How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work (Archive, Ep.39)
Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective.Podcast Art Club:Â Â How 3 Different Artists Use Perspective in Their WorkIt's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here:https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/bootcampwaitlistComing Summer 2025.Support the show
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Building an Art Practice for You with Julia Katz (Ep.110)
Welcome to the conversation with Julia Katz. FeatureIn the feature conversation you’ll discover how to build an art practice that's about the practice, not the product. You’ll explore an approach to painting that allows for discovery and you’ll learn how to make work for YOU. Not the world but for you. Plus a whole lot more. Early Ad Free Access here: Podcast Art ClubExtended Cut Bonus [Art Club]In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club, we talk about knowing when a painting is ready to finish and we explore some of what’s exciting Katz right now in her work. Available April 29th.Learn more about Julia Katz:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM| CHICAGO GALLERYIt's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here:https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/bootcampwaitlistComing Summer 2025.Support the show
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How to Build a Body of Work [Mini Ep.109]
There are many ways to approach your painting practice—and each one serves a different purpose. In this Mini, we’ll briefly explore three core approaches: one-off paintings, painting in a series, and developing a cohesive body of work.We’ll break down how they differ, and then we’ll dive deeper into building a body of work—what it is, why it matters, and the steps you can take to start creating one with intention.Mentioned in the Show:Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108Debbie Miller, Ep.15Alice Sheridan, Ep.70Carrie Waller, Ep.8It's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here:https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/bootcampwaitlistComing Summer 2025.Support the show
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Building Bodies of Work with Jennifer Balkan (Ep.108)
Welcome to the conversation with Jennifer Balkan!In the feature conversation, you’ll discover how to keep your eyes fresh while working on a painting, why leaving areas unfinished can be a strategic choice, and how to seamlessly integrate colors between your foreground and background.If you’ve ever wanted to build a body of work, Balkan offers valuable insight into the evolving thought process of an artist—how ideas develop, shift, and take shape over time.Ad free feature at Art Club here. Bonus [Art Club]In the short bonus, we talk about the very real discomfort you might face when bringing your ideas to life and optical color mixing.Learn more about Jennifer Balkan:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM It's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here:https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/bootcampwaitlistComing Summer 2025.Support the show
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5 Resistances to Studies (& What to Do About Them)
So many guests on the show encourage their students to do studies. And yet… you still feel resistance. In today's Mini, let’s talk about what that resistance might look like and how to start pushing back. Mitchell Albala Interview [Ep.104]Mitchell Albala Bonus Conversation [Patreon]How to set up a grid for grid drawing [Instagram] 5 Pieces of Prep That Can Help You Make Looser, Bolder and All Around Better Paintings [Blog]It's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here:https://www.learntopaintpodcast.com/bootcampwaitlistComing Summer 2025.Support the show
Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.
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