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.

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.
Mary Garrish on the PleinAir Podcast

PleinAir Podcast 168: Mary Garrish on Cold Wax Medium and More

In this episode Eric interviews Mary Garrish on painting outdoors, using cold wax, and much more.
Plein Air Artist Randall Sexton obituary

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.
Thomas Jefferson Kitts - Eric Rhoads - Plein Air Podcast

Plein Air Podcast 233: Thomas Jefferson Kitts on Art Influences and More

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Jefferson Kitts: "I can tell you everything you need to know about all your materials..how to hold your arm...None of that is going to serve you better than just doing it."

PleinAir Podcast: Episode 19 – Joe McGurl Discusses Specialty Techniques

In this week's episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Publisher Eric Rhoads has an incredible interview with artist Joe McGurl, who treats our listeners to several of his working techniques. Among many others, McGurl illuminates his sight-size method, learning from his father, and so much more. An interview for the ages! Listen now!