Learn to Paint Podcast

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Episode 31: Mini Episode- A Painting Deep Dive with Mark Mehaffey Jul 27, 2021

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We're back with your next mini episode! This week we're talking with Mark Mehaffey about his new painting "Studio Light." The painting was just accepted was just accepted into the National Watercolor Society International Exhibit. In the conversation we talk about how Mehaffey came to create "Studio Light," how he worked through the design process and how he prepares his paper to get great watercolor textures. Plus a whole lot more.
To see the painting we're discussing, head to www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode31

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Episode 30: Dean Mitchell Jul 13, 2021

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Mitchell works across several media, but we focus in on his watercolor work. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of seeing abstractly, how Mitchell uses powerful neutrals and why intent is the most important piece of his painting process.

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Episode. 29: Mini Episode - 5 Exercises for When You Don't Feel Like Painting Jun 23, 2021

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It happens to all of us. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting. You feel uninspired and overwhelmed by the rest of..well...LIFE.
Before you abandon your studio for the mile-high to-do list, try one of these 5 exercises from podcast guests. They'll keep your hands in the work even on days where your mind isn't feeling it.

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Episode 28: Mark Eanes Jun 08, 2021

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Today I'm talking with artist Mark Eanes and it's the DESIGN episode. In this conversation you’ll learn the difference between design and composition, the basic elements of design and then we walk through each of the 7 principles of design and talk in depth about what they are and how to make sure you have them plus a whole lot more.

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Episode 27: Jed Dorsey May 11, 2021

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Today I'm speaking with acrylic artist Jed Dorsey. In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make your photo reference work with your canvas shape, and how to get harmonious color every single time.

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Episode 26: Jane Davies [Archive] Apr 13, 2021

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In this week's episode with Jane Davies we focus on the way artists approach their work. How you approach it when you’re just starting out. When you're feeling uninspired. When you're having trouble finishing a painting. Discover a bunch of great ideas for how to keep yourself fully involved in your own painting practice.
https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode26
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Episode 25: Julie Gilbert Pollard Mar 08, 2021

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This week, I’m talking with Julie Gilbert Pollard. In the conversation you’ll learn Pollard's favorite way to make her paintings stronger, you’ll get clarity on warms and cools and discover a way to think through where you can improve as an artist.

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Episode 24: Todd M. Casey Feb 08, 2021

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Today I'm talking with oil painter, Todd M. Casey. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of liking your work through each stage, two very different ways to approach making art, and why you’ve really got to squeeze that paint out. Plus we get technical as we explore how light moves around a sphere. And a whole lot more.

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Episode 23: Lynn Whipple Jan 11, 2021

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In this month’s episode, I’m talking with mixed media artist, Lynn Whipple.

In our conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of being playful and why it’s so important to make work you don’t like.

This interview episode 23 comes with bonus material. Whipple gives you an additional exercise to try at home plus we get into composition and a whole lot more. How do you get it? Subscribe to the newsletter. It’ll come out in next week’s week’s edition and live in the newsletter bonus section the next couple of months.

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Episode 22: Sarah Sedwick, Part 2 Dec 14, 2020

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This is part 2 of my conversation with Sarah Sedwick. You’ll learn about different types of edges and how to use them to make more interesting paintings. You’ll discover how to make highlights that sing and the power of a good critique.

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