Plein Air Art Podcast

By PleinAir Magazine

PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads delves into the world of plein air painting and the outdoor painting movement.... more

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Number 1: What Years of Plein Air Competition Taught Jason Sacran
Years on the competitive plein air circuit taught Jason Sacran more than how to paint under pressure. In this episode, the award-winning artist reflects on the lessons, challenges, and sacrifices that shaped his approach to painting and his career. Jason talks with Eric Rhoads about what he learned from years of plein air competitions, how painting intensely from life helped him grow, and why artists don't have to travel to spectacular destinations to find something worth painting. He also shares his approach to nocturnes and early-morning light, painting larger outdoors, and finding compelling subjects close to home.
August 12, 20261h 8min
Number 2: From Illustration to Fine Art: Marc Anderson's Path to Painting
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads sits down with Wisconsin artist Marc Anderson to talk about his journey from freelance illustration to a career in fine art. Marc shares how a summer job drawing caricatures helped build his skills, how discovering the plein air community changed the direction of his career, and why he believes developing your craft should come before worrying about the business side of art. They also dive into the practical side of painting, including the importance of drawing, mixing convincing greens, understanding value and color temperature, capturing the feeling of light, and why Marc still considers painting from life one of his greatest teachers. Plus, Marc discusses the realities of plein air competitions, choosing subjects that genuinely interest you, using plein air studies for studio paintings, and the two qualities he encourages other artists to cultivate: curiosity and persistence. Visit Marc's website: https://mandersongallery.com
September 12, 20261h 10min
Number 3: How Plein Air Painting Shaped John Lasater as an Artist
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads talks with acclaimed painter John Lasater about how decades of painting outdoors have shaped his art, his career, and the way he sees painting today. John reflects on his early years in the plein air community, the highs and lows of traveling the competition circuit, and how those experiences became markers for both accomplishment and artistic growth. He also shares how his work has evolved over the years toward a more simplified, contemplative approach, and why painting alongside other artists and being part of a creative community continue to matter to him. Check out John Lasater's website here: https://www.lasaterart.com/
September 10, 20261h 8min
Number 4: Plein Air Podcast 270: CW MUNDY
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews American Impressionist C.W. Mundy, and artist from Indianapolis, Indiana, who started as a sports illustrator, but wanted to explore fine art back in the early 1990's and so started painting everything "from life" at that time. He is a master Signature member of OPA, and AIS, and a fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists. Don't forget to check out CW's BRAND NEW video "Still life simplified - Master values to create believable paintings," available here: https://painttube.tv/products/c-w-mundy-still-life-simplified-master-values-to-create-believable-paintings
February 27, 20261h 43min
Number 5: Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon Winner
In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Kyle Ma, who at 25 has already earned a respected place in the plein air and landscape world. Kyle is the 2025 PleinAir Salon grand-prize winner, and his story is a compelling mix of early passion, disciplined fundamentals, thoughtful experimentation, and deep respect for painting from life. In this interview, Kyle shares his background, his working process, lessons he has learned along the way, and practical advice for artists at any stage. If you want to learn how to move faster and more confidently through problems in painting, Kyle's approach provides a clear roadmap. Bonus! Eric Rhoads answers relevant questions in this week's Art Marketing Minute Podcast.
September 11, 20251h 9min