Learn to Paint Podcast

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In the conversation, you’ll discover how to know when it’s time to shake up your process, some great advice for layering with yellows and ideas for how to get more familiar with your tools. Plus a whole lot more.

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In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll explore compositional formats and how to take your mind off what you're doing and why it's so important.

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Welcome to the interview with Erin Gregory! In the conversation, you’ll learn how to build a process with a lot of room for the unknown, what you’ll need from your references if that's the case and how to paint with loads of color.

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In the Extended Cut Bonus, discover the importance of keeping protected space in your practice and why it’s so important to spend time LOOKING at your work. 

Plus get access to over 40 additional Extended Cuts with guests.

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Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia!

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In the conversation, you’ll discover a way of working that goes back to the masters, how to think about painting atmosphere, and why it all comes down to feelings. Plus a whole lot more.

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• Show notes with Fresia's work here.

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Available in the podcast art club, you’ll get a new way to think about black and how to create protected space around you when you work en plein air. 

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In the conversation with Jeannie McGuire, you’ll discover a way of working with watercolor that is much more similar to oil and acrylic, how to keep moving forward even when you’re not totally sure what to do next and some great ideas for getting your viewers where you WANT them. Plus a whole lot more.

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In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll get practical ideas for how to push through fear , what to do if you fall in love with an area and how to decide if you should keep it.  

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In the conversation with Ingrid Christensen, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes  can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a split primary palette and why it’s so important to have a plan but then also STICK to the plan.  Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

In the Extended Cut Bonus available to Podcast Art Club September 19th, you’ll get a great strategy for dealing with saturation and ideas for how to build a painting process that mirrors how we actually see. 

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Welcome to Ep. 61 where I’m talking with artist Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to approach your underpainting and a great combination of colors to mix a whole array of skin tones. 

In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk more about how Kay creates her bold, colorful work. 

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Welcome to the conversation with Melanie Morris. You’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more.

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Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel.  Available next week in the Podcast Art Club.

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Ep.34 with Melanie Morris here.

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Feature Episode:

In the conversation you’ll discover a strategy to ensure all your college papers goes together, reasons to build pieces on paper not more expensive surfaces and some great ideas for how to stay organized in your studio so that you can create work you love.

Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]:

In the Extended Cut available in the Podcast Art Club, we talk about how to make art for the process and not the product, what allows her to work fast and we get more into design.  Listen here. 

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Feature Conversation

In the conversation you'll learn the steps needed to build a bright and loose painting, how to manage your palette and all about gouache. 

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You’ll discover strategies for getting lighter without getting too chalky and a bunch of great conversation about color, color, color. Listen here.

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Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get better at painting. 

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Please note: You can find a list of Hashtag Challenges here: The Ultimate Hashtag Challenge List

Learn more about the Podcast Art Club Mini Sprint Challenges here. 

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Welcome to Ep.82 with acrylic painter Dianna Shyne.

In the conversation, you’ll learn what you need to outrun those negative voices, a system to help you think through color mixing, and how using different combinations of primaries will get you different moods plus a whole lot more. 

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Shyne was so generous with her time and so the extended cut bonus is basically a whole second episode. You’ll learn how to approach the color of light and the absolute importance of the creative process.  Listen here. 

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Todd M. Casey (Ep.24) is back and he’s here to talk about a very practical tool, the color wheel. 

There are a bunch of color wheels in his new book The Oil Painter’s Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes and Harmony and for today’s mini we focus on the one that’s most relevant to painters for color mixing, the traditional subtractive color wheel. Referred to in the show as The Color Wheel. 

In the conversation, you’ll learn how it’s set up, what it’s based on and then we dive into using it for color mixing. 

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In the feature conversation with Zoey Frank, discover how to take on large, complex subjects, how you can use historical work as inspiration for your compositions and why you might want to  leave some colors OFF your palette. Plus a whole lot more.

