Paint & Clay Podcast
1) Finding your Inspiration with Matt Smith
Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we sit down with landscape painter Matt Smith to delve into the depths of artistic inspiration. From reflecting on childhood memories to embracing the beauty o...Show More
2) The Hardest Thing to Do is to Simplify with Eric Jacobsen
Eric shares invaluable insights into the art of simplification in painting, emphasizing the importance of conveying a concise message rather than overwhelming detail. Tune in to learn more about Eric...Show More
3) Tips to Improve with Eric Jacobsen
Join us for a lively conversation with Eric Jacobson, an experienced painter and teacher with over 27 years of expertise. In this episode, Eric shares valuable insights into the challenges artists fac...Show More
4) Camaraderie Among Artists with Mitch Baird and Eric Jacobsen
Earlier this month, artists Mitch Baird, Eric Jacobsen, and Gabor met up at a Plein Air Painters of America convention. While there, they discussed why cultivating a crew of likeminded artists is so v...Show More
5) Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 3
In the final part of the conversation between David, Colley, and Gabor, the three dive into the contemporary painters they admire and Colley asks David about some of the specific techniques he uses wh...Show More
Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 3
26:13 | Sep 20th, 2023
6) Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 2
Continuing the conversation from last episode, Gabor, Colley, and David discuss how they feel inspired on the field, what music they listen to when they paint, and the importance of developing your dr...Show More
Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 2
24:17 | Sep 13th, 2023
7) Outdoor Painting with special guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 1
It was our treat to record an insightful discussion between Gabor, Colley Whisson, and acclaimed British watercolour and oil painter, David Curtis. This conversation is broken up into three parts, the...Show More
Outdoor Painting with special guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 1
24:09 | Sep 6th, 2023
8) The Relationship between Large Masses with Matt Smith
All scenes are comprised of abstract shapes - the key is to spot them, and render them artistically. Artist Matt Smith and Gabor also discuss the difference between representing visual reality and pho...Show More
9) Keeping your Brushes Clean with Matt Smith
Not all oil painters are the cleanest when they get out into the field and paint. Matt shares with you some tips about how to organize and keep your brushes so you can get the best results on the canv...Show More
10) Finding the Horizon line with Matt Smith
One of the largest issues that Matt sees his students struggle with is perspective, specifically finding the horizon line. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painti...Show More