painter Things you can do to become a better artist And marketing your art, including nderstanding your audience and knowing your buyers ("Sometimes artists feel like 'I don't want to be in an industry,' but you are ..read more

Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-newsletter ..read more