Learn to Paint Podcast

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 old self, the opportunities of limitations and Conrad walks us through her five principles of color. Plus a whole lot more.Gloss and High Gloss Patreon Friends of the Show: Your bonus conversation is ready on Patreon. We discuss burnout and the power of letting go of old work and those ideas never realized. It might make you think about your own space and materials differently. I know it did me.Support the show

Ep. 20 guest Sandra Duran Wilson is back and we’re discussing the foundational elements of mixed media: paint, paper (collage) and mark making. Support the show

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 (side note: Joining #20for20ArtChallenge2022 challenge in January might help there too) what’s important to ask yourself when it comes to finding your style and a few places you can really push color.Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters we’ll dive even further into bright colors including how to approach your supporting characters so your color can really sing.   Support the show

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 perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective.Support the show

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 value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more.Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, you’ll dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges. Support the show

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 limitations, money limitations, space limitations and Sedwick offers some advice for what to do about them.And while this is a conversation designed a bit for beginners, even those of you who have been in your art practice for awhile will find Sedwick's ideas super helpful. Support the show

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 between a design driven and a subject driven painting. Plus a whole lot more.Gloss and high gloss Patreon supporters, your bonus conversation will arrive Oct. 11th. You’ll discover how sunlight and shadow affect your object’s color and how to handle foregrounds, middle grounds and backgrounds.Support the show

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 better at painting. Support the show

This week I’m talking with acrylic painter, Melanie Morris. In the conversation you’ll discover Morris' system for keeping loose when working large, how to keep yourself from being overwhelmed when you buy flowers for painting and so many great tips on color. Seriously, you’ll want to write these down. Gloss and High Gloss Patreon supporters, check out the bonus conversation with Morris. We talk ugly middle stages and how to learn from your teachers without copying them (and why that will help you in the long run.)https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode34Support the show

 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 committing to a certain number of hours in the studio. Another great way to strengthen your painting skills is to do a series. Let's talk about what a series is, how it could benefit you and what I learned from my own. Support the show