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For today's episode, we sat down with Keith Bond, a landscape artist who primarily focuses on painting scenes from nature, with a strong emphasis on plein air sketching as a research and reference tool for his studio work. He believes in the importance of painting from life to develop fundamental artistic skills, stressing that understanding principles like value, composition, and color provides a foundation for creative expression. Throughout his career, Keith has learned to approach plein air painting as a way to capture the essence of color, light, and atmosphere, rather than creating finished pieces, and uses these sketches as references for more contemplative studio paintings. His artistic journey began with a love for art in school, and he transitioned to being a full-time artist with the support of his wife, navigating the challenges of an art career through discipline and continuous learning. Keith advocates for building personal relationships with clients, maintaining an email newsletter, and having a strong website as key marketing strategies for artists. Finally, Keith reminds us of the value of constraints in fostering creativity and encourages aspiring artists to paint from life, return to fundamental principles, and understand that creativity is a dialogue between the left and right brain hemispheres.

Keith's FASO site:
https://keithbond.com/

Keith's Social media:
https://www.instagram.com/keith.bond/
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For today's episode we sat down with Todd Casey, a fine artist, author, and teacher who embraces a way of living that values creativity, personal expression and continuous self-improvement. Todd shares his artistic journey from graphic design to atelier training, emphasizing the importance of curiosity as an excellent catalyst for personal growth. He discusses the value of developing both fast and slow painting techniques, and the benefits of exploring different mediums and approaches without being constrained by rigid artistic rules. Throughout the conversation, Todd stresses the significance of creating art for personal passion rather than external validation, highlighting that the joy of the creative process is more important than potential fame or financial success. He advises aspiring artists to remain open to opportunities, take risks, and focus on their own growth and introspection. Finally, Todd tells us about his upcoming live demo at the Guild of Boston Artists on May 17th as well as his Patreon and reminds us to keep up to date by checking out his website and social media!

Todd's FASO site:
https://toddcasey.faso.com/

Watch Todd Paint live on May 17th!
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Todd's Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/toddmcasey/

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Todd's Books:
https://toddcasey.faso.com/books

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For today's episode, we sat down with Scott Ruthven, a landscape painter from Colorado who transitioned from a high-tech business career to becoming a full-time artist after rediscovering his passion for painting. He emphasizes the importance of painting from life, particularly through plein air work, which helped him develop his observational skills and capture the nuances of light and landscape. Scott's journey involved building his art business gradually, selling directly to collectors, and maintaining a professional approach that includes goal-setting, consistent communication, and nurturing relationships with art enthusiasts. He advises aspiring artists to paint frequently, start small, avoid overwhelming themselves, and focus on creating authentic work that resonates with their personal vision. He also tells us about the power of the "one thing" that artists can be doing daily to get closer to meeting their goals. Finally, Scott tells us about his upcoming workshops and exhibitions, including a plein air event in Redstone, Colorado, and the Colorado Governor's Show at the Loveland Museum.

Scott's FASO site:
https://www.scottruthven.com/

Scott's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@ScottRuthvenFineArt

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For today's episode we sat down with Brian Bateman, an historical artist who specializes in aviation and Western art, focusing on bringing past events to life through meticulously researched and detailed paintings. He discovered his passion for art in fifth grade and has since dedicated his career to capturing historical moments with precision and emotional depth. Throughout his journey, Bateman emphasizes the importance of mastering fundamental artistic skills, being tenacious, and staying open to learning and criticism. He works between the aviation and Western art genres to maintain financial stability, highlighting the challenges artists face in marketing and selling their work. Bateman stresses the significance of finding a subject matter one is truly passionate about and developing a unique artistic style that reflects personal experiences and emotions. He discusses the role of social media, galleries, and networking in promoting art, while also sharing insights into his creative process, which involves spontaneity and avoiding over-refinement. Finally, Brian tells us about his upcoming shows with Settler's West Gallery and The Coeur D'Alene Miniature Show and his hopes to have a workshop in the near future!

Brian's FASO site:
https://www.brianbatemanartstudios.com/

Brian's social media:
https://www.instagram.com/batemanartstudios/#
https://www.facebook.com/brian.bateman.161

Brian's upcoming shows:
https://www.cdagalleries.com/events.html
https://www.settlerswest.com/exhibitions

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For today's episode, we sat down with Sarah Yeoman, a full-time watercolorist and instructor with 45 years of painting experience, who discovered her passion for watercolor after also exploring various artistic mediums like music and sculpture. We discuss her artistic approach which focuses on capturing the essence of subjects through light, shadow, and abstract shapes, particularly evident in her renowned crow and Adirondack series paintings. Sarah emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, encouraging artists to commit to a creative routine and finding their unique visual voice rather than copying others' styles. She tells us about her creative process which involves embracing unpredictability, especially in watercolor, where she uses intentional drips, large brushes, and works on an angle to create dynamic, fluid paintings. For our viewers, Sarah gives us a quick demonstration on how she starts out her crow paintings! Sarah also tells us how she has balanced her art-making with teaching, using workshops and online classes to supplement her income and share her artistic philosophy. Finally, Sarah tell us about her upcoming shows and upcoming workshops including one coming up at the end of this month where she will be teaching how she paints blue poppies!

