Plein Air Podcast

Listen to the Plein Air 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.

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 50 – Kim Casebeer and Navigating the World of Pastel

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads dives into all things pastel with accomplished artist Kim Casebeer. Among the topics considered include how to market pastel paintings to collectors and galleries, technical approaches to pastel and how it differs from oil painting, and mastering critical concepts such as composition, shape, light and value, and color mixing. You can't listen to this episode without learning something new and important!
PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 82: Dave Santillanes

PleinAir Art Podcast Episode 82: Dave Santillanes

From art galleries to sales, this week’s podcast takes you into the business side of art.
Clark Mitchell, PleinAir Podcast

PleinAir Podcast Episode 114: Clark Mitchell on Painting Majestic Landscapes and More

Clark Mitchell on majestic painting scenes, advice for younger artists, painting with pastels — and much more — in this PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads.
PleinAir Podcast - Van Gogh expert Teio Meedendorp

PleinAir Podcast 147: Teio Meedendorp on the True Life of Van Gogh

In this week’s PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, gain fascinating insights from the world’s leading expert on Vincent Van Gogh.
Plein Air Podcast - Jane Bell Meyer

PleinAir Podcast 178: Jane Bell Meyer on Working with Art Galleries and More

In this episode Eric interviews Jane Bell Meyer, art dealer and creator of "Where in the World is Plein Air."
James Willis, featured in the PleinAir Podcast

PleinAir Podcast 210: James Willis on Painting Architecture and More

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric interviews British artist James Willis on painting buildings and cityscapes, art history, and more.
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Paul Kratter

Plein Air Podcast 243: Paul Kratter on Painting Trees and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape and wildlife artist Paul Kratter.

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 29 – Charlie Hunter and Non-reliance on Chroma

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads and artist Charlie Hunter have a compelling discussion on artist marketing and finding success....

PleinAir Podcast Episode 61: West Fraser, Son of the Lowcountry

In the newest PleinAir Podcast with Eric Rhoads, learn about West Fraser, a representational artist who grew up in Hilton Head Island always knowing that art was in his future.
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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.
Roger Dale Brown on the PleinAir Podcast - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Podcast 125: Roger Dale Brown on Daily Painting and More

Eric Rhoads interviews artist Roger Dale Brown in this week’s PleinAir Podcast. Roger tells us how "the most horrifying experience" of his life got him back into painting; why Nashville has become such a great place for artists, and much more.
PleinAir Podcast - Jay Moore - OutdoorPainter.com

PleinAir Podcast 158: Jay Moore on Landscape Painting Techniques and More

In this episode Eric interviews Jay Moore, who had a serious near-death experience while painting outdoors.
Plein Air Podcast - Qiang Huang artist

PleinAir Podcast 189: Qiang Huang on Art as a Science and More

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews artist Qiang Huang on how he discovered plein air painting, the color theory app he created for artists, what he learned from Richard Schmid, and much more!
Plein Air Podcast - Eric Rhoads and Ned Mueller

Plein Air Podcast 221: Ned Mueller on the Plein Air Movement and More

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Ned Mueller on today's plein air movement, his advice for beginners, and the first time he painted outdoors (Spoiler: "It was a disaster."). At 81, Ned reminds us that "you never stop learning."
Artists for Lahaina, Maui

Plein Air Podcast Special Episode 254: Artists for Lahaina

Eric Rhoads welcomes Kathleen Hudson and John Burton on the Plein Air Podcast to discuss an incredible art auction fundraiser for Lahaina, Maui.

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 8 – Eric Rhoads and the Historical Paint Cuba Invitational

This week's episode of the PleinAir podcast with Publisher Eric Rhoads discusses a historic trip to Cuba, where Plein Air Magazine hosted 100 painters....

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 40 – Karl Dempwolf on the Importance of Outdoor Painting

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads interviews German immigrant and adroit plein air painter Karl Dempwolf. Recounting his various careers in film, photography, and education for handicapped children, Dempwolf details his choice to begin painting full-time and why he feels that outdoor painting is pure joy.
PleinAir Art Podcast with Eric Rhoads and John Crump

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 - landscape painting

PleinAir Podcast Episode 104: Jim McVicker on Painting Outdoors Since 1973

In this week’s podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews oil painter Jim McVicker, who “was hooked immediately” on art when he first used acrylics to copy paintings from a book. He shares how to get the most out of the plein air experience, and much more!
PleinAir Podcast - Rosemary Swimm LPAPA

PleinAir Podcast 136: Spotlight on Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Listen as Eric Rhoads interviews Rosemary Swimm, the Executive Director of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA). Even if you’re not in California, you’ll want to listen to this podcast to see what they’re doing for the plein air community at large, and how you can be a part of it, too.