New Podcast Episode: Arthur Gain - Pearls of Wisdom: Dive Deep & Unlock Your Voice

Today we sat down with Arthur Gain, a portrait painter who absolutely lives and breathes painting in every way both as an artist and as an instructor. We discuss how meditation helped him realize his true calling in life which was representational painting, the useful nature of making portraits of your favorite movie or TV characters, and how he personally manages his time to keep track of all his projects. Finally we discuss his upcoming 8-week online painting bootcamp, some excellent marketing advice when it comes to social media, and finally he reminds us of why it is so important to paint what you truly love.

James Crandall - Memento Mori so Paint What Matters to You

In this episode, we sat down with James Crandall, an artist with a deep love of capturing candid moments in time that reflect everyday life while also focusing on interesting plays of light. In this episode we talked about how his past as an illustrator helped him in certain aspects when he decided to pursue representational painting, how the intention with which you paint determines the outcome, and the differences between painting for yourself and painting for the market. Finally we discuss his YouTube channel, the pros and cons of social media, his lovely paintings of Lucca, and the reality of being a painter or craftsperson in a time when everything is perpetually changing faster and faster because of the internet.

Carolyn Anderson - The Art of Visual Language

In this new episode, we sat down with Carolyn Anderson, an artist with a passion for capturing the essence of what she sees and expressing it in an impressionistic and poetic manner. She is also someone who has dived deep into trying to comprehend how visual language affects how we paint and how to use visual language as a tool to create artwork that compels the viewer to look closer. In this episode, we dive into some of Carolyn's fascinating research into visual language, she also gives us excellent advice for how to improve your work, and what she believes is the most underrated element in painting that no one considers. Finally, we talk about her amazing notebook on her website where she shares all of her fascinating insights on painting as well as visual language.

Matthew White - The Value of Knowledge

In this episode, we sat down with Matthew White, an artist who not only specializes in watercolor but also specializes in teaching others how to paint in watercolor at home through his online course and YouTube channel. We also talk about Matthew's path in how he became a full time artist, advice for anyone looking to monetize their knowledge, how he manages his time between painting, recording for youtube, and family time, and finally he gives us some amazing tips for anyone who's looking to start a YouTube channel. Finally Matthew tells us about his online course and his upcoming Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Retreat in France!

Kathie Odom - The Courage to Pursue Your Joy

To kick off season 6, we sat down with Kathie Odom, an artist with a deep love of what she has called "nostalgic impressionism". We discussed how her career started from a genuine love for the craft that became something more, the challenges and rewards of dedicating yourself to being a full-time artist, and the importance of pushing the courage button and staying consistent. Finally we discuss some excellent marketing tips from both Kathie and her husband Buddy, and we hear all about her awesome upcoming workshops!