Sarah's FASO site:
https://www.sarahyeoman.com/

Sarah's upcoming workshops:
https://www.sarahyeoman.com/workshops

Sarah's social media:
https://www.facebook.com/sarahyeomanart/

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To premiere season 10, we sat down with Jill Basham, an artist from Maryland's eastern shore with a passion for experimentation and an expressive structural way of painting beautiful realistic landscapes and cityscapes. Jill tells us about her transition from urban planning to painting later in life, initially exploring drawing classes after being a stay-at-home mom. Her artistic approach emphasizes experimentation, embracing failure, and avoiding predictable techniques, which she believes is crucial for artistic growth. She recommends emerging artists take drawing classes, work with limited palettes, and focus on embracing the process of creating art rather than fixating on the final product. She also recommends for artists to seek out other artists and build a network in the art world, which can help in terms of career and also technique. Finally, Jill tells us about her upcoming shows, including the American Society of Marine Artists' exhibition in Oregon and the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition in Florida. And she also tells us about her upcoming workshop at the Booth Museum in Georgia!

Jill's FASO site:
https://www.jillbasham.com/

Jill's Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/jilltascherbasham/
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Jill's upcoming workshop:
https://www.jillbasham.com/workshop/35322/getting-unstuck-2-day-workshop

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On today's episode we sat down with Scott Tallman Powers, a fine artist specializing in western scenes who is always looking to capture the connection between humans and their environment. Scott discusses his artistic journey, from studying at the American Academy of Art to transitioning from illustration to becoming a professional painter. He emphasizes the importance of painting from life, understanding abstract foundations, and the balance between realism and narrative storytelling. Scott highlights the challenges of meeting deadlines while maintaining quality, the benefits of plein air painting, and the necessity of diversifying income streams through workshops, commissions, and selling smaller studies, while also maintaining strong relationships with collectors through genuine communication. He also reminds artists to get yourself out there and find a good artist community to motivate and inspire you to continue on your journey. Finally, Scott tells us about his upcoming workshop and exhibitions, including a collaborative landscape and figure workshop with Scott Christensen and his participation in The Briscoe Museum Night of the Artists Show and The Prix de West!

Scott's FASO site:
https://www.scottpowersfineart.com/

Scott's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/scotttallmanpowers/

Scott's upcoming workshop:
https://adventureofpainting.thrivecart.com/capturing-nature-and-the-human-spirit/

The Briscoe Museum Night of the Artists:
https://briscoemuseum.org/noa2025/

2025 Prix de West:
https://pdw.nationalcowboymuseum.org/

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On today's episode we sat down with Mary Aslin a full-time professional artist who creates representational paintings inspired by the beauty of nature and light. Mary shares her journey of becoming a professional artist, including overcoming self-doubt, building technical skills, and finding her voice. She tells us about the tips she likes to give her students including the fact that there are no mistakes and to focus on the process over the outcome. She also emphasizes the importance of treating art as a business, using tools like a website and newsletter to connect with collectors. Mary advises aspiring full-time artists to focus on creating their best work, participate in art shows, and consider teaching. Finally, Mary tells us about her mentorship on Mastrius and her upcoming workshop in Crete!

Mary's FASO site:
https://www.maryaslin.com/

Mary's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maryaslinfineart/

Mary's Mastrius Mentorship:
https://www.maryaslin.com/workshop/38775/small-group-mentoring-through-mastrius

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On today's episode we sat down with Hilarie Couture, a figurative artist who has had an extensive and varied career path, including stints as a street portrait artist, hairdresser, auctioneer, and historic preservationist. She rediscovered her passion for painting later in life and has since become a full-time artist, working primarily in pastel and oil. Hilary emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, remembering to always focus on the fundamentals, experimentation, and building connections within the art community. She also offers advice to aspiring artists about balancing financial stability and artistic ambitions, as well as the value of thinking creatively about marketing one's work and seeking out opportunities in even the most common places. Finally Hilarie tells us about her studio sale!

Hilarie's FASO site:
https://www.hcouturearts.com/

Hilarie's Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/hcouturearts1/

Hilarie's Newsletter sign up:
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For today's episode we sat down with Michael Orwick, a contagiously cheerful artist with a deep passion for capturing the atmospheric beauty of the Pacific Northwest through his unique "illuminated tones" style. Michael emphasizes the importance of embracing experimentation and fun in the artistic process, advising aspiring artists to focus on what they love and not be afraid to make mistakes. He shares his journey from studying illustration, to working in restaurants and bars, to full-time painting and traveling while pursuing humanitarian efforts. He also highlights the value of having diverse income streams as an artist to help one have more freedom to create on one's own terms and reminds us of the importance of having a work-life balance based on your personal needs. Finally, Michael tells us about his online classes and upcoming workshops!

Michael's FASO site:
https://www.michaelorwick.com/

Michael's Online Classes:
https://www.michaelorwick.com/workshops

Michael's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/michael_orwick/