PleinAir Podcast 165: Kyle Ma on Painting Roses, Drawing Shapes, and More
In this episode Eric interviews representational painter Kyle Ma, who shares how he balances college life with plein air painting, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast 196: George Gallo on Making Movies and Art
In this PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews movie director and plein air artist George Gallo, who takes us behind the scenes of his first movie, "Local Color." They also discuss painting for yourself versus the market; plein air compared to studio painting; and how the act of painting informs his film work.
Plein Air Podcast 228: Thomas Bucci on the Art Career Path and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. Listen and watch as they discuss art inspiration and careers, and much more.
Plein Air Podcast 261: Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend.
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 15 – Eric Rhoads Interviews Kathy Anderson
In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads visits with the delightful artist and person Kathy Anderson. Anderson and Rhoads discuss...
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 47 – Joan LaRue and ‘Why Plein Air?’
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist JoAnne Larue, who has an important message for our listeners you don't want to miss. Although originally interested in fashion design, Larue eventually found inspiration through the works of Kevin and Wanda McPherson. The rest, they say, is history.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 79: American Artist Marc Dalessio
Dalessio is an American artist who went to Italy in 1992 on a one-year trip; listen to the interview and see why he never left.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 111: Joseph Zbukvic on the Evolution of Watercolor and More
Internationally known watercolorist Joseph Zbukvic talks about “traps” artists can fall into, how various countries handle art and education, and much more, in this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast 143: Haidee-Jo Summers on Brushwork, Finding Painting Subjects, and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, UK artist Haidee-Jo Summers tells us about her brushwork techniques for plein air, and much more!
PleinAir Podcast 175: Kathie Odom on Painting Alla Prima and More
In this episode Eric interviews impressionist artist Kathie Odom about her past decade of painting outdoors, including her advice for beginning plein air painters.
PleinAir Podcast 207: Ben Bauer’s Leap to Becoming a Full-Time Artist
In this episode Eric interviews contemporary American landscape painter Ben Bauer, who recently left his job to become a full-time artist. They discuss this, as well as key essentials to know about art materials; how painting in plein air changed his work; tips on composition; and more.
Plein Air Podcast 240: Rich Gallego on Close Calls and More
This is episode number 240 of the Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads and California artist Rich Gallego. Listen as they discuss being a plein air painter instead of being a rendering device and much more!
Plein Air Podcast 267: Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon...
How 25-year-old Kyle Ma went from childhood drawings in Taiwan to winning the 2025 PleinAir Salon. Learn his lessons on fundamentals, plein air practice, geology and studio work.
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 26 – Don Demers On Marine Art, Illustration, and the ‘Why’...
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads chats with adroit plein air painter Don Demers. Among a range of topics, Demers...
PleinAir Podcast Episode 58: Mary Deloyht-Arendt—A Foundation of the Plein Air Movement
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads has the pleasure of talking with artist Mary Deloyht-Arendt, a founding member of the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) organization. At 90 years old, Deloyht-Arendt has a lifetime of knowledge regarding the plein air movement, helpful techniques, marketing, and so much more. You can't miss this significant episode!
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 90: Bob Rohm
In this week's podcast, Bob Rohm explains what’s going through his mind as he sets out to paint a landscape, why you don’t want to create too many areas of contrast in a painting, and his thoughts on colors and values.
PleinAir Podcast 122: Australian Artist Leon Holmes on Painting Small, Art as a Journey,...
Leon Holmes shares his passion for painting outdoors, including experimenting with new supplies and methods, capturing ephemeral light in different places in the world, and much more in this PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast 155: Part 2 of the T. Allen Lawson Interview
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, listen to the second half of this fascinating interview with Tim Allen Lawson.
PleinAir Podcast 186: Art Curator Timothy Standring on Contemporary and Historic Painters
In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Timothy Standring, who is the Curator Emeritus of the Denver Art Museum, an art historian, author, and much more.
Plein Air Podcast 218: Douglas Fryer on Painting the Abstract Landscape
Eric Rhoads interviews abstract landscape painter Douglas Fryer on his historical inspirations, finding your authenticity as an artist, and more.























