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Plein Air Podcast 245: Carl Bretzke on Painting Sunrises and Sunsets
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Carl Bretzke on how light behaves, how to paint sunrises and sunsets properly with a special palette, and much more, including ...
Why Bother Doing Color Studies?
Color is always shifting for plein air painters. What to do? Gavin Glakas explains how he uses color studies when "chasing the light."
Plein Air Podcast 241: Kathryn Stats on Color Mixing and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews an incredible master artist, Kathryn Stats.
Plein Air Podcast 240: Rich Gallego on Close Calls and More
This is episode number 240 of the Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads and California artist Rich Gallego. Listen as they discuss being a plein air painter instead of being a rendering device and much more!
Plein Air Podcast 236: Kathleen Hudson on Painting Waterfalls and 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.
Plein Air Podcast 230: CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and...
The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row.
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews...
Painting Waves and Waterfalls – With Intention and Improv
In addition to technique, your intention and ability to improvise play a key role in painting waterfalls and waves, and in creativity.
Plein Air Podcast 227: What It’s Like to Paint New Zealand
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."
Adventures in Pure Color with Pastels
Molly Lipsher finds pastel the perfect medium for capturing the light, colors, and textures of the Western landscape.
Joe Anna Arnett On Painting the New Mexico Landscape
Learn how to make the most of plein air in the southwest, including what colors to bring and how to prepare for the weather.
Painting Without Purpose
Follow along as Thomas Jefferson Kitts shares a record of the five days he spent on Monhegan Island, walking aimlessly and stopping only when inspiration struck to draw or paint.
Plein Air Podcast 221: Ned Mueller on the Plein Air Movement and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Ned Mueller on today's plein air movement, his advice for beginners, and the first time he painted outdoors (Spoiler: "It was a disaster."). At 81, Ned reminds us that "you never stop learning."
Plein Air Podcast 220: Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire on Color and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, listen to a lively conversation about essential colors for plein air painting, the role of art and building a better world, and more, with Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire and Eric Rhoads.
Plein Air Podcast 219: Matt Ryder on Plein Air in Dubai
Eric Rhoads interviews Matt Ryder on what life is like as an artist in Dubai, including painting in excessive temperatures and the landscape scenery; plus, mastering values, using photos, and pushing yourself to the next level.
Plein Air Podcast Episode 217: Insider Secrets: Advice from Top Plein Air Pros Revealed
Eric Rhoads of Plein Air Magazine hosts three top plein air painters to discuss what they have discovered over years of painting experience to be more successful when outdoors painting.
PleinAir Podcast 216: Kevin Macpherson on How Artists are Wired Differently, and More
Welcome to the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads - rated the #1 painting podcast in Feedspot's 2021 list. Listen to this podcast, and be...
Step-by-Step: Edit the Landscape for Better Composition
A strong composition is achieved through intentional design, not a happy accident of random shapes. If we look closely, nature gives us all the information we
need. We just have to organize the pieces to create visually pleasing paintings.
How to Paint Landscapes: Design Makes All the Difference
How artist Jim Wodark redesigns the landscape to create stunning compositions.
Artist Spotlight: Nancy Silvia
For pastel artist Nancy Silvia, she doesn’t consider what she does a “career,” but her life’s journey.
Painting On Location and Visual Veracity
Artist Don Demers shares his insights, motivations, and creative process for his maritime and landscape paintings.