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In your Extended Cut Bonus [Patreon], explore how doing a study in the middle of your process may help you problem solve and the importance of having really specific ideas when we explore.  Listen here. 

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Welcome to the special segment: The Art Habit, where I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.

Here's a 20-minute preview of the full 47 minute episode.

The full episode was live for a week and now you’ll have access to the full episode at Patreon for Art Club Members. Here's a direct link to the episode and it'll explain how to sign up.

ALLISON MOIR-SMITH

Moir-Smith is an acrylic painter who came to art as part of a recovery process after a brain injury. She needed something to do for Brain Breaks and she found adult coloring books. This has expanded to a robust daily(ish) art practice where she explores subjects from flowers to landscape to fruit to now people.  

In the full interview, you’ll learn how to use hashtag challenges to improve your work, some great advice on making Instagram art friends  and why those friends will help you be a better painter AND you’ll discover that sometimes you absolutely don't have to forge a new path. Just use the path that comes with the map.  Plus  a whole lot more.

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Moir-Smith mentions a few images and materials in the conversation. You can find them here:

Her Sta-Wet palette.

Windy plein air event.

Mini Sprint Value Challenge

Belly painting and drawing

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Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative Expression

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Feature Interview

In the conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else. 

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In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how Stocke gets strategic about his subjects from a color standpoint and some of artist’s favorite combinations of gray. Join the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, here.

Episode Highlights:

•  Materials-Brushes and paint: Find the right tools for capturing fleeting moments and avoiding excessive detail. Plus learn how your watercolor palette may be working against you and what you can do about it. 

• The significance of pigments: Discover what's in your paint and why that makes a difference in your paintings. 

• Stocke's process: From observing the subject to applying washes and adding final details, learn how Stocke's process helps him (and maybe you) create powerful paintings.

• Selecting a scene: Explore the role of light, shadow, and composition in creating captivating watercolor paintings.

• -Understanding focal areas: Learn why Stocke moves from big to small shapes, where he uses details and where he uses abstraction to create visually compelling compositions.

• Practical tips for painting on location: Get ideas on how to deal with changing light including what you need to get in your initial sketch so that you can paint even after all your shadows move.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ron Stocke as he shares his expertise, techniques, and insights into mastering the art of watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this episode offers valuable knowledge and encouragement to fuel your own creative journey.

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Welcome to the DESIGN episode with Mark Eanes. This is Eanes second time on the show. He first joined us in Episode 11 to talk color. 

In this episode 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.

Listen to the Patreon Bonus Episode  here.
Check out the written interview Mark did with me all about the importance of drawing, here.

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The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. 

You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. 

Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. 

So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. 

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Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily Painting

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Feature Conversation:

In the conversation you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus

We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here.

Episode Highlights:

• Early days: Teddi Parker's discovery of the daily painting movement and its influence on Parker's art practice.

• Making time: How to balance motherhood and painting including places you might look to carve out time. 

• Excitement as your driver: Learn why excitement is your best guide and why its important to learn to trust it. 

• Paint choices: When and how you might decide to use Golden Acrylics or switch to house paint.

• Brush preferences: How flat, large brushes might help you create the looser style you’re aiming for.

• Building a painting: Discover how different methods for building up paint work with different types of subjects.

• Getting loose: Learn what you need from your drawing, materials and process to create loose paintings.

• The importance of references: How to set up a still life that also creates a strong painting.

• Series: How working with a single idea can help you play and find your next ideas.   

Join us as we dive into the artistic journey of Teddi Parker. From growing up in a creative household to discovering the daily painting movement, Parker's passion for art and her ability to trust her own gut, has helped her paint bright and joyful paintings.  

In the conversation, we explore how she makes time in a busy life for a robust art practice, how she avoids burnout and all things technical from the paint she uses to how she keeps her brushstrokes loose.  

Tune in for an inspiring exploration of dedication and creativity.

