Learn to Paint Podcast

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

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Aida Smith!Learn more about Aida Smith:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAMMany artists assume that building serious skills requires h...

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

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, Su...

Creating Art with Limited Energy with Allison Moir-Smith [Archive-Art Habit Special]

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special Podcast Art Club segment of the show show called, The Art Habit. In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys....

Building a Daily Practice with Tait Preis (Ep.58, Special Art Habit Segment)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit.In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.This is a Podcast A...

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

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with William A. Schneider.FEATUREIn the conversation you'll learn the general proportions of the face and how to adju...

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

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 reason...

Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

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

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

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

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fin...

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

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fi...

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

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

4 Color Harmony Strategies (Mini Ep.111)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Building Strong Values with John Salminen (Ep.38 Archive)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist John Salminen.You’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s import...

How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work (Archive, Ep.39)

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episo...

Building an Art Practice for You with Julia Katz (Ep.110)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Julia Katz. FeatureIn the feature conversation you’ll discover how to build an art practice that's about the ...

How to Build a Body of Work [Mini Ep.109]

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to approach your painting practice—and each one serves a different purpose. In this Mini, we’ll briefly explore three core app...

Building Bodies of Work with Jennifer Balkan (Ep.108)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Jennifer Balkan!In the feature conversation, you’ll discover how to keep your eyes fresh while working on a paintin...

5 Resistances to Studies (& What to Do About Them)

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many guests on the show encourage their students to do studies. And yet… you still feel resistance. In today's Mini, let’s talk about what...

Exploring Intuitive Painting with Kathleen Conover (Ep.106)

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Kathleen Conover!Feature Episode:In the conversation you’ll explore an intuitive way to start your paintings, you’...

Rewiring My Brain for Better Self Talk (& Other Surprising #20for20 Takeaways)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The #20for20ArtChallenge wrapped up on January 20th, but the lessons from it will stay with me all year.In this Studio Chat Mini, I break down what I ...

Powerful Tools for Composition with Mitchell Albala (Ep.104)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Mitchell Albala.Widely recognized for his expertise in composition and color, Albala is the author of two must-read b...

Special Segment: The Art Habit with Kerri Fitzpatrick

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special Art Habit segment with Kerri Fitzpatrick, @kerrifitzpatrickart on Instagram.In the conversation, you’ll discover how Fitzpat...

Painting Strategies with Ron Stocke [Best Of]

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the upcoming interview with Ron Stocke! In the feature conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, ...

The Power of a Plan with Ingrid Christensen [Best Of]

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the Feature Interview, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes  can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a sp...

Brilliant Brushstrokes with Teddi Parker [Best Of]

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.102 with Matthew White

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Matthew White!In the feature interview you’ll discover how to build a watercolor in three distinctive steps, a colo...

Ep.101 with Chantel Lynn Barber

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Chantel Lynn Barber! Feature ConversationIn the conversation you’ll discover how to use different types of acrylic...

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

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.100 with Sarah B. Hansen

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Sarah B. Hansen.Feature ConversationIn conversation you’ll discover a super smart way to approach your values (it’...

Ep.99 with Susan Greenstein

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Susan Greenstein!Feature ConversationIn the feature conversation, you’ll learn which materials are worth the splurg...

Ep.98 with Debra Huse

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Debra Huse! In the conversation, you’ll learn how you can build unique strategies around different subjects to mak...

Ep.97 with Kimberly Kelly Santini

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Kimberly Kelly Santini!Feature ConversationIn the conversation you’ll discover why you shouldn’t be afraid to cov...

Ep.96 with Emma Carlisle

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with artist Emma Carlisle! You’ll learn a great strategy for working up to larger pieces, ideas for getting comfortable...

Ep.95 with Jordan Wolfson

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!Feature InterviewIn the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you s...

Ep.94 with Nino Yuniardi

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how...

Ep.93 with Sandi Hester

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Ep.92 with John MacDonald

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Kim Smith - December Replay - Ep.13

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Brian Miller - December Replay - Ep.56

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Daily Sketching with Shari Blaukopf (Ep.52 Replay)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy (Ep.14 Replay)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Ep.91 with Jacqueline Sullivan

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feature ConversationIn the conversation, you’ll discover how to know when it’s time to shake up your process, some great advice for layering with ...

Ep.90 with Erin Gregory

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Ep.89 with Jerry Fresia

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the interview with Jerry Fresia!Feature ConversationIn the conversation, you’ll discover a way of working that goes back to the masters, ...

Ep.88 with Jeannie McGuire

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation with Jeannie McGuire, you’ll discover a way of working with watercolor that is much more similar to oil and acrylic, how to keep...

Ep.87 with Ingrid Christensen

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation with Ingrid Christensen, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes  can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits o...

Ali Kay [Archive, Ep.61]

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Ali Kay here:WEBSITE / CLASSES / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOKWelcome to Ep. 61 where I’m talking with artist Ali Kay. In the conv...

Ep.86- Painting Landscapes with Melanie Morris

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Melanie Morris. You’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don...

Ep.85 with Catherine Rains

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feature Episode:In the conversation you’ll discover a strategy to ensure all your college papers goes together, reasons to build pieces on paper not...

Ep.84: Vicki McGrath

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Vicki McGrath here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPFeature ConversationIn the conversation you'll learn the steps needed to build ...

Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini Episode, Ep.83)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK and we are talking hashtag challenges. What they are, why you might join one, and how they can help you get bet...

Ep.82 with Dianna Shyne

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Ep.82 with acrylic painter Dianna Shyne.In the conversation, you’ll learn what you need to outrun those negative voices, a system to help...

Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. Casey [Mini]

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todd M. Casey (Ep.24) is back and he’s here to talk about a very practical tool, the color wheel. There are a bunch of color wheels in his new book...

Ep 80: Zoey Frank

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the feature conversation with Zoey Frank, discover how to take on large, complex subjects, how you can use historical work as inspiration for your ...

Ep.79: Allison Moir-Smith [Preview: The Art Habit]

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the special segment: The Art Habit, where I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.Here's a 20-minute preview of the fu...

Ep.78 with Ron Stocke

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering Watercolor Painting with Ron Stocke: Techniques, Materials, and Creative ExpressionLearn more about Ron Stocke:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGR...

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

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

7 Reasons to Start a Daily Art Habit [Archive]

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.77 with Teddi Parker

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teddi Parker: Embracing Art and Daily PaintingLearn more about Teddi Parker:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAMFeature Conversation:In the conversation you’ll disco...

Ep.76 with Liz Murphy

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Ep.75: Patti Vincent

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

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

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 har...

Ep.73 with Amy Brnger

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Mini Episode: What is Story (Ep.72)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep.71: Yong Hong Zhong

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Louise Fletcher [Archive Ep.48

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation with Louise Fletcher! You’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working int...

Ep.70 with Alice Sheridan

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 70, I’m talking with artist Alice Sheridan. In the conversation, you’ll discover how a change in space might change your work, why havi...

Special Segment: The Art Habit, a conversation with Sam Chappell

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.This is a Podcast Art ...

7 Transitions to Make in a Daily Painting Practice

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love talking with daily painters on the show. But if you have an occasional art practice and want to paint daily, how do you make that transition? ...

Ep.68 Randy Hayashi

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking with artist Randy Hayashi. In the interview, you’ll learn a new way to think through your painting plan, a mixing palette that w...

Thinking About Process: Takeaways from Ep.67 with Jessica Fields

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Fields has a process that WORKS. It gives her what she needs but also makes space for what her paintings need. Let's look into it... and ...

Ep. 67: Jessica Fields

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m talking with artist Jessica Fields. In the conversation you’ll learn that you have more than just brushes when it comes to painting, how obsta...

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

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep.65 Felicia Forte

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the interview with Felicia Forte, we don’t cover tools or techniques. Forte  has a great FAQ at her website to answer all of that. Instead, we ...

Lynn Whipple [Archive, Ep 23]

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my [archive] interview with Lynn Whipple. In the conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painting, the importance of bein...

Ep. 64 Varnishing Your Work with Gamblin

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is varnish? Why might you use it? How do you apply it, and how do you know if you've applied it incorrectly?Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin i...

Ep. 63 Nancy Reyner

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m talking with artist Nancy Reyner. In the conversation you’ll discover the absolute versatility of acrylics, the power of learning to look at y...

Ep. 62 - Painting Large with Lisa Daria Kennedy

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep.14 guest Lisa Daria Kennedy is back and this time, we’re going large!Kennedy joined me back in Episode 14 to talk about her work as a daily paint...

Ep.61 with Ali Kay

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Ep.61 with Ali Kay. In the conversation you’ll discover some planning options if you’re not keen on thumbnail drawings, new ways to app...

Ep. 60 Understanding Value with Sarah Sedwick (Mini, Part 1)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 60, I’m talking with Sarah Sedwick about an absolutely essential concept for artists: value.In Part I, you’ll discover great tools for ...

Ep. 59: Steve Griggs

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Ep. 59,  I'm talking with watercolorist Steve Griggs. In the conversation, you’ll discover the benefits of replicating your teachers and ho...

Melanie Morris [Replay] Ep.34

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation, you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you ...

Special Segment: The Art Habit, a conversation with Tait Preis

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.This is a Podcast Art...

Ep. 57: Painting & Drawing Birds with Tara Kate

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my conversation with artist and illustrator, Tara Kate.In the conversation, yes we do talk about birds, but really it’s a conversation ab...

Ep 56: Brian Miller

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're talking with Brian Miller. In the conversation you’ll learn the difference between oil and acrylic and which you might want t...

Jed Dorsey [Replay] Ep 27

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jed Dorsey's Acrylic University is sponsoring the show this August and what a great reason to reshare Ep. 27 where I first had the chance to talk...

Ep 55: 3 Ways to Structure Your Studio Time

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How you structure your studio time matters. It matters because it can work with you or against you. In the next Mini Episode, we’ll look at three w...

Ep 54: Bernard Dellario

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In interview with Bernard Dellario, you’ll learn how he prioritized his time when he was working full time, why it’s worth trying that value study...

Ep 53: Solvents & Mediums with Gamblin

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're an oil painter (or playing with the idea of trying the medium) a potential barrier is understanding  mediums and solvents.  So in tod...

Ep. 52: Shari Blaukopf

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the sho...

Ep. 51: Painting Falling Water with Julie Gilbert Pollard

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcome back Ep. 25 guest Julie Gilbert Pollard to discuss falling water. You’ll learn how to simplify the complexity of falling water...

Ep 50: Hashim Akib

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation with acrylic painter Hashim Akib, you’ll discover a unique way to mix your acrylic paints, how to look beyond your local influen...

Ep. 49: 7 Reasons to Start a 20-Minute Daily Art Habit (Mini)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 48: Louise Fletcher

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the conversation you’ll learn the difference between working fast and being rushed, how to move between working intuitively and analytica...

Ep 47: Understanding Light & Shadow with Sarah Sedwick (mini)

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back this week to talk about the light and shadows in your paintings. In the conversation, you’ll learn the anatomy of ...