This is episode number 240 of the Plein Air Podcast with California artist Rich Gallego. Listen as they discuss: – Being a plein air painter instead of being a rendering device – The beauty of meeting other artists with this shared passion of painting outdoors – The spiritual component of painting and the value of being outside – Knowing yourself, your strengths, and who you want to be – The close calls Rich has had with nature and humans Bonus! In this week’s Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , shares advice on how to build a body of work; and thoughts on paying to advertise on Facebook.

This is episode number 239 with the incredible plein air and landscape master Don Demers. Listen and watch as they discuss:- How your two intelligence centers (your heart and your mind) inform your plein air paintings - Thoughts on illustrators versus fine artists - The importance of layering - And much more Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , shares thoughts on how to balance the practice of making and selling art; and what it means to have a "title" as an artist.