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In the conversation with abstract expressionist Liz Murphy you’ll get ideas on mindsets that might be useful when you’re just starting out (but really, sort of anytime in your art journey), why it’s so important to create a sense of freedom in your studio plus what gets in the way of play and some ideas for overcoming them. 

In the Extended Cut Bonus: 

We talk color harmony and the true joy we can find in really simple approaches to color.  Find it here.

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In this feature interview with Patti Vincent, you’ll learn a ton about gouache including why it might be a good fit for your artistic goals. 

Plus we really get into the importance of simplification. (Thank you Podcast Art Club for your suggestions here!) What it is and how to approach it across your whole process. You might be surprised at where simplification BEGINS for Vincent. And as always, a whole lot more.

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In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus, (available at the Podcast Art Club on Patreon) you’ll discover how Vincent approaches her foreground, middle ground and background and you’ll get some great ideas for how to inch your way into plein air painting. 

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Many guests on the show use what’s called a limited palette. A limited palette can be a powerful way to improve your color confidence and create harmonious work. So this week we are deep diving into what IS a limited palette, how you might set one up and why you might want to give one a try. 

Guests mention in the episode in alphabetical order:

Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14

Louise Fletcher, Ep.48

Patti Vincent, Ep.75

Ron Stocke, upcoming

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In the conversation, you’ll learn why sometimes it makes sense to take the thinner out of your medium mixture and just use oil, how the right brush can get you sharp edges and how paper cut outs might help you begin to understand the structure of your own work. Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus: 

In the Extended Cut Bonus (available on Patreon) Brnger talks getting loose, the positive role of feeling stressed out, and ways to keep from getting precious with your materials. Plus we talk about why you might want to consider painting over those old paintings.

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In Ep.71 with Yong Hong Zhong, we talked a lot about story. 

In today's Mini, I'm going to break down the idea of story a bit more and look at some examples. 

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In the conversation with watercolorist Yong Hong Zhong, you’ll learn the one thing Zhong says you need to have figured out before you start painting, advice for getting looser and questions to ask yourself to find your painting’s story. 

In the Extended Cut Bonus available at the Podcast Art Club, you'll learn the yellow, red, and blue Zhong suggests for a limited palette and he gives you ideas for where to focus if you feel like you don’t yet have a strong sense of color. 

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Welcome to the conversation with Louise Fletcher! You’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working intuitively and analytically,  and why you always want to follow your own joy. Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus:
This episode comes with a great Extended Cut Bonus where we move from mindset into more technical pieces. You’ll discover a new reason why you might want to reach for a limited palette, some advice on composition and a few pointers on how to critique your own work. Grab it by signing up at any tier at the Podcast Art Club here.

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In Episode 70, I’m talking with artist Alice Sheridan. In the conversation, you’ll discover how a change in space might change your work, why having clear intent is so important and what to do when you need to say goodbye to a layer you love. Plus a whole lot more.

In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn why drawing might be the key to figuring out what a painting is about and you'll discover some great ideas for how to hold time for your art practice. You can take a listen by joining the Podcast Art Club over on Patreon at any tier. 

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Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit.

In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.

This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so I've shared the first 15 minutes of the new segment here and if you'd like to listen to the full episode, head to Patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast

Today’s guest: Sam Chappell

If you’re on Instagram you may know her as eastnorthstudio. Chappell is an acrylic painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how Chappell manages burnout, how she used the Pandemic to focus on painting and why sometimes the hard part is giving ourselves permission to do less. 

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We love talking with daily painters on the show. But if you have an occasional art practice and want to paint daily, how do you make that transition? Here are 7 ideas to get you started. 

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Today I’m talking with artist Randy Hayashi. In the interview, you’ll learn a new way to think through your painting plan, a mixing palette that will help you create more dynamic color in your work, and how to think through a painting in terms of foreground, middle ground and background plus a whole lot more.

In this episode’s bonus episode you’ll learn how Hayashi’s style has changed over the years and what habits help him make sure he’s ready to paint each week. You can take a listen by joining the Podcast Art Club over on Patreon at any tier. 

