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Listen to the PleinAir Podcast, hosted by Publisher Eric Rhoads. Each week Rhoads features a new artist to discuss the world of painting outdoors, the business side of art, and more.

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PleinAir Podcast 171: Dr. Dan Hill on Eye Tracking in Art

In this episode Eric interviews Dr. Dan Hill, facial decoder and author of "First Blush: People's Intuitive Reactions to Famous Art." In this podcast, discover how you can use the knowledge of eye tracking to get the strongest effects in your next painting, and more.
Garin Baker, featured in the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, Episode 203

PleinAir Podcast 203: Representational Landscape Painter Garin Baker

New! The PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads is the #1 rated painting podcast in the world via Feedspot's 2021 list! In this episode Eric interviews Garin Baker, a traditional representational painter and instructor at the Art Students League of New York.
Plein Air Podcast - Kathleen Hudson and Eric Rhoads

Plein Air Podcast 236: Kathleen Hudson on Painting Waterfalls and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air landscape painter Kathleen Hudson on painting waterfalls, what's in store for her this year, and much more.

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 22 – Quang Ho and Painting as Performance

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads and lifetime plein air artist Quang Ho sit down for a chat on all...

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 54 – Heiner Hertling Channels Bob Ross

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist Heiner Hertling, the engaging artist/host of a PBS painting show modeled after Bob Ross' popular series from the 1980s. Produced with a more academic and entertaining approach, Rhoads and Hertling discuss the origins of the show and logistics involved with its production. In addition, the two delve into Hertling's captivating biography from his native Hamburg, Germany, to New York and Detroit.
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PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 86: Michael Chesley Johnson

In this week’s podcast, discover how Michael Chesley Johnson works with multiple mediums for painting outdoors, his thoughts on the color wheel, and how to not only paint, but document, landscapes.
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PleinAir Podcast 118: Impressionist Artist Richard Oversmith on Plein Air Painting Techniques and More

Plein air artist Richard Oversmith on techniques for painting outdoors, understanding color, traveling with paints — and much more — in this PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast - William Scott Jennings - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Podcast 151: William Scott Jennings on Painting Values, Color, and More

A talented painter who is also great at explaining painting techniques, William Scott Jennings joins Eric Rhoads for this episode of the PleinAir Podcast. Jennings paints large-scale landscapes and is passionate about painting outdoors. “No matter how good you are - or aren't - you learn,” he says.

PleinAir Podcast 182: PleinAir Live Women’s Panel on the Art-Life Balance

In this episode Eric interviews Sherrie McGraw, Jane Hunt, and Kathleen Hudson in an "Art-Life Balance" roundtable. Enjoy this exclusive segment from Plein Air Live.
Mark Sublette, featured in the PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, Episode 214

PleinAir Podcast 214: Maynard Dixon Expert Mark Sublette

In this episode Eric interviews Mark Sublette, the owner of the Medicine Man Gallery, an expert on Maynard Dixon, and the host of the Art Dealer Diaries podcast. Don't miss it!
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Cindy Baron

Plein Air Podcast 247: Beyond Boundaries with Cindy Baron

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor.

PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 1: Matt Smith

Publisher Eric Rhoads has interviewed artist Matt Smith in this week's new PleinAir Podcast. Smith touches on life as a painter, his career and...
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PleinAir Podcast: Episode 33 – Stephanie Birdsall On the Art of Practice

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads sits down with artist Stephanie Birdsall, who gives our listeners an in-depth look into her fascinating journey to artistic success. Among many topics, Birdsall and Rhoads talk about the artist's choice between music and art, her studies abroad, and tips for young artists seeking their next creative breakthrough.
PleinAir Podcast: John Singer Sargent Expert Richard Ormond

PleinAir Podcast Episode 65: John Singer Sargent Expert Richard Ormond

This PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads features Richard Ormond, the leading authority on (and a blood relative of) John Singer Sargent.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 97: Michael Holter

PleinAir Podcast Episode 97: Michael Holter

Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews American Impressionist Michael Holter in this week’s PleinAir Podcast. Holter shares why painting outdoors is a “vital” part of his artistic process, even when he’s back in the art studio, and much more!
PleinAir Podcast - Artist Ray Roberts

PleinAir Podcast 129: Artist Ray Roberts on Plein Air Techniques and More

Eric Rhoads interviews artist Ray Roberts in this week’s PleinAir Podcast. Roberts shares his painting techniques and his advice on composition, design, color, value, drawing, and more.
PleinAir Podcast Lyn Letsinger-Miller

PleinAir Podcast 162: Art Historian and Brown County Author Lyn Letsinger-Miller

In this episode Eric interviews art historian Lyn Letsinger-Miller, who is the author of “The Artists of Brown County.”
PleinAir Podcast Francesco Fontana artist

PleinAir Podcast 193: Italian Artist Francesco Fontana on Watercolor and More

In this Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads, listen to Fontana tell us about what it was like to continue living as an artist in Italy during the initial Covid outbreak; his approach to painting watercolor and his advice for painting cities and for finding the right colors to use; and more.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads, Jill Stefani Wagner

Plein Air Podcast 225: Jill Stefani Wagner

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner. In the interview, they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists.

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 12 – Eric Rhoads Interviews George Strickland

In this week's episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews adroit plein air painter George Strickland.  Strickland discusses several of his painting...
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