Learn to Paint Podcast
Episodes
Ep 46: Brienne M Brown
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the conversation, you’ll discover Brown’s pigment strategy, how to use opaques even if you are primarily a transparent painter and why someti...
Ep. 45 Painting Deep Dive with Debbie Miller (Mini)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 guest Debbie Miller is BACK for a second mini episode and we're talking about two of her paintings, primarily "Coffee Break"...
Ep.44: Jose Trujillo
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the conversation with Jose Trujillo, you’ll learn the power of focusing your efforts on the painting discipline instead of the final painting pro...
Ep. 43 Paint Pigments with Gamblin (Mini Episode)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about color on this show…hue, value, saturation… but at the heart of all of that is the pigments themselves. In Mini Episode 43, I s...
Ep. 42: Kellee Wynne Conrad
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking with mixed media artist Kellee Wynne Conrad! In the conversation we talk about the challenges of not going back to your o...
Ep 41: Mixed Media 101 with Sandra Duran Wilson
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making. ---...
Episode 40: Sari Shryack
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the conversation with acrylic and oil painter Sari ShryackIn the conversation you’ll learn how to get started if you are low on time (sid...
Episode 39: How to Get Depth and Distance in Your Work (Mini)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about perspective! Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of pers...
Episode 38: John Salminen
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the conversation you’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well valu...
Ep. 37: Getting Started with Limited Resources with Sarah Sedwick (Mini Eposide)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 22 guest Sarah Sedwick is back and we are talking about some of the limitations you run up against when you first get started in art.We talk time l...
Ep. 36: Ian Roberts
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ep. 36 with Ian Roberts. In the conversation you’ll learn a ton about composition, the importance of value masses and the difference betw...
Ep. 35: Hashtag Challenges with Debbie Miller (Mini)
28 Sep 2021
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...
Episode 34: Melanie Morris
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking with acrylic painter, Melanie Morris. In the conversation you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working...
Episode 33: Mini Episode - The Benefits of Working in a Series
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to learning to paint, there are so many great ways to structure your learning. Guests have discussed setting up daily painting or comm...
Episode 32: Laura Horn
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my conversation with mixed media artist Laura Horn. In the interview you’ll discover how Horn designed her own self study, the surprising...
Episode 31: Mini Episode- A Painting Deep Dive with Mark Mehaffey
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with your next mini episode! This week we're talking with Mark Mehaffey about his new painting "Studio Light." The pain...
Episode 30: Dean Mitchell
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell works across several media, but we focus in on his watercolor work. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of seeing abstractly...
Episode. 29: Mini Episode - 5 Exercises for When You Don't Feel Like Painting
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It happens to all of us. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting. You feel uninspired and overwhelmed by the rest of..well...LIFE. Before yo...
Episode 28: Mark Eanes
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with artist Mark Eanes and it's the DESIGN episode. In this conversation you’ll learn the difference between design and ...
Episode 27: Jed Dorsey
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking with acrylic artist Jed Dorsey. In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make...
Episode 26: Jane Davies [Archive]
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode with Jane Davies we focus on the way artists approach their work. How you approach it when you’re just starting out. Whe...
Episode 25: Julie Gilbert Pollard
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m talking with Julie Gilbert Pollard. In the conversation you’ll learn Pollard's favorite way to make her paintings stronger, ...
Episode 24: Todd M. Casey
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with oil painter, Todd M. Casey. In the conversation you’ll discover the importance of liking your work through each stage, t...
Episode 23: Lynn Whipple
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s episode, I’m talking with mixed media artist, Lynn Whipple.In our conversation you’ll discover ways to get looser in your painti...
Episode 22: Sarah Sedwick, Part 2
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Sarah Sedwick. You’ll learn about different types of edges and how to use them to make more interesting paint...
Episode 22: Sarah Sedwick, Part 1
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m talking with oil painter Sarah Sedwick. This interview will be in two parts with Part 2 (a bonus episode of sorts) coming your way, D...
