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, principles, and passion – Art principles, skill-building, and creativity – Artistic choices and techniques in painting, including color transition and subjective voice – Historic masters George Bellows and Winslow Ho ..read more

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 part of the human condition to express ourselves. So why not be authentic?" Listen as they discuss: - Seeing the plein air movement evolve over the past two decades (Was it plein air, or was it just Florida?) - What mak ..read more

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 environment, as well as many other aspects of his personal and professional growth. Listen as they discuss: - Why so many painters - especially watercolorists - started in architecture - What he was thinking when he quit hi ..read more

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 auction features nearly 1,000 paintings from artists around the world, with a total valuation of nearly $1 million. Bidding begins September 15 at 12:00pm EST at https://www.artistsforlahaina.com/. The artists contributing w ..read more

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 around crevasses, going up glaciers, and avoiding avalanches and rock falls. Failure was not an option. Why did he do it? He wanted to reenact and emulate as closely as possible the conditions under which the legendary ..read more

This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 252 with last year's PleinAir Salon winner and artist extraordinaire Jennifer McChristian. In addition to being an artist, Jennifer has served in the United States Army Reserves and in the Canadian Army Reserves. She has been a full-time artist since 2000, and teaches painting workshops around the world. She was also the Grand Prize Winner of the 12th Annual PleinAir Salon, and she recently filmed a video for PaintTube.tv (to be released in the near future). Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric answers the questions: "Who owns the rights to ..read more

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews painters Jill Wagner, Albert Handell, Aaron Schuerr, and Bill Schneider. Listen (and watch) as they discuss how to develop a style, how to stimulate yourself to the next level, and how to move forward when you're stuck. Our four guests even give you their best tips and advice on how to become a great artist. Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric addresses the first things you should do when you're ready to begin marketing your art; and how to know which media could be the most effective for showcasing your unique work. Related Links: – Pastel ..read more

In this episode, Eric Rhoads opened the floor to our friends in the Dreamliners* group for a special Plein Air Podcast that focuses on art marketing and the eternal question, "How do you sell your art?" Listen as Eric shares his answers on: - How much of your gross income you should spend on marketing - The American art market versus the European market - How artists and galleries can protect themselves during a recession - The benefits (and precautions) of joining a mastermind group - How to use social media to your advantage *The Dreamliners group was started by fans of Eric's Art School Liv ..read more

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Listen as they discuss: > Perseverance, social media, and scams artists should look out for > The importance of painting what interests you and Haidee-Jo's process for plein air painting > Entering art competitions, handling rejection, and much more. "If there's something you want, you should just be persistent," Haidee says. "You just have to keep plugging away. Many people give up. It's very competit ..read more

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason Guido got fired from teaching at art school; his time with the legendary artist Sergei Bongart; the two colorist movements; and much more. "The problem is that in painting there is no shortcut," Guido says. "You cannot go a shorter way to become a good painter than just Exercise, Exercise, Exercise." Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric answers questions about planning to be a premier painter, and what to do when someone says they can't afford one of your paintings. R ..read more