Painting Life Outdoors: Suzie Baker on Plein Air and Artistic Mentorship

Join us on AART the Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Suzie Baker, celebrated artist, plein air painter, and dedicated art educator. In this biographical interview, Suzie shares her journey from discovering her passion for painting to becoming a respected teacher and mentor in the plein air community. Learn about her creative process, the techniques she uses to capture the beauty of natural landscapes, and the insights she’s gained while guiding aspiring artists in plein air painting workshops. Whether you’re a painter, an art student, or an art enthusiast, this episode provides a rare glimpse into Suzie Baker’s world of color, light, and texture. Discover how she balances artistic expression with teaching, and gain inspiration from her dedication to helping others develop their own creative voice. Key topics covered in this episode include:Suzie Baker’s artistic journey and early influencesTips and techniques for plein air paintingThe challenges and joys of teaching art outdoorsHow to stay motivated and inspired as a creative professionalInsights into the plein air community and artistic mentorshipThis episode is perfect for fans of contemporary painting, plein air art, art education, and anyone seeking inspiration from the life of a practicing artist.Keywords: Suzie Baker, plein air painting, artist interview, art education, painting techniques, landscape painting, art mentorship, contemporary artist, AART the Podcast, creative process, artist inspiration.BIOSuzie Baker is a professional artist and plein air teacher from Shenandoah, Texas. Growing up Suzie was the child who was always drawing, although she began her career in advertising. While Suzie’s adopted parents were not artistic, her birth father and grandmother were. In 2008, when she was in the Middle East with her husband she started painting full-time, eventually establishing herself as a representational artist. Nowadays Suzie divides her time between painting and teaching plein air around the country. Host: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell Studios Instagram: @theaartpodcast [email protected] Women artists who have inspired Suzie:Aimee EricksonJane HuntMichele ByrneKathleen HudsonBrienne BrownChristine LashleyMichele UsibelliMichele ByrneWhat does Suzie listen to while she’s painting?Audiobook list: “In Montmartre,” by Sue Roe The Judgment of Paris,” by Ross King The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Anything by David Sedaris Fiction Authors: Jane Harper Nevada Barr Louise Penny Music: I have a “Drivin-n-singin” playlist that includes everything from Simon and Garfunkel to James Taylor, from Patsy Cline to all manner of show tunes, from Nanci Griffith, and The Bird and the Bee, to Katy Perry and Bruno Mars.https://www.suziebaker.com/Instagram: @suziebakerartistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.A Hollowell Studios ProductionInstagram: @theaartpodcast Email: [email protected]© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights Reserved

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