Learn to Paint Podcast

Trusting the Next Step with Louise Fletcher (Ep.126)

Over the past six months, Louise Fletcher (Ep.48) has stepped away from a successful teaching business to devote herself entirely to developing a new body of work.  But

Paint Bigger: What Changes When You Work Large with Steve Griggs (Ep.125)

Watercolorist Steve Griggs is back on the show to talk about painting large. But not just large, super super large in what he calls grand. In the conversation you’ll lear

The Power of Sets and Reps in Painting with Allison Moir-Smith (Ep.124)

Past guest (Ep.79) Allison Moir-Smith is back to talk about a project that encourages us all to use the time we do have, to paint. The project: 20  minute portraits from

Learn the Process, Then Break the Rules with JaFang Lu (Ep.123)

The podcast has been on hiatus... but it's back! Today I'm talking with artist JaFang Lu. In the conversation you’ll learn how to adjust your paintings based

Ep.46 with Brienne M Brown [Archive]

Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist, Brienne M Brown. In the conversation, you’ll discover Brown’s pigment strategy, how to use opaques even if you are primar

7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini) [Archive]

The “I don’t have time to paint” problem is one all of us face. But in today's episode, we explore all the benefits of starting small.  You’re going to learn how to

Building a Serious Painting Practice With a Full-Time Job with Aida Smith (Ep.122)

Welcome to the conversation with Aida Smith! Learn more about Aida Smith: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM Many artists assume that building serious skills requires huge blocks of

You Didn’t Miss the Boat with Suzanne Allard (Ep.121)

Many artists quietly believe there is a deadline on creativity. If you did not start young, it can feel like you missed your chance. In episode 121, Suzanne Allard about

Using Goals to Make Better Paintings with Michele Usibelli (Ep.120)

Welcome to the conversation with Michele Usibelli! In the feature conversation you’ll discover a process that helps you create bold and loose work, explore a strategy fo

The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Work (Mini Ep.119)

When you think of building an art practice, your mind might go to all of your favorite artists. You think of their social media feeds and the gallery shows they promote.

The 5 Buckets of Artistic Knowledge with William A. Schneider (Ep.118)

Welcome to the conversation with William A. Schneider. FEATURE In the conversation you'll learn the general proportions of the face and how to adjust them for the

How to Paint or Draw While Traveling (Mini Ep.117)

There are so many reasons why you might want to pack up a bunch of supplies and carry them off to a family trip or exotic local. There are great reasons to try just this

Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)

Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discov

Why is Starting so Hard? And What to Do About it (Mini Ep.115)

If you love it...it should be easy, right? RIGHT?! But it turns out there are some challenging parts of learning to paint. Even before you can figure out technique or st

Creating Protected Spaces with Sandi Hester [Archive, Ep.93]

In the conversation with Sandi Hester, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and w

Landscape Painting with Melanie Morris [Archive, Ep.86]

In the conversation with Melanie Morris you’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a

Building Work Through Glazes with Wayne Jiang (Ep.114)

Artist Wayne Jiang works in three distinct styles including one pulled directly from the studios of the Old Dutch Masters. And the reason you might find this especially s

The Artistic Power of Sketchbooks with Steve Griggs (Mini Ep.113)

When I say sketchbook, you might be thinking of a book with thin paper where you’d use a graphite pencil to draw. And that absolutely IS a sketchbook. But when guest Ste

Building Small Works in Plein Air with Remington Robinson (Ep.112)

Welcome to the conversation with Remington Robinson. Inside, you’ll discover what to prioritize in the first 20 minutes of a plein air painting, how to think through your

4 Color Harmony Strategies (Mini Ep.111)

Have you ever finished a painting and something just feels… off? You could have a color harmony problem. The good news: you’ve got straightforward ways to fix the issue.