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Jessica Fields has a process that WORKS. It gives her what she needs but also makes space for what her paintings need. Let's look into it... and what it might mean for how you work.

Check out Ep.67 here. 

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I’m talking with artist Jessica Fields. In the conversation you’ll learn that you have more than just brushes when it comes to painting, how obstacles may help you create your best work and a way to plan a painting around a specific color relationship

In the extended cut bonus conversation over in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk pattern, edges and the important lessons Fields learned from a 100 day project. Listen to that here.

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The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. 

You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. 

Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. 

So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. 

Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here.

Join the Podcast Art Club here.

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In the interview with Felicia Forte, we don’t cover tools or techniques. Forte  has a great FAQ at her website to answer all of that. 

Instead, we delve into a conversation about process, big and small. We discuss how to create space for your voice to come out, why loving a teacher’s approach is much more important than any credentials they might have, and how to create work that is truly yours. 

At some point you’ll hear Forte reference our pre interview tech call where she walked me through her approach for her painting Christmas. That conversation is available to Podcast Art Club Members here.

Show notes:
https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode65

Bonus Conversation (Podcast Art Club) here. 

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Welcome to my [archive] interview with Lynn Whipple. In the conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of being playful and why it’s so critical to make work you don’t like. 

Listen to the bonus conversation on Patreon here. 

Whipple gives you an additional exercise to try at home plus we get into composition and a whole lot more. Get it here. 

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What is varnish? Why might you use it? How do you apply it, and how do you know if you've applied it incorrectly?

Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin is back on the show with answers to all of your vanishing questions!

Show notes: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode64
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I’m talking with artist Nancy Reyner. In the conversation you’ll discover the absolute versatility of acrylics, the power of learning to look at your work like a viewer, and how to not destroy a painting that’s almost finished plus a whole lot more.

In the bonus conversation available on Patreon , we dig more into Reyner’s ocean and gold leaf series and you’ll learn how focal points can help move your viewer’s from a left brain to a right brain experience and why it matters.

Show notes:
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Ep.14 guest Lisa Daria Kennedy is back and this time, we’re going large!

Kennedy joined me back in Episode 14 to talk about her work as a daily painter. That means she starts and finishes a painting every day. But that’s only part of her studio practice, which includes much larger work. And that’s what we’re talking about today. 

In the conversation, you’ll discover the power of setting time limits for working big, how larger, more experimental pieces can be a great fit with your daily art practice and how to overcome that blank giant canvas.

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Welcome to Ep.61 with Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to approach your underpainting and a great combination of colors to mix a whole array of skin tones. 

In the bonus conversation available, in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, we talk more about how Kay creates her bold, colorful work.

Show Notes:
www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode61

Join the Podcast Art Club Community: https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast

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In episode 60, I’m talking with Sarah Sedwick about an absolutely essential concept for artists: value.

In Part I, you’ll discover great tools for simplifying that complexity and why they are critical to creating stronger paintings. You’ll learn all about creating focal points, deciding hierarchies and the power of contrasts.

In Part 2 available over on Patreon, we move from Sedwick’s preparatory studies into how she thinks about value in her full color paintings. 

You’ll discover new ways to think about your most saturated colors, reasons to premix your paint piles and why Sedwick is always keeping an eye on her whites.

Show Notes:
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In Ep. 59,  I'm talking with watercolorist Steve Griggs. In the conversation, you’ll discover the benefits of replicating your teachers and how to know when it’s time to move beyond their style, how to approach your primaries if you want bright colors and an incredibly powerful way to use sketchbooks in your art process. 

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In the conversation, you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. 

Patreon: Check out your bonus conversation with Morris here. We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help you in the long run.) Plus, 7 Painting & Color Tips from Morris. 

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Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. 

In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.

