Welcome to the conversation with Debra Huse! In the conversation, you’ll learn how you can build unique strategies around different subjects to make your paintings stronger,  the role of confidence in getting better and the secret to choosing the right brush. This seriously might solve 50% of your brush problems.Extended Cut Bonus (Art Club)In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll discover how to manage your palette so that you can create neutrals while also keeping your brights bright plus how to think about light so you can create your strongest work. Bonus Guide: 7 Steps to Plein Air Success. Plus check out her other free guides and classes here. (Add the guide to cart. You’ll go through the checkout process but you don’t need to put in a credit card. You’ll get emailed a link to download the pdf good for 24 hours.)Learn more about Huse here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPSSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with Kimberly Kelly Santini!Feature ConversationIn the conversation you’ll discover why you shouldn’t be afraid to cover up what you’ve put down, how to build an intuitive approach to your painting process and why you might need to start a studio log. Plus a whole lot more.Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how to create surprise in your work and we dig deeper to Santini’s Must Haves Lists which is going to spark some great ideas for creating your own. This is a really great bonus episode and if you enjoyed the conversation with Santini, you’ll really want to check it out.  Plus check out over 50 Bonus Conversations with guests! Listen to them here. Learn more about Santini here:WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / MEMBERSHIPSupport the show

Welcome to the conversation with artist Emma Carlisle! You’ll learn a great strategy for working up to larger pieces, ideas for getting comfortable on location and how to use projects to keep yourself going. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus we talk trusting your gut, the power of working in your comfort zone, and why sometimes you really just need to keep that work private.  Find it here.Learn more about Emma Carlisle:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / PATREON / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

Welcome to conversation with Jordan Wolfson!Feature InterviewIn the interview, you’ll learn how to get yourself familiar with a subject before you start your formal painting, how to match the type of painting you do to your energy, and why you may not want to search for your style but instead listen for your motifs. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]Discover the power of self talk and why it’s important to start enjoying what you're doing right now, no matter what your skill level. Listen here.  Learn more about Jordan Wolfson here:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBESupport the show

In the conversation with Nino Yuniardi, you’ll learn how to create a foreground, middle ground and background in your non-representational work, how to get more depth when working with a single color, and why sometimes you just have to jump in and make a mess… plus a whole lot more. Special Mini Episode: How to Find YOU in Your Art ProcessWhile there’s no Extended Cut with this episode, there is a special Mini Episode Bonus all about finding the YOU in your artwork. Knowing what your preferences actually ARE is a big part of abstract work… but really any work as an artist. It’s definitely a big part of Yuniardi’s work. You can find it here at the Podcast Art Club. Support the show

Discover how to tackle new painting mediums, find ideal plein air spots, and create protected spaces in your art practice. Sandi Hester shares insights on focal points, favorite supplies, and translating observations into layers of paint. Explore the power of a 3-color palette and join the Podcast Art Club for more artistic inspiration.

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 scene before you start  and how to take photos so that you actually have the information you NEED later when you start the painting. Plus a whole lot more.Extended Cut Bonus:Podcast Art Club, you’ve got a great Extended Cut Bonus coming your way. In it, you’ll dive even deeper into value, edges and contrast. It’s a good one. Listen here.Learn more about MacDonald here:WEBSITE / NEWSLETTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOKSupport the show

Artist Kim Smith discusses her journey into art, the importance of not sharing vulnerable artwork, and utilizing warm and cool colors to create dynamic shadows. She also talks about the challenges of transitioning to oils, trying new techniques, and setting up systems for natural painting.

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 if you're just getting started plus a great breakdown of how to create stronger shadows in your work. And always a whole lot more. Extended Cut BonusIf you get to the end of the conversation and you’re not ready to be done, join us in the Podcast Art Club on Patreon where you’ll have access to the Extended Cut Bonus. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Learn more about Brian Miller:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAMSupport the show

Artist Shari Blaukopf discusses the materials needed for urban sketching, ways to overcome sketchbook stage fright, discovering the love for drawing after motherhood, the significance of big shapes and clear decisions in loose painting, compositional challenges for new painters, changing perspectives in the urban sketching community, and advice for improving painting skills and overcoming drawing difficulties.