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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism."
Listen as they discuss:
- Figuring out a roadmap when it comes to painting
- How to manage when you have a short amount of time to capture the scene before you
- Why she paints on location and in the studio
- And much more
Bonus! Is it wiser to represent yourself or seek representation through galleries? How can you create a marketing strategy that aligns with your goals? Eric Rhoads answers in this episode of the Art Marketing Minute Podcast.
Related Links:
– Jill Carver online: https://jillcarver.com/
- Jill's art video workshops: https://painttube.tv/search?type=product&q=jill%20carver*
– Pastel Live: https://pastellive.com/
– PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Fall Color Week Publisher's Invitational: https://publishersinvitational.com/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color palette preferences, and much more.
Bonus! At what point in an art career should you begin advertising your work? How do you create a "big name" for yourself and get invited to the best galleries and pursued by collectors? Eric Rhoads answers in this episode of the Art Marketing Minute Podcast.
Related Links:
– Scott Christensen online: https://www.christensenstudio.com/
– Pastel Live: https://pastellive.com/
– PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Publisher's Invitational: https://publishersinvitational.com/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions

In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled  “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.
Watch & listen as they discuss:
– Finding one’s artistic voice through organic or adopted methods
– Artistic influence, style, and authenticity
– Art foundations, principles, and passion
– Art principles, skill-building, and creativity
– Artistic choices and techniques in painting, including color transition and subjective voice
– Historic masters George Bellows and Winslow Homer
– And more!
Bonus! In this week’s Art Marketing Minute, Eric answers the questions:
Can artists use giclee prints as a form of passive income?
Should artists hire someone to handle their marketing?
Related Links:
– Joe Paquet online: https://www.joepaquet.com/
– PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Publisher’s Invitational: https://publishersinvitational.com/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions
The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. New in 2023: FeedSpot has named Eric’s Art Marketing Minute Podcast as one of the Top 25 Art Business and Marketing Blogs on the web.

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Larry Moore, who describes himself as "intensely curious."
Larry Moore has been a professional visual communicator for the past 45 years. His career in graphic design and advertising taught him how to creatively solve problems - a skill he shares with others through his books, videos, and workshops. He says, "It's part of the human condition to express ourselves. So why not be authentic?"
Listen as they discuss:
- Seeing the plein air movement evolve over the past two decades (Was it plein air, or was it just Florida?)
- What makes plein air paintings stand out from the rest
- Artistic creativity and breaking free from assumptions
- Creative challenges and taking risks
- The artists who inspire him
- Exploring the creative process in his new video, "The Creativity Course: Finding Your Unique Painting Language"
- Overcoming creative blocks and embracing uncertainty in art
- Larry's four talking points about change and growth
Bonus! How can artists manage social media junk queries versus actual buyers? And how should you price your framed oil paintings? Eric Rhoads answers in this week's Art Marketing Minute.
 
Related Links:
– Larry Moore online: https://www.larrymoorestudios.com/
- Plein Air Live: https://pleinairlive.com/
– PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as an architectural illustrator and architect. Architecture was the first love of his career and formed the foundation of his understanding of design composition, freehand drawing perspective, and the built-in natural environment, as well as many other aspects of his personal and professional growth.
Listen as they discuss:
- Why so many painters - especially watercolorists - started in architecture
- What he was thinking when he quit his successful career as an architect to become a full-time artist (how it was a leap, and a stumble)
- Richard's advice for others who are developing their art career
- Letting go of tight details and painting more loosely
- The difference he experiences as a painter in regards to being more relaxed day to day versus the pressure of working at an office job
- Why he travels to 11-12 plein air events in a given year (Hint: It relates to what inspires him as an artist)
- Embracing the struggle and his pitch to those who don't paint en plein air
- The worst thing you can do when painting indoors or outdoors, no matter your level of experience
Bonus! How do you price your paintings (and not set the price too low)? And how can artists use AI for their business? Eric Rhoads answers in this week's Art Marketing Minute.
Related Links:
– Richard Sneary online: https://www.richardsneary.com/
– Fall Color Week: https://fallcolorweek.com/
– Watercolor Live: https://watercolorlive.com/wcl2024
– PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/
– Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/
– Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions
The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. New in 2023: FeedSpot has named Eric's Art Marketing Minute Podcast as one of the Top 25 Art Business and Marketing Blogs on the web.

Join us for a free Art Streamathon live event to support those affected by the Maui wildfires: Art auction, Artist interviews, Musical guests, Studio tours, and more on Friday, September 22. Learn more and register at https://artstreamathon.com/artists-for-lahaina.
From September 15-24, 2023, bid on original artwork in support of Lahaina’s recovery. The Artists for Lahaina auction features nearly 1,000 paintings from artists around the world, with a total valuation of nearly $1 million. Bidding begins September 15 at 12:00pm EST at https://www.artistsforlahaina.com/.
The artists contributing work include Sherrie McGraw, Quang Ho, Josh Elliott, Joe McGurl, Lori Putnam, Josh Clare, Bill Anton, Kathleen Hudson, Mark Shasha, Brienne Brown, and many more.