Episode 21: Carolyn Lord
09 Nov 2020
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...
Episode 20: Sandra Duran Wilson
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm talking with mixed media artist Sandra Duran Wilson. In the interview you’ll learn why curiosity is your greatest ...
Episode 19: Amira Rahim
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking with abstract expressionist Amira Rahim. In today’s episode we talk about painting emotions, the power of knowing what your...
Episode 18: Dreama Tolle Perry
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with artist Dreama Tolle Perry will go live. We discuss giving yourself permission to paint, how to manage color accents, and why it’s ...
Episode 17: Esté MacLeod
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m talking with artist Esté MacLeod. In the episode you’ll learn about the versatility of high flow acrylics, ways shape motifs ...
Episode 16: Carol Carter
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with watercolorist Carol Carter. In the episode, we’ll explore how criticism helped Carter her find her unique voice. She expl...
Episode 15: Debbie Miller, Part 2
13 Jul 2020
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...
Episode 15: Debbie Miller, Part 1
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a two-parter! Today - and for the next two episodes- I’m talking with acrylic and oil painter Debbie Miller.In part 1, you learn how...
Episode 14: Lisa Daria Kennedy
08 Jun 2020
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...
Episode 13: Kim Smith
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week 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 ...
Episode 12: Andy Evansen
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with watercolorist Andy Evansen. You'll discover how to use value studies to problem solve your paintings before you begin. You'll le...
Episode 11: Mark Eanes
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking with artist and professor Mark Eanes. And we’re hitting a few subjects but MOSTLY we are focusing in on color. Eanes will explain the ...
Episode 10: Betty Franks Krause
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking with acrylic artist Betty Franks Krause. Krause explains how she creates and keeps those wonderful colors. She talks paintin...
Episode 9: Stan Kurth
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week mixed media artist Stan Kurth talks about how he creates and uses those beautiful neutrals. He explains the importance of choosing a directi...
Episode 8: Carrie Waller, Part B
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the second half of my conversation with watercolorist Carrie Waller. If you haven’t heard Part A, I would recommend starting there as we ge...
Episode 8: Carrie Waller, Part A
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the next two episodes, I’m talking with watercolorist Carrie Waller. I’ve divided the episodes up into two parts. In part A (today’s) Walle...
Episode 7: Joan Fullerton
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Fullerton discusses how she learned to distinguish the voice inside of her, how she teaches materials in her workshops and why lear...
Hello Season 2!
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's season two of the Learn to Paint Podcast look like? What guests will I be speaking to? How often will it come out?You've got question...
Bonus Episode: What is the Difference Between Media?
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two begins early 2020. In the meantime, let's explore some art 101 ideas. Oil? Watercolor? Acrylic? Today we'll explore the differenc...
Episode 6: Anne Abgott
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with watercolorist Anne Abgott. In this episode, you’ll learn how Abgott keeps shadows, backgrounds and even neutrals, dynamic. Sh...
Episode 5: Mark Mehaffey
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Mark Mehaffey. Mehaffey paints across media and subject including watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, landscape and non-object...
Episode 4: Peggi Habets
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Peggi Habets talks about how her process, which includes thoughtful planning, allows her to be bold. She discusses the challenges she ...
Episode 3: Jane Davies
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's epsidoe with Jane Davies we focus on the way artists approach their work. How you approach it when you’re just starting out. Whe...
Episode 2: Chris Krupinski
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Krupinski discusses the decision that changed her artistic life, how she keeps fear away from her process, and the steps she takes to paint thos...
Episode 1: Annie O'Brien Gonzales
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Annie O'Brien Gonzales is the guest this week. In our conversation, you'll hear how Gonzales over came her fear of getting back into paintin...
Episode 0: An Introduction to the Learn to Paint Pdocast
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Learn to Paint Podcast where every other week I talk with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Welcome to Episode ...