Plein air painting and art are synonyms, right? Wrong, says artist Kenn Backhaus. Tune in to this week's episode of Paint & Clay to hear Kenn's thoughts behind his statement and why study, practice, and execution are non-negotiable parts of Plein air painting.

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Colley Whisson and Gabor talk all things brushes in this episode by answering important questions like, "What are the advantages of a small brush versus a large brush?" and "what other factors should artists take into consideration when choosing the right brush?" 

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It is a common misconception in plein air painting that you don’t need to be good at drawing to be a good landscape painter. Artist Matt Smith and Gabor break down why this is false by explaining the importance of both structural form and organic form in good painting. 

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Value studies may seem like a pain, but if you want to take your painting to the next level, then this is where you should start. Artist Ned Mueller and Gabor discuss how valuable these studies are for being the best painter you can be. 

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It’s that time of the year when painters hurry outside to capture the changing colors on canvas, but not so fast, Gabor has some tips about capturing color that’ll help you along the way.

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It's easy to focus on the wrong things in painting, it's also easy to emphasize style over content. In this episode, artist Kenn Backhaus and Gabor discuss how artists can avoid falling into these common pitfalls.

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Australian artist Colley Whisson explains how to add depth to your paintings through the careful placement of color and value. One simple trick he suggests for reading the value of a scene might really surprise you!

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Matt Smith follows up with his last podcast episode (Matt Smith's Color Palette) with his philosophy behind using synthetic colors, which change the spectral transmittance or reflectance of the paint. His pointers: experiment and know your limits.

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Mitch Baird and Gabor go over Mitch's home studio set up, noting optimal ways to light your creative space.  

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How do you come up with a color palette - especially one that is conducive to field painting? In this episode of Paint & Clay Matt and Gabor explore how Matt developed his palette and discuss the specific colors he uses. 

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