Learn to Paint Podcast

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…

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 y…

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 minute…

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, …

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 he…

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 …

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 som…

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 smal…

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…

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 vanishi…

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 pain…

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 e…

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 c…

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…

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 …

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…

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 minute…

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 pract…

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 breakdo…