This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so I've shared the first 10 minutes of the new segment here and if you'd like to listen to the full episode, head to Patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast

First up: Tait Preis.

If you’re on Instagram you may know her as proununcedtyte. Preis is an oil painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how to deal with burnout, how to find a schedule that works and ideas on where you might adjust your schedule so that you can paint more. 

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Welcome to my conversation with artist and illustrator, Tara Kate.

In the conversation, yes we do talk about birds, but really it’s a conversation about details and realism and setting up an art practice that works for you.

In the conversation you’ll get some ideas for setting up focused practice, how your tools can help you train your eyes to see, and what you might need in a reference especially if you’re interested in realism. Plus we talk feathers and feet and a whole lot more.

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This week, we're talking with Brian Miller. 

In the conversation you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want to use if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. 

If you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done,  join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the extended cut bonus conversation. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Head to the Podcast Art Club to learn more. https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast


For show notes including links to Brian Miller's workshops, head here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode56

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Jed Dorsey's Acrylic University is sponsoring the show this August and what a great reason to reshare Ep. 27 where I first had the chance to talk to Dorsey.

If you've already heard it, I encourage you to relisten. You are a different artist from when you first heard the conversation, and what you hear will be different as well.

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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How you structure your studio time matters. It matters because it can work with you or against you. 

In the next Mini Episode, we’ll look at three ways guests from the show structure their studio time.

Hopefully you’ll find one that seems like a good fit for your artistic and studio goals.

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In interview with Bernard Dellario, you’ll learn how he prioritized his time when he was working full time, why it’s worth trying that value study with your paints and how simplification…isn’t always so simple. 

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We shift the conversation into color and edges. You’ll learn a new approach to the limited palette, how to keep shapes interesting, and how to make that transition from your 3-value sketch to a more complex painting. 

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If you're an oil painter (or playing with the idea of trying the medium) a potential barrier is understanding  mediums and solvents.  So in today's mini, we are tackling  them head on with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin. 

In the conversation, you’ll learn the differences between the two. You’ll discover that fat over lean might not mean what you thought it did and where you need to follow the concept and where you absolutely do not.  Plus, we get into studio safety and Weisenburger offers a great place to start with studio health. 

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This week, I welcome back Ep. 25 guest Julie Gilbert Pollard to discuss falling water. 

You’ll learn how to simplify the complexity of falling water and get advice on how to approach reflections and shadows in both still water and moving water. We focus on watercolor but the ideas work across any medium. 

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In the conversation with acrylic painter Hashim Akib, you’ll discover a unique way to mix your acrylic paints, how to look beyond your local influences, and explore strategies you can use to create looser paintings.

Gloss & High Gloss Art Club Members: In your bonus episode with Akib, we dive into drawing, what you can do with reference photos and a whole lot more. (Plus get access to an additional 15 bonus conversations.)  

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The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small. 

You’re going to learn how to shift your success metrics,  get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and  those you love get ready for a larger art practice. 

Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. 

So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you. 

For show notes, including links to the blog article I mention, head to learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode49.

And to join me in the spring 20for20artchallenge2022 head to learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge to learn more. 

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Welcome to the conversation you’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working intuitively and analytically,  and why you always want to follow your own joy. Plus a whole lot more.

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This episode comes with a fantastic bonus episode where we move from mindset into more technical pieces. You’ll discover a new reason why you might want to reach for a limited palette, some advice on composition and a few pointers on how to critique your own work. PLUS,  Podcast Art Club have access to additional bonus conversations with guests. 

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Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back this week to talk about the light and shadows in your paintings. In the conversation, you’ll learn the anatomy of light and dark, the questions Sedwick asks when she’s starting a new painting, and a bunch of things to keep an eye out for when you’re studying your own still life set up. Plus a whole lot more.

In the conversation, we talk about two specific paintings, “Blue Breakfast” and “Cuties in Blue.”

