Plein Air Art Podcast

Plein Air Podcast 270: CW MUNDY

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews American Impressionist C.W. Mundy, and artist from Indianapolis, Indiana, who started...

Plein Air Podcast 269: Nathan Fowkes

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Nathan Fowkes, a concept artist working across feature animation, entertainment proje...

Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon Winner

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Kyle Ma, who at 25 has already earned a respected place in the plein air and landscap...

Plein Air Painting … in China

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back from nearly four weeks painting en plein air in China, Eric Rhoads shares his discoveries about education-driven plein air bases, a booming water...

Joe McGurl's Connection to Nature

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Eric Rhoads for the latest Plein Air Podcast episode as Joe McGurl shares insights on landscape painting, techniques, and the emotional connectio...

Insights from James Gurney

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads delves into the insights shared by renowned artist James Gurney, exploring the significance of p...

Andrew Tischler, New Zealand Artist and Influencer

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Andrew Tischler, a talented artist and influencer based in New Zealand. They discuss ...

Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America...

Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend. "All of my art friends, the vast majority of them, the o...

Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews renowned artist Kevin Macpherson, who shares profound insights and inspirational advice for artists looking to...

Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver's Painting Roadmap, and More

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism." Listen as they discuss: - Fig...

Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 throu...

Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled  "A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the...

Larry Moore on Creativity and Artistic Growth

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Larry Moore, who describes himself as "intensely curious." Larry Moore has been a pro...

Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When Painting, and More

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after ...

Plein Air Podcast Special Episode: Artists for Lahaina

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a free Art Streamathon live event to support those affected by the Maui wildfires: Art auction, Artist interviews, Musical guests, Studio ...

James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 253 with British artist and plein air mountaineer James Hart Dyke, who shares a story about a plein air adven...

How Jennifer McChristian's Military Background Influences Her Art, and more

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 252 with last year's PleinAir Salon winner and artist extraordinaire Jennifer McChristian. In addition to bei...

Four Painters Share Their Best Advice

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews painters Jill Wagner, Albert Handell, Aaron Schuerr, and Bill Schneider. Listen (and watch) as they discuss ho...

Exclusive Dreamliners Art Marketing Q&A With Eric Rhoads

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads opened the floor to our friends in the Dreamliners* group for a special Plein Air Podcast that focuses on art marketing a...

Haidee-Jo Summers on Perseverance and More

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from t...

Guido Frick on the Rules to Follow for Great Paintings

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews German painter Guido Frick. Listen as they discuss the controversial reason Guido got fired from teaching at a...

Beyond Boundaries with Cindy Baron

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Cindy Baron, who goes beyond the boundaries of painting with both oil and watercolor. Listen as they discuss: ...

Debra Huse on Creative Visualization and More

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Debra Huse, a contemporary American Impressionist who uses rich color and bold, fluid strokes to capture the l...

Carl Bretzke on Painting Sunrises and Sunsets

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Carl Bretzke on how light behaves, how to paint sunrises and sunsets properly with a special palette, and much...

Alvaro Castagnet's Biggest Turning Point

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews the great watercolor artist Alvaro Castagnet. Listen as they discuss: – Thoughts on competing and winning ar...

Paul Kratter on Painting Trees and More

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews landscape and wildlife artist Paul Kratter. Listen as they discuss: - The benefits of having a support system ...

Colley Whisson on His Art Career Path and More

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Australian artist Colley Whisson, who says to "paint with passion, paint like this ne...

Kathryn Stats on Color Mixing and More

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews an incredible master artist, Kathryn Stats. On March 11, 2023, Kathryn is leading a ...

Rich Gallego on Close Calls and More

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode number 240 of the Plein Air Podcast with California artist Rich Gallego. Listen as they discuss: – Being a plein air painter instead...

Don Demers on Layering the Landscape and More

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode number 239 with the incredible plein air and landscape master Don Demers. Listen and watch as they discuss:- How your two intelligence...

Artists in Paris

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In September, four plein air painters took a trip together to Paris to paint. They've joined Eric Rhoads on this episode of the Plein Air Podcast to d...

Clyde Aspevig on Art, Conservation, and More

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Plein Air Podcast number 237 with the artist many believe is the best landscape artist on Earth. This is a big deal to have him on the podcast...

Kathleen Hudson on Painting Waterfalls and More

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air landscape painter Kathleen Hudson on painting waterfalls, what's in store for her this year, and muc...

Camille Przewodek on Color Theory and More

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews colorist Cami...

Ryan Jensen's Turning Point

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Ryan Jensen, an inspirational plein air artist who is making an impact in more ways than one. Listen as they d...

Thomas Jefferson Kitts on Art Influences and More

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Jefferson Kitts: "I can tell you everything you need to know about all your materials..how to hold your...

Lori Putnam on Artistic Growth and More

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Lori Putnam, ...

