Episodes

  • Kami Mendlik - Surrender to the Process (72)

    Kami Mendlik - Surrender to the Process (72)
    Jul 12 2022

    Kami Mendlik’s exquisite landscape paintings shimmer and vibrate with animated light and color. Her life-long journey of curiosity and keen observation of the natural world began when she was a young child. The Minnesota farmland she grew up on was fertile not just for crops, but also for a young mind curious about the wonders of the land that was her home. She was entranced by the beauty of nature's rhythm and harmony and its myriad colors.

    Kami thinks of herself as a lifelong student. Each seeming advance of knowledge leads to more questions and a never-ending quest to answer them in her paintings. Her passion is the study of color. However, she does not keep what she learns to herself. Over the years she has taught well over 1,000 students a process to help achieve the illusion of light and vibration in their paintings.

    Over ten years in the making, she has codified the lessons she has learned about color in a new book titled: Color Relativity–Creating the Illusion of Light With Paint. This gorgeous new book is due to be released towards the end of the summer of 2022. In this episode, Kami reveals that she has struggled with dyslexia. However, the challenge of dyslexia did not prevent her from developing a deep love of books, and the writing of Color Relativity. She opens up about what is involved in creating, editing, and publishing a quality art book.

    If you were to observe Kami Mendlik painting outdoors or in her studio, just as she begins to make her colors dance, you might see a smile flicker upon her face, a slight inhale of a calming breath, and, then, with quiet abandon see her Surrender to the Process.

    Links:

    Kami Mendlik

    Website: https://www.kamimendlik.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamimendlik/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kami.polzin
    New Book: Color Relativity–Creating the Illusion of Light With Paint: https://www.colorrelativity.com/

    About the Artful Painter:

    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Greg Newbold - Evidence of Process (71)

    Greg Newbold - Evidence of Process (71)
    Jun 17 2022
    Greg Newbold is a fine art painter and illustrator based near Salt Lake City, Utah. Greg says that for him, “art is a soulful expression.” His hope is that a piece of him comes out at the end of his brush onto the surface of a painting and connects with the spirit of the viewer. Greg’s compelling visions of the American West are distilled through the filter of his own life experiences. Building upon that, he applies his own unique creative filters of simplification, light, color, shape, and texture. This creative alchemy results in paintings that feature bold composition, strong value structure, sensitive color, and intriguing narrative. Greg’s evocative, contemporary paintings are eagerly desired by collectors from around the globe. Greg characterizes his approach to painting as Stylized Realism. Greg explains how his experience as an illustrator helped him develop a diverse vocabulary that he can draw upon for his oil paintings. He explains that doing the hard work of putting in the brush mileage he put into his illustrations and paintings allowed his unique voice to appear naturally. Greg gained valuable insights into how many famous artists worked as he developed the illustrations in a series of children's books authored by his wife, Amy. The first of these books is titled, If Picasso Painter a Snowman. That successful volume was followed up by, If da Vinci Painted a Dinosaur, which includes a recreation of Coolidge’s famous Dogs Playing Poker painting reimagined as Dinosaurs Playing Poker. For each book, Greg did a deep dive into the methods of famous artists so that he could create the whimsical paintings used in each book. Greg is comfortable with both traditional and digital techniques. He embraces the use of technology where it makes sense to do so in his art. Greg and his wife Amy are also active in encouraging youth in schools with their delightful lectures about art and art-making. Greg loves to award each student with their own copy of a Creative License. The students are encouraged to express themselves and create art in their own voice, in their own way. No one can tell them they have to do it just one way because now they have their own Creative License. Personally, I think no matter how young or old we are, we can all use Greg’s Creative License! Painting outdoors is an important component of Greg’s artmaking. Even more important to Greg is also painting outdoors with others who are much better than he is. It is key to his artistic growth. Greg explains why he is drawn to painting landscapes inspired by the South West. He discusses how he develops a painting and how he upscales a painting from a study and the challenges involved in doing so. He talks about the materials he likes to use, and the effects his mark-making leaves on the surface of each of his paintings. Just as the ancient cliffs of sandstone show evidence of the effect of the relentless forces of water and wind, so do the tactile, expressive marks upon the surface of a Greg Newbold painting give Evidence of Process. Links: Greg Newbold Website: https://www.gregnewbold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregnewboldart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregnewboldart/ Brian Rutenberg: Episode 11 of The Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/brian-rutenberg-11 Brian Rutenberg’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnjLpl20hRnPxkQf5UvBMcw Rose Irelan: https://www.roseirelan.com/ Priya Gore in Episode 70 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/priya-gore-70 Bill Farnsworth in Episode 18 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/bill-farnsworth-18 Len Chmiel in Episode 42 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/len-chmiel-42 Len Chmiel in Episode 12 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/len-chmiel-12 Frank Serrano in Episode 61 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/frank-serrano-61 Paul Foropoulos in Episode 49 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/paul-foropoulos-49 David Boyd, Jr. in Episode 13 of the Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/david-boyd-jr-13 Forty Illustrators and How They Work, by Ernest W. Watson: https://amzn.to/3mVpX4A (paid link) About the Artful Painter: Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt Join the Artful Methods Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Priya Gore - A Dash of Wilderness (70)

