Have you ever finished a painting and something just feels… off?You could have a color harmony problem. The good news: you’ve got straightforward ways to fix the issue.In today’s episode we’re tackling color harmony. We’re going to explore what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, how to get it in your work including your very next painting including 4 strategies for creating color harmony in your work.Episodes Mentioned in the Show:Julia Katz, Ep.110Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108Joan Fullerton, Ep.7Mark Mehaffey, Ep.5Episodes to help improve your color confidence:Atmospheric Perspective (How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work)Understanding Value with Sarah Sedwick (Part 1)Color Mixing & the Color Wheel with Todd M. CaseyKick the Creative SlumpThe 20for20 Art Challenge makes it easy—just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to push past resistance and blocks. Start with Workshop Week, beginning June 23 to get support planning your project with a mini-class and reference images, then dive into the Challenge on July 1. Sign up today: learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge 🎨 Support the show
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Building Strong Values with John Salminen (Ep.38 Archive)
Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist John Salminen.You’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more.Podcast Art Club: Dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges in your bonus episode here.Learn more about John Salminen here:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / FACEBOOK Kick the Creative SlumpThe 20for20 Art Challenge makes it easy—just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to push past resistance and blocks. Start with Workshop Week, beginning June 23 to get support planning your project with a mini-class and reference images, then dive into the Challenge on July 1. Sign up today: learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge 🎨 Support the show
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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:  How 3 Different Artists Use Perspective in Their WorkKick the Creative SlumpThe 20for20 Art Challenge makes it easy—just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to push past resistance and blocks. Start with Workshop Week, beginning June 23 to get support planning your project with a mini-class and reference images, then dive into the Challenge on July 1. Sign up today: learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge 🎨 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 GALLERYKick the Creative SlumpThe 20for20 Art Challenge makes it easy—just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to push past resistance and blocks. Start with Workshop Week, beginning June 23 to get support planning your project with a mini-class and reference images, then dive into the Challenge on July 1. Sign up today: learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge 🎨 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.8Kick the Creative SlumpThe 20for20 Art Challenge makes it easy—just 20 minutes a day for 20 days to push past resistance and blocks. Start with Workshop Week, beginning June 23 to get support planning your project with a mini-class and reference images, then dive into the Challenge on July 1. Sign up today: learntopaintpodcast.com/20for20artchallenge 🎨 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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