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In the conversation, you’ll discover Brown’s pigment strategy, how to use opaques even if you are primarily a transparent painter  and why sometimes the goal needs to be an ALMOST finished painting.

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Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK for a second mini episode and we're talking about two of her paintings, primarily "Coffee Break" and a little bit "Out of the Blue."

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In the conversation with Jose Trujillo, you’ll learn the power of focusing your efforts on the painting discipline instead of the final painting product, how discomfort is part of the learning process and the advantages and disadvantages of experimentation.

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Your bonus conversation is ready. It’s a small one but it’s packed with some good stuff. We focus in on how Trujillo can and does paint up to 14 hours a day. And maybe that’s not how long you work each day, but there are some great lessons in there for painting MORE. Including how he approaches his references so that he can paint… everything.

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We often talk about color on this show…hue, value, saturation… but at the heart of all of that is the pigments themselves. In Mini Episode 43, I sit down with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin  and we get down to the nuts and bolts of what makes paint paint.

And while we look through the lens  of oil paint in particular, so much of what we talk about is true for acrylic, watercolor, and gouache as well. 

Show notes here:
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This week I'm talking with mixed media artist Kellee Wynne Conrad!

 In the conversation we talk about the challenges of not going back to your old self, the opportunities of limitations and Conrad walks us through her five principles of color. Plus a whole lot more.

Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready on Patreon. We discuss burnout and the power of letting go of old work and those ideas never realized. It might make you think about your own space and materials differently. I know it did me.

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Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making. 

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Welcome to the conversation with acrylic and oil painter Sari Shryack

In the conversation you’ll learn how to get started if you are low on time (side note: Joining #20for20ArtChallenge2022 challenge in January might help there too) what’s important to ask yourself when it comes to finding your style and a few places you can really push color.

Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters we’ll dive even further into bright colors including how to approach your supporting characters so your color can really sing.   

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Today we're talking about perspective! Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective.

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In the conversation you’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more.

Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, you’ll dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges. 

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Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back and we are talking about some of the limitations you run up against when you first get started in art.

We talk time limitations, money limitations, space limitations and Sedwick offers some advice for what to do about them.

And while this is a conversation designed a bit for beginners, even those of you who have been in your art practice for awhile will find Sedwick's ideas super helpful. 

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Welcome to Ep. 36 with Ian Roberts. In the conversation you’ll learn a ton about composition, the importance of value masses and the difference between a design driven and a subject driven painting. Plus a whole lot more.

Gloss and high gloss Patreon supporters, your bonus conversation will arrive Oct. 11th. You’ll discover how sunlight and shadow affect your object’s color and how to handle foregrounds, middle grounds and backgrounds.

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Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get better at painting. 

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This week I’m talking with acrylic painter, Melanie Morris. In the conversation you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. 

Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, check out the bonus conversation with Morris. We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help you in the long run.)

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 When it comes to learning to paint, there are so many great ways to structure your learning. Guests have discussed setting up daily painting or committing to a certain number of hours in the studio. Another great way to strengthen your painting skills is to do a series. Let's talk about what a series is, how it could benefit you and what I learned from my own. 

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Welcome to my conversation with mixed media artist Laura Horn. In the interview you’ll discover how Horn designed her own self study, the surprising way she creates and integrates reference materials and you’ll explore all the ways she uses sketchbooks. Plus a whole lot more.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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This week, I’m talking with oil painter Sarah Sedwick. This interview will be in two parts with Part 2 (a bonus episode of sorts) coming your way, Dec. 14

In part 1, you’ll discover how premixing frees you up to make looser paintings. You’ll learn how to paint those shadows and explore different types of palettes. Plus a whole lot more.

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In today's episode, I'm talking with mixed media artist Sandra Duran Wilson. In the interview you’ll learn why curiosity is your greatest tool, how to manage the gremlin voice and why it’s so important to listen to those first thoughts. Also, we get technical and discuss gels, pastes, and mediums including how to know which to grab when you’re working with collage. Plus a whole lot more. 

