Learn to Paint Podcast

Learn to Paint Podcast

Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.

  • 52 minutes
    Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson

    Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!


    Feature Interview

    In the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you start your formal painting, how to match the type of painting you do to your energy, and why you may not want to search for your style but instead listen for your motifs. Plus a whole lot more.

    Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

    Discover the power of self talk and why it’s important to start enjoying what you're doing right now, no matter what your skill level. Listen here.  



    Learn more about Jordan Wolfson here:

    WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE

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    23 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 31 seconds
    Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi

    In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how to get more depth when working with a single color, and why sometimes you just have to jump in and make a mess… plus a whole lot more. 

    Special Mini Episode: How to Find YOU in Your Art Process

    While there’s no Extended Cut with this episode, there is a special Mini Episode Bonus all about finding the YOU in your artwork. Knowing what your preferences actually ARE is a big part of abstract work… but really any work as an artist. It’s definitely a big part of Yuniardi’s work. You can find it here at the Podcast Art Club

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    19 March 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 10 seconds
    Ep.93 with Sandi Hester

    Welcome to the conversation with Sandi Hester. In it, 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 why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. 


    Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

    In the Extended Cut Bonus, we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how she translates that to actual layers of paint. Join the Podcast Art Club here.

    Videos Mentioned in the Show:

    Hester’s Favorite Supplies

    Trip with Hester's Mom and Husband 

    Painting Husband at Pool 

    Learn more about Sandi Hester here:

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    20 February 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 26 seconds
    Ep.92 with John MacDonald

    Welcome to the conversation with oil painter John MacDonald, you’ll discover what to do if you think you have a failed painting, how to assess your scene before you start  and how to take photos so that you actually have the information you NEED later when you start the painting. Plus a whole lot more.


    Extended Cut Bonus:

    Podcast Art Club, you’ve got a great Extended Cut Bonus coming your way. In it, you’ll dive even deeper into value, edges and contrast. It’s a good one. Listen here.

    Learn more about MacDonald here:

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    23 January 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 12 seconds
    Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13

    In our final December Replay, I’m talking with artist Kim Smith. Smith paints in oil and she explains how she created an art practice that fit into her life, she’ll give you ideas on how to use warms and cools to create dynamic shadows and discusses  the value of sometimes not sharing your work. Plus a whole lot more.


    Learn about Kim Smith:

    WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS INSTAGRAM (weekly live sessions) / FACEBOOK / YOUTUBE

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    26 December 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 50 seconds
    Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56

    Welcome to the conversation with Brian Miller!

    In the interview you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want to use if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. 

    Extended Cut Bonus

    If you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done, join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the Extended Cut Bonus. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition.

    Learn more about Brian Miller:

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    19 December 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 43 seconds
    Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)

    Welcome to my interview with artist Shari Blaukopf.

    In the conversation, you’ll learn which materials you’ll need to get started in urban sketching, ideas for places to draw, and ideas for overcoming that sketchbook stage fright. Plus a whole lot more.

    Extended Cut Bonus

    Your bonus episode is jam packed with a great color discussion plus you’ll discover what makes a good value pattern and what to do if you live in an area of the world or are in a season where there IS no strong light. Listen here. [Podcast Art Club.]

    MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

    In the episode, I mention Blaukopf does a great job on her website sharing her materials. You can find that here

    Learn more about Shari Blaukopf here:

    WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / ONLINE COURSES / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK

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    12 December 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 46 seconds
    Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)

    Today we’re talking with artist Lisa Daria Kennedy.

    Kennedy works many different ways across several media but today we’re focusing on her daily painting work.   

    In the conversation, you’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose.  And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible.  Plus a whole lot more.

    For show notes, head here.

    Learn more about Lisa Daria Kennedy here:
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    5 December 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 19 seconds
    Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan

    Feature Conversation

    In the conversation, you’ll discover how to know when it’s time to shake up your process, some great advice for layering with yellows and ideas for how to get more familiar with your tools. Plus a whole lot more.


    Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

    In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll explore compositional formats and how to take your mind off what you're doing and why it's so important.

    Learn more about Jacqueline Sullivan:

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    21 November 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 55 seconds
    Ep.90 with Erin Gregory

    Welcome to the interview with Erin Gregory! In the conversation, you’ll learn how to build a process with a lot of room for the unknown, what you’ll need from your references if that's the case and how to paint with loads of color.

    Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

    In the Extended Cut Bonus, discover the importance of keeping protected space in your practice and why it’s so important to spend time LOOKING at your work. 

    Plus get access to over 40 additional Extended Cuts with guests.

     Ad Free Access: Podcast Art Club


    Learn more about Erin Gregory:

    WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM

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    7 November 2023, 1:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 42 seconds
    Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia

    Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia!

    Feature Conversation

    In the conversation, you’ll discover a way of working that goes back to the masters, how to think about painting atmosphere, and why it all comes down to feelings. Plus a whole lot more.

    • See Fresia’s palette here.
    • Ad Free  available here. [Art Club]
    • Show notes with Fresia's work here.

    Extended Cut Bonus -  

    Available in the podcast art club, you’ll get a new way to think about black and how to create protected space around you when you work en plein air. 

    Learn more about Jerry Fresia here:

    WEBSITE / FACEBOOK  / INSTAGRAM  

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    17 October 2023, 12:00 pm
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