Learn to Paint Podcast

Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.

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Apr 23, 2024 · 51 min
Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson
Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson! Feature Interview In the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you start your formal painting, how to match the type of painting you do to your energy, and why you may not want to search for your style but instead listen for your motifs. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Discover the power of self talk and why it’s important to start enjoying what you're doing right now, no matter what your skill level. Listen here. Learn more about Jordan Wolfson here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE Support the show
Mar 19, 2024 · 49 min
Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi
In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how to get more depth when working with a single color, and why sometimes you just have to jump in and make a mess… plus a whole lot more. Special Mini Episode: How to Find YOU in Your Art Process While there’s no Extended Cut with this episode, there is a special Mini Episode Bonus all about finding the YOU in your artwork. Knowing what your preferences actually ARE is a big part of abstract work… but really any work as an artist. It’s definitely a big part of Yuniardi’s work. You can find it here at the Podcast Art Club. Support the show
Feb 20, 2024 · 57 min
Ep.93 with Sandi Hester
Welcome to the conversation with Sandi Hester. In it, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how she translates that to actual layers of paint. Join the Podcast Art Club here. Videos Mentioned in the Show: Hester’s Favorite Supplies Trip with Hester's Mom and Husband Painting Husband at Pool Learn more about Sandi Hester here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE / SUBSTACK / WORKSHOPS Support the show
Jan 23, 2024 · 50 min
Ep.92 with John MacDonald
Welcome to the conversation with oil painter John MacDonald, you’ll discover what to do if you think you have a failed painting, how to assess your scene before you start and how to take photos so that you actually have the information you NEED later when you start the painting. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus: Podcast Art Club, you’ve got a great Extended Cut Bonus coming your way. In it, you’ll dive even deeper into value, edges and contrast. It’s a good one. Listen here. Learn more about MacDonald here: WEBSITE / NEWSLETTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show
Dec 26, 2023 · 45 min
Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13
In our final December Replay, I’m talking with artist Kim Smith. Smith paints in oil and she explains how she created an art practice that fit into her life, she’ll give you ideas on how to use warms and cools to create dynamic shadows and discusses the value of sometimes not sharing your work. Plus a whole lot more. Learn about Kim Smith: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM (weekly live sessions) / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE Support the show
Dec 19, 2023 · 50 min
Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56
Welcome to the conversation with Brian Miller! In the interview you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want to use if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus If you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done, join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the Extended Cut Bonus. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Learn more about Brian Miller: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM Support the show
Dec 12, 2023 · 47 min
Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)
Welcome to my interview with artist Shari Blaukopf. In the conversation, you’ll learn which materials you’ll need to get started in urban sketching, ideas for places to draw, and ideas for overcoming that sketchbook stage fright. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus Your bonus episode is jam packed with a great color discussion plus you’ll discover what makes a good value pattern and what to do if you live in an area of the world or are in a season where there IS no strong light. Listen here. [Podcast Art Club.] MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: In the episode, I mention Blaukopf does a great job on her website sharing her materials. You can find that here. Learn more about Shari Blaukopf here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / ONLINE COURSES / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show
Dec 5, 2023 · 45 min
Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)
Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy. Kennedy works many different ways across several media but today we’re focusing on her daily painting work. In the conversation, you’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose. And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible. Plus a whole lot more. For show notes, head here. Learn more about Lisa Daria Kennedy here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Support the show
Nov 21, 2023 · 48 min
Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan
Feature Conversation In the conversation, you’ll discover how to know when it’s time to shake up your process, some great advice for layering with yellows and ideas for how to get more familiar with your tools. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll explore compositional formats and how to take your mind off what you're doing and why it's so important. Learn more about Jacqueline Sullivan: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INTAGRAM Support the show
Nov 7, 2023 · 46 min
Ep.90 with Erin Gregory
Welcome to the interview with Erin Gregory! In the conversation, you’ll learn how to build a process with a lot of room for the unknown, what you’ll need from your references if that's the case and how to paint with loads of color. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, discover the importance of keeping protected space in your practice and why it’s so important to spend time LOOKING at your work. Plus get access to over 40 additional Extended Cuts with guests. Ad Free Access: Podcast Art Club Learn more about Erin Gregory: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM Support the show
Oct 17, 2023 · 43 min
Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia
Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia! Feature Conversation In the conversation, you’ll discover a way of working that goes back to the masters, how to think about painting atmosphere, and why it all comes down to feelings. Plus a whole lot more. See Fresia’s palette here. Ad Free available here. [Art Club] Show notes with Fresia's work here. Extended Cut Bonus - Available in the podcast art club, you’ll get a new way to think about black and how to create protected space around you when you work en plein air. Learn more about Jerry Fresia here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM Support the show
Oct 3, 2023 · 42 min
Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire
In the conversation with Jeannie McGuire, you’ll discover a way of working with watercolor that is much more similar to oil and acrylic, how to keep moving forward even when you’re not totally sure what to do next and some great ideas for getting your viewers where you WANT them. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: Ad Free here. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll get practical ideas for how to push through fear , what to do if you fall in love with an area and how to decide if you should keep it. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here. Learn more about Jeannie McGuire here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / WORKSHOPS Support the show
Sep 19, 2023 · 56 min
Ep.87 with Ingrid Christensen
In the conversation with Ingrid Christensen, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a split primary palette and why it’s so important to have a plan but then also STICK to the plan. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus available to Podcast Art Club September 19th, you’ll get a great strategy for dealing with saturation and ideas for how to build a painting process that mirrors how we actually see. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here. Learn more about Ingrid Christensen here: WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS Support the show
Sep 5, 2023 · 48 min
Ali Kay [Archive, Ep.61]
Learn more about Ali Kay here: WEBSITE / CLASSES / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Welcome to Ep. 61 where I’m talking with artist Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to approach your underpainting and a great combination of colors to mix a whole array of skin tones. In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk more about how Kay creates her bold, colorful work. Support the show
Aug 29, 2023 · 46 min
Ep.86- Painting Landscapes with Melanie Morris
Welcome to the conversation with Melanie Morris. You’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more. Ad Free Podcast Art Club Version here. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel. Available next week in the Podcast Art Club. Reference Photo Freebee mentioned in the episode here. Ep.34 with Melanie Morris here. Support the show
Aug 15, 2023 · 44 min
Ep.85 with Catherine Rains
Feature Episode: In the conversation you’ll discover a strategy to ensure all your college papers goes together, reasons to build pieces on paper not more expensive surfaces and some great ideas for how to stay organized in your studio so that you can create work you love. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]: In the Extended Cut available in the Podcast Art Club, we talk about how to make art for the process and not the product, what allows her to work fast and we get more into design. Listen here. Support the show
Aug 1, 2023 · 46 min
Ep.84: Vicki McGrath
Learn more about Vicki McGrath here: WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOP Feature Conversation In the conversation you'll learn the steps needed to build a bright and loose painting, how to manage your palette and all about gouache. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] You’ll discover strategies for getting lighter without getting too chalky and a bunch of great conversation about color, color, color. Listen here. Support the show
Jul 18, 2023 · 29 min
Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini Episode, Ep.83)
Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get better at painting. Learn more about Debbie Miller here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / #MugshotMondayArt Please note: You can find a list of Hashtag Challenges here: The Ultimate Hashtag Challenge List Learn more about the Podcast Art Club Mini Sprint Challenges here. Support the show
Jul 4, 2023 · 44 min
Ep.82 with Dianna Shyne
Welcome to Ep.82 with acrylic painter Dianna Shyne. In the conversation, you’ll learn what you need to outrun those negative voices, a system to help you think through color mixing, and how using different combinations of primaries will get you different moods plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon] Shyne was so generous with her time and so the extended cut bonus is basically a whole second episode. You’ll learn how to approach the color of light and the absolute importance of the creative process. Listen here. Support the show
Jun 20, 2023 · 37 min
Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey [Mini]
Todd M. Casey (Ep.24) is back and he’s here to talk about a very practical tool, the color wheel. There are a bunch of color wheels in his new book The Oil Painter’s Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes and Harmony and for today’s mini we focus on the one that’s most relevant to painters for color mixing, the traditional subtractive color wheel. Referred to in the show as The Color Wheel. In the conversation, you’ll learn how it’s set up, what it’s based on and then we dive into using it for color mixing. Learn more about Todd M. Casey: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / TIKTOK / PATREON Support the show

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Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson

Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi

Ep.93 with Sandi Hester

Ep.92 with John MacDonald

Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13

Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56

Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)

Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)

Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan

Ep.90 with Erin Gregory

Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia

Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire

Ep.87 with Ingrid Christensen

Ali Kay [Archive, Ep.61]

Ep.86- Painting Landscapes with Melanie Morris

Ep.85 with Catherine Rains

Ep.84: Vicki McGrath

Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini Episode, Ep.83)

Ep.82 with Dianna Shyne

Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey [Mini]