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Today I'm  talking with abstract expressionist Amira Rahim. In today’s episode we talk about painting emotions, the power of knowing what your materials can and can’t do and sometimes why you need to turn off the music and concentrate. Plus a whole lot more.

Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podocast/episode19 for show notes. While you’re there, add your name to the newsletter list and get each new episode sent straight to your inbox.

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Today I talk with artist Dreama Tolle Perry will go live. We discuss giving yourself permission to paint, how to manage color accents, and why it’s so deeply important to paint what you love. Plus a whole lot more.

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In this episode I’m talking with artist Esté MacLeod. In the episode you’ll learn about the versatility of high flow acrylics, ways shape motifs can help define a style and how a sketchbook may be the key to building your artistic voice.

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Today I’m talking with watercolorist Carol Carter. In the episode, we’ll explore how criticism helped Carter her find her  unique voice. She explains the biggest challenge she sees students facing in the medium  and she discusses how being an artist is more than a single good painting. 

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Welcome back to a two-parter! Today - and for the next two episodes- I’m talking with acrylic and oil painter Debbie Miller.

In part 1, you learn how a single workshop changed Miller’s life, how she keeps inspired and her process for working through a painting.

In part 2 (coming July 13th) , discover Miller’s goals for color, why a learner’s mindset is so pivotal to getting better at painting and how the artist finally made peace with her trickiest color, yellow.

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Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy. Kennedy works many different ways across several media but today we’re focusing on her daily painting work. 

You’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose.  And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible.  Plus a whole lot more.

Head to LearntoPaintPodcast.com/Podcast/Episode14 for show notes.

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This week I’m talking with artist, Kim Smith. Smith paints in oil and she explains how she created an art practice that fit into her life, she’ll give you ideas on how to use warms and cools to create dynamic shadows and discusses  the value of sometimes not sharing your work. Plus a whole lot more.

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I talk with watercolorist Andy Evansen. You'll discover how to use value studies to problem solve your paintings before you begin. You'll learn the importance of big shapes and get advice on good composition. Plus Evansen breaks down how to distinguish morning light from evening light. Plus a whole lot more.

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I’m talking with artist and professor Mark Eanes. And we’re hitting a few subjects but MOSTLY we are focusing in on color. Eanes will explain the basics of color, the various characteristics of color and color relationships...and why it all matters. Eanes gives a ton of great examples of exercises he has his students do. You are going to have so many ideas for practicing color after this conversation.  

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This week I’m talking with acrylic artist Betty Franks Krause.  Krause explains how she creates and keeps those wonderful colors. She talks painting large, and discusses why sometimes it’s important to put your head down and stay focused on your own work especially when it comes to learning to paint. 

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This week mixed media artist Stan Kurth talks about how he creates and uses those beautiful neutrals. He explains the importance of choosing a direction and sticking with it, and discusses how he decides when a painting is finished. 

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Today is the second half of my conversation with watercolorist Carrie Waller. If you haven’t heard Part A, I would recommend starting there as we get into Waller’s process and outlook and a whole bunch of other great stuff that lays the groundwork today’s part B. 

In today’s episode, we get into the technical. Waller paints beautiful glass and she talks about the pitfalls she sees her students (and herself) running into with glass. You’ll also learn about the importance of artist friends and some tips on creating stronger compositions in your own work. 

she approaches painting glass. What she needs from her light. you do listen to it first. It lays the groundwork for some of what we discuss in today’s episode. Plus it’s always useful to understand an artists’ process when hearing why they work that way. 

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For the next two episodes, I’m talking with watercolorist Carrie Waller. 

I’ve divided the episodes up into two parts. In part A (today’s) Waller talks about being OK with finishing paintings slowly. She explains how she uses color- like puzzle pieces- in her work. And she shares the method she uses to bypass those ugly middles stages that can demoralize so many of us.

