
Learn to Paint Podcast
Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.
Latest episodes

Nov 23, 2020 • 47min
Episode 22: Sarah Sedwick, Part 1
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, Dec. 14In part 1, you’ll discover how premixing frees you up to make looser paintings. You’ll learn how to paint those shadows and explore different types of palettes. Plus a whole lot more.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Nov 9, 2020 • 47min
Episode 21: Carolyn Lord
---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Sep 28, 2020 • 53min
Episode 20: Sandra Duran Wilson
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 tool, how to manage the gremlin voice and why it’s so important to listen to those first thoughts. Also, we get technical and discuss gels, pastes, and mediums including how to know which to grab when you’re working with collage. Plus a whole lot more. ---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Sep 14, 2020 • 45min
Episode 19: Amira Rahim
Today I'm talking with abstract expressionist Amira Rahim. In today’s episode we talk about painting emotions, the power of knowing what your materials can and can’t do and sometimes why you need to turn off the music and concentrate. Plus a whole lot more.Head to LearnToPaintPodcast.com/podocast/episode19 for show notes. While you’re there, add your name to the newsletter list and get each new episode sent straight to your inbox.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Aug 24, 2020 • 48min
Episode 18: Dreama Tolle Perry
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 so deeply important to paint what you love. Plus a whole lot more.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Aug 10, 2020 • 48min
Episode 17: Esté MacLeod
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 can help define a style and how a sketchbook may be the key to building your artistic voice.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Jul 27, 2020 • 49min
Episode 16: Carol Carter
Today I’m talking with watercolorist Carol Carter. In the episode, we’ll explore how criticism helped Carter her find her unique voice. She explains the biggest challenge she sees students facing in the medium and she discusses how being an artist is more than a single good painting. ---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Jul 13, 2020 • 46min
Episode 15: Debbie Miller, Part 2
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Jun 22, 2020 • 39min
Episode 15: Debbie Miller, Part 1
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 a single workshop changed Miller’s life, how she keeps inspired and her process for working through a painting.In part 2 (coming July 13th) , discover Miller’s goals for color, why a learner’s mindset is so pivotal to getting better at painting and how the artist finally made peace with her trickiest color, yellow.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show

Jun 8, 2020 • 45min
Episode 14: Lisa Daria Kennedy
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 painting work. You’ll discover how she overcomes frustrations and keeps her paintings loose. And you’ll learn how she has streamlined her approach so that showing up is as easy as possible. Plus a whole lot more.Head to LearntoPaintPodcast.com/Podcast/Episode14 for show notes.---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free here: www.learntopaintpodcast.com/newsletterSupport the show