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Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Carl Bretzke

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 ...
Gavin Glakas painting en plein air in Gundogan Bay, Turkey

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 Eric Rhoads - Kathryn Stats

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 - Eric Rhoads - Rich Gallego

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 - Kathleen Hudson and Eric Rhoads

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 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...
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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 - New Zealand

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."
Painting with pastels - Molly Lipsher, "Brilliant Lineup," 2014, pastel, 6 x 24 in., private collection, plein air

Adventures in Pure Color with Pastels

Molly Lipsher finds pastel the perfect medium for capturing the light, colors, and textures of the Western landscape.
Santa Fe artist Joe Anna Arnett

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.
plein air painting watercolor

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 - Eric Rhoads and Ned Mueller

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 Eric Rhoads - Pierre Guidetti

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 - Eric Rhoads and Matt Ryder

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

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.
Kevin Macpherson: Demo

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...
How to: Painting composition with Dan Marshall

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 - Artist Jim Wodark

How to Paint Landscapes: Design Makes All the Difference

How artist Jim Wodark redesigns the landscape to create stunning compositions.
Pastel painting of clouds over a mountain and desert landscape

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 > "Chalk Cliffs" by Don Demers

Painting On Location and Visual Veracity

Artist Don Demers shares his insights, motivations, and creative process for his maritime and landscape paintings.