    Priya Gore - A Dash of Wilderness (70)
    May 21 2022

    Priya Gore’s extraordinary paintings of birds and wildlife are breathtaking. Her paintings are full of color, vibrancy, and energy. She says painting large allows her whole body to become fully engaged in the flow and gesture of painting. The process of painting is like a joyous dance, each lyrical movement breathes life into the birds that are often the subject of her art.

    It was against improbable odds that Priya would become the artist she is today. She came from a large family in a small village in India. In India, she says much of your future is already decided before you are conceived – either you must become a doctor or an engineer. Though as a young child she had a deep love for art, she became an engineer. Despite the challenges of a highly technical career, she sought out time to sketch wherever her work took her.

    She eventually settled in Australia where she currently resides. The Australian wilderness and its unimaginable landscapes, tropical rainforests, and diversified wildlife inspired her to paint. Now as a new mother, she has finally left her engineering career to pursue as she calls it - “a new bold and beautiful phase” of her life as a full-time fine art painter.

    When you see Priya Gore’s beautiful, animated paintings, you easily sense her exuberance. In your mind’s eye, you can see her before the canvas with her brushes applying each dab of paint with a graceful, flowing gesture – imbuing her painting with A Dash of Wilderness!

    Links:

    Priya Gore
    Website: https://www.karibufineart.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karibufineart

    Jerry Mishler: https://jerrymishler.com

    John Pototschnik: https://www.pototschnik.com/
    Artful Painter Podcast: John Pototschnik - Paintings That Speak to the Heart https://youtu.be/dD6Kuvy9rmg

    About the Artful Painter:
    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt
    Join the Artful Methods Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Craig Stephens - Drawn to Form (69)

    Craig Stephens - Drawn to Form (69)
    Apr 20 2022

    Craig Stephens is an artist who delights in painting everyday things. I started following Craig after a chancing upon his Instagram account. I was instantly drawn to his small oil paintings of french fries, toy dinosaurs, peanut butter sandwiches, sneakers, hamburgers, and other everyday objects. I knew this was a painter I wanted to talk with!

    Craig Stephens was born in Sacramento, California in 1963. He received his B.A. in art studio in 1993. During his undergraduate years, he had the privilege of taking classes from Gary Pruner, Roy DeForest, David Hollowell, and Wayne Thiebaud. He began teaching high school art classes in 1996. I’m pretty sure that in high school I would have loved having Coach Stephens as my art teacher!

    Craig spent over twenty years teaching high school kids, most of whom had never held a paintbrush intending to paint something realistically. Naturally, they would wonder what to do. This got him started on thinking about what he does when he paints. The result? A new book titled: The Beginner’s Guide to Oil Painting: Simple Still Life Projects to Help You Master the Basics.

    Inspired by artist Duane Kiser’s painting-a-day practice, Craig has completed a small painting on nearly a daily basis since 2006. When asked why he paints French fries, toy dinosaurs, avocados, or dead astronauts on old paint can lids, he says: “I started to realize that painting could be the whole idea. What you paint doesn’t really matter.” Thus, he paints whatever is at hand - not because of the object itself, but rather, because he is Drawn to Form.

    Links:

    Craig Stephens
    Website: https://www.craigstephensart.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigstephensart/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigstephensart
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphHbYc6lKnUBY-yKtW4Tyg
    Book: https://amzn.to/38RXtFa (paid link)

    About the Artful Painter:
    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt
    Join the Artful Methods Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

    This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Kim Lordier - An Inner Strength (68)

    Kim Lordier - An Inner Strength (68)
    Apr 13 2022

    Kim Lordier is an extraordinary pastel painter whose works are cherished by collectors from around the world. Her path to becoming a full-time painter took flight in unexpected ways. Beginning with earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree she became – a flight attendant! Soon, though, she returned with firm resolve to making fine art her life’s work.

