Learn to Paint Podcast

In episode 60, I’m talking with Sarah Sedwick about an absolutely essential concept for artists: value.

In Part I, you’ll discover great tools for simplifying that complexity and why they are critical to creating stronger paintings. You’ll learn all about creating focal points, deciding hierarchies and the power of contrasts.

In Part 2 available over on Patreon, we move from Sedwick’s preparatory studies into how she thinks about value in her full color paintings. 

You’ll discover new ways to think about your most saturated colors, reasons to premix your paint piles and why Sedwick is always keeping an eye on her whites.

Show Notes:
www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode60

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In Ep. 59,  I'm talking with watercolorist Steve Griggs. In the conversation, you’ll discover the benefits of replicating your teachers and how to know when it’s time to move beyond their style, how to approach your primaries if you want bright colors and an incredibly powerful way to use sketchbooks in your art process. 

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Plus, want the extended cut? It’s available on Patreon. We dig deeper into loose painting and you’ll learn some of Grigg's favorite ways of mixing watercolor paints on your paper. You can find all of that at patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast

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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. 

Patreon: Check out your bonus conversation with Morris here. 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.) Plus, 7 Painting & Color Tips from Morris. 

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Welcome to a new Podcast Art Club segment called, The Art Habit. 

In it, I talk with artists who are creating their art journeys.

This is a Podcast Art Club exclusive so I've shared the first 10 minutes of the new segment here and if you'd like to listen to the full episode, head to Patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast

First up: Tait Preis.

If you’re on Instagram you may know her as proununcedtyte. Preis is an oil painter and in the full conversation, you’ll learn how to deal with burnout, how to find a schedule that works and ideas on where you might adjust your schedule so that you can paint more. 

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Welcome to my conversation with artist and illustrator, Tara Kate.

In the conversation, yes we do talk about birds, but really it’s a conversation about details and realism and setting up an art practice that works for you.

In the conversation you’ll get some ideas for setting up focused practice, how your tools can help you train your eyes to see, and what you might need in a reference especially if you’re interested in realism. Plus we talk feathers and feet and a whole lot more.

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This week, we're talking with Brian Miller. 

In the conversation 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. 

If 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 conversation. In it, Miller talks about finding your style and gives some great ideas for how to get started strengthening your sense of composition. Head to the Podcast Art Club to learn more. https://www.patreon.com/learntopaintpodcast


For show notes including links to Brian Miller's workshops, head here: https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode56

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Jed Dorsey's Acrylic University is sponsoring the show this August and what a great reason to reshare Ep. 27 where I first had the chance to talk to Dorsey.

If you've already heard it, I encourage you to relisten. You are a different artist from when you first heard the conversation, and what you hear will be different as well.

In the conversation, you’ll learn the stages of creativity and why they matter, ways to make your photo reference work with your canvas shape, and how to get harmonious color every single time.

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How you structure your studio time matters. It matters because it can work with you or against you. 

In the next Mini Episode, we’ll look at three ways guests from the show structure their studio time.

Hopefully you’ll find one that seems like a good fit for your artistic and studio goals.

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In interview with Bernard Dellario, you’ll learn how he prioritized his time when he was working full time, why it’s worth trying that value study with your paints and how simplification…isn’t always so simple. 

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We shift the conversation into color and edges. You’ll learn a new approach to the limited palette, how to keep shapes interesting, and how to make that transition from your 3-value sketch to a more complex painting. 

 The 20for20 Art Challenge is almost here! You’ll commit to your art for 20 minutes a day for 20 days. Prep Week is underway, but there’s still time to join us, choose your project, get your materials ready, and make a plan for your 20 days. Registration is still open, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time! Join us here today!

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If you're an oil painter (or playing with the idea of trying the medium) a potential barrier is understanding  mediums and solvents.  So in today's mini, we are tackling  them head on with Mary Weisenburger from Gamblin. 

In the conversation, you’ll learn the differences between the two. You’ll discover that fat over lean might not mean what you thought it did and where you need to follow the concept and where you absolutely do not.  Plus, we get into studio safety and Weisenburger offers a great place to start with studio health. 

For links to the resources discussed in the show, head here:
https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode53

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