PleinAir Podcast 200: Randall Sexton on Seeing Color and More
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews artist Randall Sexton, who goes into why he has been experimenting with abstract art and how his approach has changed over the years, as well as thoughts on seeing color, painting greens, what happened when he added black to his palette, his art "confession," and much more.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 92: Suzie Baker
What makes a good art workshop student? Find out this and much more in the latest PleinAir Art Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
Plein Air Podcast 229: Kami Mendlik on Painting, Teaching, and More
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Minnesota superstar Kami Mendlik. Listen as they discuss the importance of working from life samples; explanations of the value scale and how it works; and so much more.
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 43 – Bryan Mark Taylor and “The Master’s Mind”
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews painter, lecturer, and inventor Bryan Mark Taylor. In this episode, Rhoads and Taylor talk at length the artist's DVD video "The Master's Mind", which delves into the ways you can achieve master status using a few simple techniques. Find out what you're missing here. . .
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...
Plein Air Podcast 242: Colley Whisson on His Art Career Path and More
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Australian artist Colley Whisson, who says to "paint with passion, paint like this next painting you're doing is going to be your best painting..."
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 Art Podcast Episode 93: Mario Robinson
Mario Robinson tells us about painting figures en plein air, what it was like to be an artist and serve in the U.S. Army, and more.
Plein Air Podcast 248: Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings
In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason he got fired from ...
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 24 – John Budicin on Italy, Illustration, and Color
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews artist John Budicin, who recounts his flight from Communist Italy, illustration in Los...
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 18 – Dan Gerhartz on Finding Balance
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews accomplished painter Dan Gerhartz. Among many topics, Rhoads and Gerhartz discuss the artist's...
PleinAir Podcast 138: Linda Glover Gooch on Painting Clouds and More
This week in the PleinAir Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape painter Linda Glover Gooch, who takes us into her experiences of painting and life, including a topic that’s never been discussed on this podcast before.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 70: Jennifer McChristian
The latest PleinAir Art Podcast with Eric Rhoads features award-winning artist Jennifer McChristian, whose passion for being outdoors naturally led her outside of her studio walls.
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 72: John Crump
New Zealand artist John Crump shares his journey as a professional artist in the latest PleinAir Art Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast 117: Best Practices on Participating in a Plein Air Festival and More
Two of the organizers of Plein Air Easton discuss best practices for artists at festivals: entering, selling, and pricing your work; the worst thing that can happen at an event — and much more — in this PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 67: John MacDonald on Using Photoshop and More
Listen in as Eric Rhoads interviews outdoor painter John MacDonald in this enlightening podcast about creating successful paintings and more.
PleinAir Podcast Episode 75: Nancie King Mertz
Curious about pastel? In this interview with Publisher Eric Rhoads, Master Artist Nancie King Mertz discusses the medium, including the techniques she uses.
PleinAir Podcast 140: Ken Salaz on Painting Waterfalls, Scumbling, and More
In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, you’ll learn the anatomy of painting a waterfall, the tradition of seekers of beauty, how Ken Salaz became a non-criminal pick-pocket, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 45 – How Andy Evansen Avoids Heavy Detail
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews Plein Air Painters of America President Andy Evansen. In addition to detailing his commercial illustration background, Evansen and Rhoads discuss how the artist avoids heavy detail in his painting and why watercolor fits his style best. Listen now!
PleinAir Podcast: Episode 41 – Lynn Gertenbach’s Painting Secrets You Need to Adopt
In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews painter Lynn Gertenbach. A lover of outdoor painting and some figurative subjects, Gertenbach delves into her 15-year exploration of pastels and her lessons from studying at the Russian school. In this podcast, Rhoads and Gertenbach discuss at length the painter's techniques with color, value, and composition.




