In part B we get into the specifics of glass, the importance of art friends and why sometimes you  just need to take one of those technical art classes. It’ll pay off later big time.

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In this episode, Fullerton discusses how she learned to distinguish the voice inside of her, how she teaches materials in her workshops  and why learning to critique your own work- the right way- is so important as a painter. Plus a whole lot more.

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What's season two of the Learn to Paint Podcast look like? What guests will I be speaking to? How often will it come out?

You've got questions. I've got answers.

Take a listen! 

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Season Two begins early 2020. In the meantime, let's explore some art 101 ideas. Oil? Watercolor? Acrylic? Today we'll explore the difference between three of the most popular media. How are they different and why does it matter? New interviews start soon so head to learntopaintpodcast.com/subscribe to add your name to the newsletter. You'll be first in line when the new episodes arrive. Happy painting!

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This week we talk with watercolorist Anne Abgott. In this episode, you’ll learn how Abgott keeps shadows, backgrounds and even neutrals, dynamic. She tells you exactly the colors she uses (and where she's made swaps to get better transparency) and you’ll hear tips on how to create great color combos for your work.

Head to learn to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podcast/episode6 to get this week's vocab and to hear bonus material from Abgott on how to mix your own opaque watercolors. 

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This week we talk with Mark Mehaffey. Mehaffey paints across media and subject including watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, landscape and non-objective. We are focusing in on his plein air work in the interview but a lot of what we talk about can work for any subject realistic or non objective. 

Mehaffey explains how he gets to the story of his work. He shares practical tips on blending color and controlling the saturation of that same  color. And he talks about how and why it’s so important to keep things simple.

Check out Mehaffey’s work at the website, learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode5

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In this episode Peggi Habets talks about how her process, which includes thoughtful planning, allows her to be bold. She discusses the challenges she sees her students facing and gives practical advice for how to take good reference photos for portraits. Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/episode4 to get a pdf of the colors Habets uses and links to the vocab.

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In this week's epsidoe 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 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/episode3

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Chris Krupinski discusses the decision that changed her artistic life, how she keeps fear away from her process, and the steps she takes to paint those amazing pieces of fruit. You might be surprised! (I know I was.) Plus tips on composition and design and a whole lot more!

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Annie O'Brien Gonzales is the guest this week. In our conversation, you'll hear how Gonzales over came her fear of getting back into painting after several decades away. You'll discover the advice that changed her life. Plus she talks a ton about color. She shares ways you can get better at mixing color and explains easy ways to approach color in your work (that are guaranteed to work.) Check out show notes, vocab lists, and links to Gonzales' classes at the Learn to Paint Podcast website! 

Here's more of what we cover:

• Color Exploration:
  • Gonzales delves into the intricacies of color schemes, emphasizing the significance of monochromatic, analogous, and complementary choices.
  • Practical tips for creating and understanding color swatches, enabling artists to master variations within selected color schemes.
• Acrylic Paint Mastery:
  • Gonzales provides insights into different grades of acrylic paints, distinguishing between professional, student, and craft grades.
  • Advocates for investing in professional-grade paints for enhanced results and encourages a limited palette to facilitate learning and effective color mixing.
• Acrylic Paint Management:
  • Gonzales shares practical techniques to prevent acrylic paint from drying too quickly during the painting process.
  • Highlights the use of plastic bead boxes, regular water spraying, and the incorporation of fluid matte medium to extend drying times.
• Structured Approach to Painting:
  • Gonzales stresses the importance of adopting a systematic approach to painting, especially for those refining their skills.
  • Encourages artists to identify preferred subjects and develop a cohesive body of work for a more focused and fulfilling artistic journey.

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Welcome to the Learn to Paint Podcast where every other week I talk with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Welcome to Episode Zero where you'll learn more about the podcast and me your host. The real fun begins Monday, September 30 with my conversation with mixed media artist Annie O'Brien Gonzales. Learn more including a vocab list for our first episode at learntopaintpodcast.com

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