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Learn to Paint Podcastactive

Publisher |: Learn to Paint Podcast

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Arts,; Education,; How To,; Interview,; Painting,; Visual Arts

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Design,; Visual Arts

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.

Premiere Date |: 2019-09-16
Frequency |: Biweekly
Explicit |: No

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92 Available Episodes (92 Total) / Average duration: 00:40:53

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92 Available Episodes (92 Total)Average duration: 00:40:53

May 16, 2023

00:50:41

Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative ExpressionLearn more about Ron Stocke:

WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM

Learn to Paint Newsletter:Build a better art practice with tips from today's best painters. Sign up here to get them each week. Feature Interview

In the conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else.

Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]

In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how Stocke gets strategic about his subjects from a color standpoint and some of artist’s favorite combinations of gray. Join the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, here. Episode Highlights:

Materials-Brushes and paint: Find the right tools for capturing fleeting moments and avoiding excessive detail. Plus learn how your watercolor palette may be working against you and what you can do about it.

The significance of pigments: Discover what's in your paint and why that makes a difference in your paintings.

Stocke's process: From observing the subject to applying washes and adding final details, learn how Stocke's process helps him (and maybe you) create powerful paintings.

Selecting a scene: Explore the role of light, shadow, and composition in creating captivating watercolor paintings.

-Understanding focal areas: Learn why Stocke moves from big to small shapes, where he uses details and where he uses abstraction to create visually compelling compositions.

Practical tips for painting on location: Get ideas on how to deal with changing light including what you need to get in your initial sketch so that you can paint even after all your shadows move.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ron Stocke as he shares his expertise, techniques, and insights into mastering the art of watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this episode offers valuable knowledge and encouragement to fuel your own creative journey.

Learn to Paint Podcast is available on iTunes and Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the show and help us bring you more practical conversations with leading artists.

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May 02, 2023

00:43:52

Welcome to the DESIGN episode with Mark Eanes. This is Eanes second time on the show. He first joined us in Episode 11 to talk color.

In this episode you’ll learn the difference between design and composition, the basic elements of design and then we walk through each of the 7 principles of design and talk in depth about what they are and how to make sure you have them plus a whole lot more.

Listen to the Patreon Bonus Episode here.Check out the written interview Mark did with me all about the importance of drawing, here.

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Apr 25, 2023

00:31:21

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 shift your success metrics, get some ideas for what you can do in 20 minutes and how just a small amount of daily practice helps you and those you love get ready for a larger art practice. Today we’re going to discover the mighty power of 20 minutes. So if you don’t paint consistently but want to or are struggling with finding time in your schedule, this is the show for you.

Learn more about the #20for20ArtChallenge2023 here.

Join the Podcast Art Club here.

Article: 20 Ideas for 20 Minute Art Sessions

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Apr 18, 2023

00:48:01

Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily Painting

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Feature Conversation:

In the conversation you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus

We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here.

Episode Highlights:

Early days: Teddi Parker's discovery of the daily painting movement and its influence on Parker's art practice.

Making time: How to balance motherhood and painting including places you might look to carve out time.

Excitement as your driver: Learn why excitement is your best guide and why its important to learn to trust it.

Paint choices: When and how you might decide to use Golden Acrylics or switch to house paint.

Brush preferences: How flat, large brushes might help you create the looser style you’re aiming for.

Building a painting: Discover how different methods for building up paint work with different types of subjects.

Getting loose: Learn what you need from your drawing, materials and process to create loose paintings.

The importance of references: How to set up a still life that also creates a strong painting.

Series: How working with a single idea can help you play and find your next ideas.

Join us as we dive into the artistic journey of Teddi Parker. From growing up in a creative household to discovering the daily painting movement, Parker's passion for art and her ability to trust her own gut, has helped her paint bright and joyful paintings.

In the conversation, we explore how she makes time in a busy life for a robust art practice, how she avoids burnout and all things technical from the paint she uses to how she keeps her brushstrokes loose.

Tune in for an inspiring exploration of dedication and creativity.

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Apr 04, 2023

00:47:08

In the conversation with abstract expressionist Liz Murphy you’ll get ideas on mindsets that might be useful when you’re just starting out (but really, sort of anytime in your art journey), why it’s so important to create a sense of freedom in your studio plus what gets in the way of play and some ideas for overcoming them.

In the Extended Cut Bonus:

We talk color harmony and the true joy we can find in really simple approaches to color. Find it here.Learn more about Liz Murphy:

WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAMLearn more about your host Kelly Anne Powers on Instagram.Get practical advice from today’s best painters by adding your name to the newsletter here.

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Mar 21, 2023

00:48:55

In this feature interview with Patti Vincent, you’ll learn a ton about gouache including why it might be a good fit for your artistic goals.

Plus we really get into the importance of simplification. (Thank you Podcast Art Club for your suggestions here!) What it is and how to approach it across your whole process. You might be surprised at where simplification BEGINS for Vincent. And as always, a whole lot more.Extended Cut Bonus

In this episode’s Extended Cut Bonus, (available at the Podcast Art Club on Patreon) you’ll discover how Vincent approaches her foreground, middle ground and background and you’ll get some great ideas for how to inch your way into plein air painting.

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Mar 14, 2023

00:14:39

Many guests on the show use what’s called a limited palette. A limited palette can be a powerful way to improve your color confidence and create harmonious work. So this week we are deep diving into what IS a limited palette, how you might set one up and why you might want to give one a try.

Guests mention in the episode in alphabetical order:

Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14

Louise Fletcher, Ep.48

Patti Vincent, Ep.75

Ron Stocke, upcoming

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Mar 07, 2023

00:48:04

In the conversation, you’ll learn why sometimes it makes sense to take the thinner out of your medium mixture and just use oil, how the right brush can get you sharp edges and how paper cut outs might help you begin to understand the structure of your own work. Plus a whole lot more.

Extended Cut Bonus:

In the Extended Cut Bonus (available on Patreon) Brnger talks getting loose, the positive role of feeling stressed out, and ways to keep from getting precious with your materials. Plus we talk about why you might want to consider painting over those old paintings.

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Feb 28, 2023

00:11:29

In Ep.71 with Yong Hong Zhong, we talked a lot about story.

In today's Mini, I'm going to break down the idea of story a bit more and look at some examples.

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Feb 21, 2023

00:45:14

In the conversation with watercolorist Yong Hong Zhong, you’ll learn the one thing Zhong says you need to have figured out before you start painting, advice for getting looser and questions to ask yourself to find your painting’s story.

In the Extended Cut Bonus available at the Podcast Art Club, you'll learn the yellow, red, and blue Zhong suggests for a limited palette and he gives you ideas for where to focus if you feel like you don’t yet have a strong sense of color.

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May 16 | 00:50:41

Ep.78 with Ron Stocke

May 02 | 00:43:52

The Design Episode with Mark Eanes [Archive. Ep.28]

Apr 25 | 00:31:21

7 Reasons to Start a Daily Art Habit [Archive]

Apr 18 | 00:48:01

Ep.77 with Teddi Parker

Apr 04 | 00:47:08

Ep.76 with Liz Murphy

Mar 21 | 00:48:55

Ep.75: Patti Vincent

Mar 14 | 00:14:39

What is a Limited Palette? (Ep.74 Mini)

Mar 07 | 00:48:04

Ep.73 with Amy Brnger

Feb 28 | 00:11:29

Mini Episode: What is Story (Ep.72)

Feb 21 | 00:45:14

Ep.71: Yong Hong Zhong

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