    For the first two decades of her painting career, she focused primarily on the landscape – both from life in and in her studio. Filled with rich color, her landscapes demonstrate her unique spirit of mark-making. In time, her love of horses began to fill her paintings. Fascinated with the strength and grace of the horse, Kim conveys their power and gentility by painting them in their surroundings. Her work has been showcased on the cover of Art of the West, PleinAir Magazine, Southwest Art, The Pastel Journal, Western Art and Architecture, and Fine Art Connoisseur. Kim is a Signature Member of the California Art Club, the Pastel Society of America, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and a Distinguished Pastelist of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. A coveted workshop instructor, Kim leads workshops across the country.

    Kim’s pastel paintings certainly arrest the viewer’s heart with shimmering light, texture, and beauty. Kim Lordier’s paintings capture the spirit of nature with deep reverence and allow the viewer a beautiful glimpse into her artist-heart that reflects An Inner Strength.

    Links

    Kim Lordier

    Website: https://www.kimfancherlordier.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klordierart/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.lordier
    Olmsted Gallery: https://www.olmstedgallery.com/paintings/kim-lordier

    Donation Acknowledgements

    Dan Siegel: https://www.dansiegelmusic.com/
    Priya Gore: https://www.karibufineart.com/
    Tom Brown: https://www.tombrownwatercolors.com/
    Vianna Szabo: https://www.viannaszabo.com/
    Amy Evans: https://www.amyevansart.com/

    About the Artful Painter

    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt
    Join the Artful Methods Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

    This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Brian Buckrell - Freedom to Play (67)

    Brian Buckrell - Freedom to Play (67)
    Mar 17 2022
    Brian Buckrell is a full-time Canadian painter. After a long, successful career as a Professor of Veterinary Medicine, he made the decision to switch to a career doing one of the hardest things known to humankind: painting fine art. The transition wasn’t easy - especially doing so much later in life while in his sixties. He admits there were times he felt like quitting. However, he stuck with it. Brian doggedly continued developing his painting skills. Recognizing the importance of learning the fundamentals of the craft, he attended many workshops and enrolled full-time at the highly acclaimed Jeff Watts Atelier. Buckrell’s determination and dedication to the craft finally paid off. Today, despite challenging health issues that both he and his wife, Cathy, have to deal with, he enthusiastically creates bold, beautiful, expressive paintings of the great outdoors that they so much enjoy together. Because of the joy viewers experience in seeing his art, Brian’s colorful paintings grace the homes of many collectors around the world. Acrylic is Brian’s medium of choice. Modern innovations and developments in acrylic paint provide an exciting medium and playground for Brian to explore and experiment. It allows him to paint quickly what he loves to paint in the way he wants to paint. And, most of all – have fun! Now in his late seventies, Brian Buckrell proves that it’s never too late to paint and have the Freedom to Play. Links: Brian Buckrell Website: https://www.brianbuckrell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbuckrell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianbuckrellArt/ Books Alla Prima - Everything I Know About Painting – And More, by Richard Schmid https://www.richardschmid.com/Alla-Prima-II-By-Richard-Schmid-p/skuap.htm Conversations With Nature Oil Painting in the Tradition of Plein Air, by Kevin Macpherson https://amzn.to/35WBtIl (paid link) Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color, by Kevin Macpherson https://amzn.to/3Jp2AKE (paid link) Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils, by Kevin Macpherson https://amzn.to/3qebLWv (paid link) Mentions McMichael Canadian Art Collection: https://mcmichael.com Draftsmen Show (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfvIqreCk628yB9mp3e_ABQ Barry John Raybould’s Virtual Art Academy: https://www.virtualartacademy.com ACDSee Photo Editing Software: https://www.acdsee.com/en/index/ ArtRage Vitae: https://www.artrage.com Procreate app: https://procreate.art Watts Atelier of the Arts: https://www.wattsatelier.com Gabor Svagrik’s Concept to Canvas Podcast: https://anchor.fm/gaborsvagrik The Artful Painter Episode 50 Featuring Gabor Svagrik: Show Notes: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/oberg-smith-whitcomb-young-50 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4-eQotveTmk The Artful Painter Episode 33 Featuring John Lasater:  Show Notes: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/john-p-lasater-iv-33 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IX46SGKkQ8E The Artful Painter Episode 21 Featuring Skip Whitcomb:  Show Notes: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/skip-whitcomb-21 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7gRitYn0xL8 Greek Artist Paul Foropoulos: https://foropoulosstudiosoffinearts.com/about The Artful Painter Episode 49: Paul Foropoulos - Painting Along Life’s Path:  Show Notes: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/paul-foropoulos-49 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EEED_X-Ep6U Painting the Old Dairy King in Delta, Colorado (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs6Mqx2mrXw The Artful Painter Episode 64 - Robert Henri - A Secret Identity:  Show Notes: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/robert-henri-64 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZyCIi_PeQUk Sarah Burns Studio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPLTtIjOex_23jvGEUET8A About the Artful Painter: Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt Join the Artful Method Membership:  https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Mitchell Albala - Mystery and Atmosphere (66)

    Mitchell Albala - Mystery and Atmosphere (66)
    Jan 28 2022

    Mitchell Albala is a fine art painter, noted author, and beloved workshop instructor. His first book, Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice, is a well-worn reference in my personal library since 2009 when it was first published.