CW Mundy (Part 2) with Career and Painting Advice

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads shares Part 2 of his rece...

CW Mundy (Part 1) on Impressionism + Pop Art, and more

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews the incredibl...

Kami Mendlik on Painting, Teaching, and More

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Minnesota supe...

Thomas Bucci on the Art Career Path and More

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The PleinAir Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Thomas Bucci. ...

What It's Like to Paint New Zealand

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Eric Rhoads welcomes three artists from the recent painting trip he led to beautiful, exotic New Zealand, "truly a magical pl...

Eric Rhoads on the Creators Studio with Jeff Olson

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The tables are turned as Jeff Olson, the Art Education Director for Royal Talens, interviews Eric Rhoads during a Creator's Studio episode. In case yo...

Plein Air Podcast 225: Jill Stefani Wagner

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Stefani Wagner; they discuss the world of plein air painting for beginners and experienced artists. What plein air events...

Russian Landscape Painter Zufar Bikbov

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Russian landscape painter Zufar Bikbov in a fascinating conversation. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www...

How Mark Shasha Keeps Getting to the Next Level

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Mark Shasha, an amazing plein air and studio artist. Sign up for the Plein Air Today newsletter at https://www.outdoorpainter.c...

Kyle Buckland on Art Inspiration and More

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Kyle Buckland on: How he fell in love with impressionism as a teenager and how he is inspired by the work ethic of historic pa...

Ned Mueller on the Plein Air Movement and More

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Ned Mueller on today's plein air movement, his advice for beginners, and the first time he painted outdoors (Spoiler: "It was ...

Pierre Guidetti of Savoir Faire on Color and More

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to a lively conversation about essential colors for plein air painting, the role of art and building a better world, and more, with Pierre Guid...

Matt Ryder on Plein Air in Dubai

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Matt Ryder on what life is like as an artist in Dubai, including painting in excessive temperatures, and the landscape scenery;...

Douglas Fryer on Painting the Abstract Landscape

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews abstract landscape painter Douglas Fryer on his historical inspirations, finding your...

Insider Secrets: Advice from Top Plein Air Pros Revealed

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads of Plein Air Magazine hosts three top plein air painters to discuss what they have discovered over years of painting experience to be more...

Kevin Macpherson on How Artists are Wired Differently, and More

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this podcast, and be a better painter. Kevin Macpherson discusses his magic grid system of painting; why he loves teaching someone who has n...

Larry Moore on Creativity and More

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews artist, author, and creative coach Larry Moore. Listen as they discuss: The concept of abstraction in landscape painting and h...

Maynard Dixon Expert Mark Sublette

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Mark Sublette, the owner of the Medicine Man Gallery, an expert on Maynard Dixon, and the host of the Art Deale...

CW Mundy and the Principles of Painting

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews American impressionist CW Mundy live during the Publisher's Invitational in the Adirondacks. Listen and put these principles to...

The Future of the Plein Air Movement

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Because of COVID, our world has changed. How will that affect your ability to sell paintings? How will that affect the hundreds of plein air events? E...

Shawn Dell Joyce on Artists Making a Difference

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Shawn Dell Joyce on how artists can help preserve farms and rural areas; how to encourage others to paint outdoors; tips for pa...

James Willis on Painting Architecture and More

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews British artist James Willis on painting buildings and cityscapes, art history, and more. Listen as they discuss...

Charles Muench on Artistic Discipline and More

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Charles Muench, who says, "it's live and die with every canvas, live and die with every brush stroke." This podcast has been ra...

Mike Hernandez on Channeling Fear and More

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter and former production designer for DreamWorks Animation Mike Hernandez. Mike shares how he learned to channel...

Ben Bauer's Leap to Being a Full-Time Artist

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews contemporary American landscape painter Ben Bauer, who recently left his job to become a full-time artist. They...

Watercolor Artist Tom Lynch on Building an Art Career and More

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews watercolor artist Tom Lynch; listen and learn how to build a career and make a successful living from someone who's done both. ...

John Coleman on Artist Success and More

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Western artist John Coleman, who shares what, to him (and maybe to many successful artists), is the scariest thing in the world...

John Michael Carter on Painting Composition and More

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews plein air and studio painter John Michael Carter on realism in art, the process of learning and finding one's v...

Representational Landscape Painter Garin Baker

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Garin Baker, a traditional representational painter and instructor at the Art Students League of New York.

PleinAir Podcast 202: From the Art Dealer Diaries, Part 2

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this second half of Eric's interview on the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast with Mark Sublette, Eric shares his interesting path to publishing and how P...

PleinAir Podcast 201: From the Art Dealer Diaries, Part 1

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition, listen to an interview with Mark Sublette of the Art Dealers Diaries podcast as he interviews Eric Rhoads about his path from...

