Plein Air Art Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Sharon Bamber's 1,000-Mile On-Foot Painting Journey Sep 18, 2019

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Discover the story of Sharon Bamber, who walked -and painted - 1,000 miles with a donkey across the mountains of France and Spain on the Way of Saint James.

Scott Gellatly on Color, Oil Paints, and More Sep 09, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Gellatly, who is both an artist and the Product Manager for Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors. Listen below to learn more about paint than you thought you needed to know — especially if you want your paintings to last for future generations — and much more.

Ken Salaz on Painting Waterfalls, Scumbling, and More Aug 30, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews artist (and mentalist / magician!) Ken Salaz. You'll learn the anatomy of painting a waterfall, the tradition of seekers of beauty, how Salaz became a non-criminal pick-pocket, and much more.

Michael Obermeyer on Painting Landscapes for the Air Force, and More Aug 24, 2019

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Eric Rhoads welcomes California landscape painter Michael Obermeyer, whose paintings are in the U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection in the Smithsonian Institute and the Pentagon.

Linda Glover Gooch on Painting Clouds and More Aug 19, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews landscape painter Linda Glover Gooch, who takes us into her experiences of painting and life, including a topic that's never been discussed on this podcast before. Other themes include the art of practicing your craft, painting shadows in the landscape, the "power of the thumbnail," creating spectacular compositions, the importance of American Women Artists, and more.

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Artist Forum in the Adirondacks Aug 09, 2019

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At the Publisher's Invitational in the Adirondack Mountains this summer, Eric Rhoads welcomed the 86 artists to participate in a lively forum for this episode. This "summer camp for artists" is located one hour from the Canadian border, where the artists had gathered for a week to simply paint together, see old friends and make new ones, learn, and be inspired.

Spotlight on Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Aug 02, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews Rosemary Swimm, the Executive Director of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Even if you're not in California, you'll want to listen to this podcast to see what they're doing for the plein air community at large, and how you can be a part of it, too.

Paul Kratter on Painting for Beginners and More Jul 30, 2019

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This week Eric Rhoads interviews landscape artist Paul Kratter. They discuss close encounters with Edgar Payne paintings, art advice for the true beginner, and much more.

Ireland's Plein Air Event, "Art in the Open" Jul 17, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews three organizers from Ireland's prominent plein air event, "Art in the Open."

John Poon on Painting Landscapes in Four Steps and More Jul 13, 2019

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Eric Rhoads interviews John Poon. Listen as they discuss rejections, teaching art, why plein air can be compared to a sport, and much more.