    Mitchell now has an exciting new book available, The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color. When I received this book a couple of months ago and read it, I knew this would also be a treasured – and much used – volume in my library.

    This is a one-and-a-half-hour-long episode and it's much like taking a mini-workshop from Mitchell. For example, In this edition of the Artful Painter, some of the topics Mitchell covers include:

    • His journey from the first book to his latest book and how changes in his approach to teaching became the foundation of the new book.

    • The use of notan for capturing the basic shapes and patterns that drive a composition.

    • How plein air painting supports Mitchell's studio work.
    • Direct observation versus "informed modification."

    • The perils and pitfalls of working with photos and how to get the best results from using them in the studio.

    • The picture window format and how different aspect ratios affect the directional energy of a composition.

    • Telling the viewer everything they need to know in a painting versus asking the viewer to participate in the perceptual process.

    • Color strategies, simplification, abstract impressionism, and so much more!

    In addition to Mitchell's love of teaching, he is also an accomplished fine art painter. His work is driven by three visual imperatives: the inherent abstraction within nature, pattern, and unified light. The landscape is an ideal subject with which to pursue his interest. Mitchell Albala's mastery of these visual imperatives is evident in his beautiful, evocative paintings that are filled with Mystery and Atmosphere.

    Links:

    Mitchell Albala

    Website: https://mitchalbala.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandscapePaintingEssentials

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellalbala/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MitchAlbala

    Books: The Landscape Painter's Workbook: Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color, by Mitchell Albala

    https://amzn.to/3ueT4oF (paid link)   Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice, by Mitchell Albala https://amzn.to/3r89ahz (paid link)

    Mentions:

    Dan McCall https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/dan-mccaw-45

    Barry John Raybould http://barryjohnraybould.blogspot.com/2008/10/notan-sketch.html

    John Hoffman https://hoffmannwatercolors.com

    Aliona Price
    Website: https://alionaprice.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alionaprice_art/

    Cheryl Peddie: https://www.cherylpeddie.ca

    About the Artful Painter:

    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt

    Join the Artful Method Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

    This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ariana Richards - Poetic Realism (65)

    Ariana Richards - Poetic Realism (65)
    Jan 22 2022

    Ariana Richards delights in expressing her creativity in both painting and acting. Encouraged by her family at an early age, she developed an intense interest in the arts. She developed her painting skills even though as a young child she was busy acting. Ariana has appeared in over 30 movies and television shows – including portraying the young computer wizard Lex in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and Drama at Skidmore College. Her painting skills earned her the honor of being one of the youngest artists to become a member of the California Art Club. She is also a member of the Portrait Society of America.

    Ariana's creative roots in the arts can be traced to one of her early ancestors: Renaissance painter Carlo Crivelli who lived during the 1400s. With a deep respect for the old masters and a keen appreciation of the Impressionists, Ariana has developed her own sensitive, expressive voice that is an amalgamation of both worlds. Her beautiful portraits gently capture a fleeting gesture of the subject. Her landscapes and seascapes encapsulate the beauty and light of a moment in time. The gorgeous result of Ariana Richard's finely honed creative voice is Poetic Realism.

    Links:

    Ariana Richards

    Website: https://galleryariana.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalleryAriana/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianarichards/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/galleryariana

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GalleryAriana/videos

    IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000611/

    Mentions:

    California Art Club: https://www.californiaartclub.org

    Carlo Crivelli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Crivelli

    Stan Winston: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Winston

    Lynn Gertenbach: https://www.lynngertenbachart.net

    Jeremy Lipking: https://www.lipking.com

    New Associate Producers:

    Mark Hubbard: http://markhubbardart.com

    Linda Miller: http://lindamillerfineart.com

    Karen Fletcher: https://www.instagram.com/kfletchart/

    Become an associate producer of the Artful Painter by making a donation here: https://theartfulpainter.com/donate

    Join the Artful Methods Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

    About the Artful Painter:

    Website: https://theartfulpainter.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt

    Join the Artful Method Membership: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-methods

    This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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    1 hr