Randall Sexton on Seeing Color and More

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews artist Randall Sexton, who goes into why he has been experimenting with abstract art and how his approach has changed over the ...

Interview with Watercolor Artist Pablo Rubén

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Spanish watercolor artist Pablo Rubén on the international plein air painting scene, and more.

Cynthia Rosen on Painting with a Palette Knife and More

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews artist Cynthia Rosen, who is known for her colorful palette knife landscape paintings and her "no-fear" approac...

Gene Costanza, From Officer to Artist

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews former police sergeant Gene Costanza, who shares the serendipitous experiences - and hard work - that helped him become the art...

George Gallo on Making Movies and Art

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews movie director and plein air artist George Gallo, who takes us behind the scenes of his first movie, "Local Color." They also d...

Carole Gray-Weihman on Art Movements and More

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews Carole Gray-Weihman art movements from neo-expressionism to plein air. Bonus: Learn the reason painting "blocks" can be excitin...

Beverly Ford Evans on Understanding Values and More

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Nashville native Beverly Ford Evans on how she fell in love with painting wildlife en plein air; how to enhance...

Italian Artist Francesco Fontana on Watercolor and More

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, listen to Francesco Fontana tell us about what it was like to continue living as an artist in Italy during the initial Covid outbre...

Josh Clare on Painting in the Snow and More

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Josh Clare, who shares the surprising advice he got about how to excel at painting and experience substantial g...

French Impressionist Painter Antonin Passemard

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rhoads interviews French Impressionist painter Antonin Passemard, who shares what it was like to study art through the Repin Academy; why it can ...

Carolyn Anderson On The Language of Art and More

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Carolyn Anderson on what it was like to work at Disney's' Imagineering workshop and how it influenced her as an...

Qiang Huang on Art as a Science and More

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric interviews artist Qiang Huang on how he discovered plein air painting, what he learned from Richard Schmid, and much more!

Thomas W. Schaller on Painting the "Light" in Watercolor and More

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews the world famous watercolorist Thomas W. Schaller on bad painting habits, developing good design as a painter, ...

Georgia Mansur on Acrylic Plein Air Painting and More

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Eric Rhoads interviews Georgia Mansur, an American artist living and working in Australia for most of her life - you don't want to miss this one...

Art Curator Timothy Standring on Contemporary and Historic Painters

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Timothy Standring, who is the Curator Emeritus of the Denver Art Museum, an art historian, author, and much mor...

Rose Frantzen on Philosophies of Art and More

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Rose Frantzen, who shares some of the deepest thinking about painting you may have ever heard.

Brienne Brown on Painting with Watercolor and More

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews watercolor artist Brienne Brown painting outdoors, framing watercolors, and much more.

Mary Longe Shares Advice for Starting a Plein Air Group

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Mary Longe of the Plein Painters of Chicago on how to have a successful plein air group.

PleinAir Live Women's Panel on the Art-Life Balance

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Sherrie McGraw, Jane Hunt, and Kathleen Hudson during the "Art-Life Balance" roundtable during Plein Air Live.

PleinAir Podcast 181: Jill Carver on Values, Shapes, and More

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver on the four principles of art she'll discuss during Plein Air Live, and much more.

Kevin Macpherson on Painting in Mexico and More

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews artist, author, and teacher Kevin Macpherson on his upcoming demonstrations for Plein Air Live (which includes ...

Craig Nelson on Critical Skills for Artists and More

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Craig Nelson, a landscape painter who began his career in art by doing album covers, including for Sammy Davis ...

Jane Bell Meyer on Working with Art Galleries and More

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Jane Bell Meyer, art dealer and creator of "Where in the World is Plein Air."

Lon Brauer on Painting and More

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric interviews Lon Brauer on entering - and winning - plein air competitions, and much more.

Pierre Guidetti on the History of Savoir-Faire and More

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads chats with Pierre Guidetti, CEO and co-founder of Savoir-Faire, which makes the original paints used by the first Impressi...

Kathie Odom on Painting Alla Prima and More

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews impressionist artist Kathie Odom her past decade of painting outdoors, including her advice for beginning plein...

Plein Air Artist Lyn Boyer on Knowing 'What' To Paint

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Lyn Boyer on how to make the most out of each plein air painting experience, and more.

Lori Putnam on Painting Loosely and More

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Contemporary American Impressionist Lori Putnam, who tells us about her plein air painting process, and much mo...

Kim Lordier on Painting with Pastels and More

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Kim Lordier about painting from photo references,  creating atmospheric perspective, and more.

Dr. Dan Hill on Eye Tracking in Art

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric interviews Dr. Dan Hill, CEO of Sensory Logic, facial decoder, and author of "First Blush: People's Intuitive Reactions to Famous...

Iain Stewart on Painting with Watercolor and More

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Eric Rhoads interviews Scottish artist Iain Stewart on watercolor techniques, his path as an artist, and more.