Plein Air Art Podcast

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Thomas Jefferson Kitts on Art Influences and More Dec 22, 2022

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Jefferson Kitts: "I can tell you everything you need to know about all your materials..how to hold your arm...None of that is going to serve you better than just doing it."

Listen as they discuss:

- The current influence of abstract art on representational landscape painting ("There's a race right now to see how abstract we can all go without losing our audience.") - Painting for inspiration versus painting for money - His biggest artistic influences - What he says is "a blessing and a curse" - His advice to artists who are just starting out - And much more!

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, answers the questions: "Should you hire a marketing specialist?" and "How can you implement TikTok as a marketing tool?"

Lori Putnam on Artistic Growth and More Dec 15, 2022

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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 Lori Putnam, a plein air painter whose work is in private, corporate, and museum collections around the globe. Listen as they discuss:

- Lori's principles of growth and process for success - The sacrifices that she and her husband made in order for her to pursue art as a profession - Some key experiences and people who guided her on business and marketing - What happened when her art workshops started filling up - Thoughts on studio versus plein air painting - What she does when she feels creatively "stuck" - The steps she takes to get ready for an art show - What artists can expect when they attend her pre-convention workshop at the next Plein Air Convention

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, discusses NFTs and social media platforms, and answers questions about how to know if your work is ready to sell and how you can use art competitions to market your art.

CW Mundy (Part 2) with Career and Painting Advice Dec 09, 2022

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The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads shares Part 2 of his recent interview with CW Mundy. Listen as they discuss: - CW's biggest tip for artists who are trying to make their painting life into a career - How, when he had a "menial" job, he knew there was something better for him out there - The "seven foundational truths" of painting - The importance of having a strong work ethic ("If you want to get into a professional market, you have to work your butt off." - What to do when you feel "stuck" - Thoughts on entering art competitions and how your mindset plays into it - And more! Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, answers the questions: "How do you know when your art is good enough to sell?" and "How does entering art contests help one's career?" Have a question about how to sell your art? Ask Eric at artmarketing.com/questions. Please note this is an audio-only video that plays the Plein Air Podcast episode described above. The full transcript and reference links are available at OutdoorPainter.com (simply do a search for the featured artist's name). Related Links: – Sign up for the free Plein Air Today newsletter, featuring this weekly podcast: http://bit.ly/PleinAirTodayNewsletter – CW Mundy online: https://cwmundy.com/ – Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/ - Watercolor Live: https://watercolorlive.com/ - PleinAir Magazine: https://painttube.tv/ – Eric Rhoads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericrhoads/ – Eric Rhoads on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.rhoads

CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and more Dec 02, 2022

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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 the incredible artist CW Mundy. Listen as they discuss:

CW's musical career (hear him sing!)
How he didn't always believe in God, but then heard Him "in his heart"
How he feels when others refer to him as a master artist ("I am not impressed with myself. I am more impressed with what God wants to do through me.")
The importance of experimentation for painters
"Impressionism + Pop Art" - his new project
How a trip to France became the turning point in his career
His advice on painting for yourself versus art galleries, and techniques such as marbelizing, deconstructing, softening, and more

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, answers the questions: "How I should manage my reputation online and in person?" and "Without going through a gallery, how do I sell and unload artwork currently in storage?"

Have a question about how to sell your art? Ask Eric at artmarketing.com/questions.

Kami Mendlik on Painting, Teaching, and More Nov 22, 2022

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The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Minnesota superstar Kami Mendlik. Listen as they discuss:

The importance of working from life samples.
Explanations of the value scale and how it works
Kami's advice for how to get to the next level, and her advice for single moms who are also artists ("Never lose sight of that passion and belief in yourself.")
And so much more
Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, addresses how to know whether or not a buyer is honest, and how to prepare for your first plein air painting competition.

Thomas Bucci on the Art Career Path and More Nov 18, 2022

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The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row.

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. Listen and watch as they discuss:

Thomas's early motivation and inspiration. He had an early start with watercolor and an inspirational neighbor.
Disappointments with 1970s art education, which did not respect representational work; and finding alternate creative careers.
His path to a career as an artist, and how he came back to painting and found his audience by avoiding the art establishment and going directly to the people.
How he learned to talk about and sell his work.
How an artistic life is driven by the things that truly interest you, and how cultivating his varied interests served as a motivator for the subjects that inspire him to paint.

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, addresses how to gain broader recognition if you live in a small town, and how to put together an art portfolio.

What It's Like to Paint New Zealand Oct 24, 2022

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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."

Eric Rhoads on the Creators Studio with Jeff Olson Sep 09, 2022

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The tables are turned as Jeff Olson, the Art Education Director for Royal Talens, interviews Eric Rhoads during a Creator's Studio episode. In case you missed it watch below - Jeff interviews Eric about everything from his career path in radio broadcasting to the publishing industry, overcoming creative fears, having confidence to follow your dreams, and more.

"I have a goal to teach a million people to paint because I was a stressed out business guy, and I was working every day," Eric says. "I thought I was having fun, but I really wasn't. And then when I learned to paint, my stress would melt. I could go in the studio and well, now I'm getting outdoors. It changed my heart. It changed everything about me. It changed my physiology. I just love it. So I want that for other people."

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, shares thoughts on opening a pop-up gallery; and turning single buyers into repeat collectors. Have a question about how to sell your art? Ask Eric at artmarketing.com/questions.

Plein Air Podcast 225: Jill Stefani Wagner Sep 01, 2022

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Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner; they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists.

What plein air events are like, and the benefits of attending them
Using oil vs pastel en plein air
Mistakes that beginners can avoid
Jill's favorite country to visit for plein air painting
How owning and operating an advertising agency has served her as a painter
Things you can do to become a better artist
And marketing your art, including nderstanding your audience and knowing your buyers ("Sometimes artists feel like 'I don't want to be in an industry,' but you are in an industry. And there are certain steps that are important to improve your chances."

Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of Make More Money Selling Your Art, shares thoughts on what to do with your older paintings; and a method for selling your art right off the easel. Have a question about how to sell your art? Ask Eric at artmarketing.com/questions.

Russian Landscape Painter Zufar Bikbov May 06, 2022

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Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-newsletter/

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