Learn to Paint Podcast

Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.

Ep.102 with Matthew White

Welcome to the conversation with Matthew White!In the feature interview you’ll discover how to build a watercolor in three distinctive steps, a color mixing strategy that helps you feel ready for the medium’s fast pace plus you’ll get some great ideas for what to paint on those days you only have 10 or 15 minutes. And always a whole lot more. Mentioned in the Show:5 Steps to Plan a Successful Watercolor Painting Extended Cut Bons [Art Club]In the bonus conversation available in the ...

11-19
47:34

Ep.101 with Chantel Lynn Barber

Welcome to the conversation with Chantel Lynn Barber! Feature ConversationIn the conversation you’ll discover how to use different types of acrylics together in the same painting, why you may want to pick up something other than a brush and the importance of form and why form is the key to capturing emotion when painting people. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]In the bonus episode, you’ll learn what questions to ask if your painting isn’t work and we dig into tex...

10-22
50:01

7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) [Archive]

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 wi...

09-24
21:32

Ep.100 with Sarah B. Hansen

Welcome to the conversation with Sarah B. Hansen.Feature ConversationIn conversation you’ll discover a super smart way to approach your values (it’s seriously genius), learn a strategy for your brushstrokes, and explore a way you can look at others' work to figure out what qualities you want in YOUR work. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus, we dig more into Hansen’s studio practice and you’ll learn the artist absolutely needs to work FAS...

09-17
44:26

Ep.99 with Susan Greenstein

Welcome to the conversation with Susan Greenstein!Feature ConversationIn the feature conversation, you’ll learn which materials are worth the splurge and how it will make a difference in your learning speed, why you may not want to do a whole drawing before you get painting, plus you'll walk away with just a ton of great questions to ask yourself when you're starting a painting or looking at others work.Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus we talk dealing with frustration an...

08-27
50:32

Ep.98 with Debra Huse

Welcome to the conversation with Debra Huse! In the conversation, you’ll learn how you can build unique strategies around different subjects to make your paintings stronger, the role of confidence in getting better and the secret to choosing the right brush. This seriously might solve 50% of your brush problems.Extended Cut Bonus (Art Club)In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll discover how to manage your palette so that you can create neutrals while also keeping your brights bright plu...

07-23
50:32

Ep.97 with Kimberly Kelly Santini

Welcome to the conversation with Kimberly Kelly Santini!Feature ConversationIn the conversation you’ll discover why you shouldn’t be afraid to cover up what you’ve put down, how to build an intuitive approach to your painting process and why you might need to start a studio log. Plus a whole lot more.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how to create surprise in your work and we dig deeper to Santini’s Must Haves Lists which is going to spark some great...

06-18
57:07

Ep.96 with Emma Carlisle

Welcome to the conversation with artist Emma Carlisle! You’ll learn a great strategy for working up to larger pieces, ideas for getting comfortable on location and how to use projects to keep yourself going. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus we talk trusting your gut, the power of working in your comfort zone, and why sometimes you really just need to keep that work private. Find it here.Learn more about Emma Carlisle:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / PATREON / INSTAG...

05-21
47:19

Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson

Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!Feature InterviewIn the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you start your formal painting, how to match the type of painting you do to your energy, and why you may not want to search for your style but instead listen for your motifs. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]Discover the power of self talk and why it’s important to start enjoying what you're doing right now, no matter what yo...

04-23
52:19

Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi

In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how to get more depth when working with a single color, and why sometimes you just have to jump in and make a mess… plus a whole lot more. Special Mini Episode: How to Find YOU in Your Art ProcessWhile there’s no Extended Cut with this episode, there is a special Mini Episode Bonus all about finding the YOU in your artwork. Knowing what your pre...

03-19
50:51

Ep.93 with Sandi Hester

Welcome to the conversation with Sandi Hester. In it, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus, we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she se...

02-20
58:29

Ep.92 with John MacDonald

Welcome to the conversation with oil painter John MacDonald, you’ll discover what to do if you think you have a failed painting, how to assess your scene before you start and how to take photos so that you actually have the information you NEED later when you start the painting. Plus a whole lot more.Extended Cut Bonus:Podcast Art Club, you’ve got a great Extended Cut Bonus coming your way. In it, you’ll dive even deeper into value, edges and contrast. It’s a good one. Listen here.Learn...

01-23
52:04

Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13

In our final December Replay, 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.Learn about Kim Smith:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM (weekly live sessions) / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE****#20for20 Projects Inspired by Matthew White:Matthew White was such...

12-26
46:11

Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56

Welcome to the conversation with Brian Miller!In the interview 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. Extended Cut BonusIf 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. In it, Miller talks about ...

12-19
51:09

Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)

Welcome to my interview with artist Shari Blaukopf.In the conversation, you’ll learn which materials you’ll need to get started in urban sketching, ideas for places to draw, and ideas for overcoming that sketchbook stage fright. Plus a whole lot more.Extended Cut BonusYour bonus episode is jam packed with a great color discussion plus you’ll discover what makes a good value pattern and what to do if you live in an area of the world or are in a season where there IS no strong light. Listen her...

12-12
48:03

Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)

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. In the conversation, 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.For show notes, head here. Learn more about Lisa Daria Kennedy here:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / ...

12-05
46:06

Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan

Feature ConversationIn 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.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]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. Learn more about Jacqueline Sullivan:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INTAGRAM****#20for20 Projects ...

11-21
49:31

Ep.90 with Erin Gregory

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.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]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.&nb...

11-07
47:14

Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia

Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia!Feature ConversationIn 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.See Fresia’s palette here.Ad Free available here. [Art Club]Show notes with Fresia's work here.Extended Cut Bonus - Available in the podcast art club, you’ll get a new way to think about black and how to create protected space around yo...

10-17
44:02

Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire

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.Podcast Art Club: Ad Free here.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]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 ar...

10-03
42:00

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truffles

I've been searching for a while for a podcast to help me get off my bum and get painting. I think I've finally found it! I love this concept and enjoy the artist interviews. Please keep up the great work and continue these. It's the little nudge I need to get me going in the right direction. Awesome podcast!

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Lorraine Watry

Love the show! Great job Chris!

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