As a plein air painter and nature artist, Debby Kaspari’s immersive fieldwork has taken her from the rich ecosystems of South American jungles, to the salt-crusted shores of the Dead Sea, to the powerful mountains of Montana. If you like this conversation, you might be interested in her member-exclusive "Illuminate!" event , where you'll hear lessons and stories from Debby’s adventures, see her setup and the materials she brings into the field, and enjoy a live demonstration of her approaches to drawing and painting in nature. In Artists Podcast, artist and host, Scott Maier, looks for answers to the question "What does it take to make a breakthrough as an artist?" We bring you conversations with today's top practicing artists to discuss issues and challenges artists face as you look to build a healthy, sustainable, and expansive artistic practice. In this episode, shares her inspiring experiences and insights into her life as a field artist! Wherever you are on your art journey, Artists Network is here to help. Imagine us as your mentor in the studio—inspiring you to create and empowering you to take the next step. Learn more about the value of becoming an Artists Network Member and stay up to date with member-exclusive "Illuminate!" events featuring today's best artists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Bird is an award-winning watercolor artist who has devised a revolutionary technique in varnishing that will allow you to skip the glass frame! He applies this to his work regularly, and the results are both innovative and beautiful. In Artists Podcast, artist and host, Scott Maier, looks for answers to the question "What does it take to make a breakthrough as an artist?" We bring you conversations with today's top practicing artists to discuss issues and challenges artists face as you look to build a healthy, sustainable, and expansive artistic practice. In this episode, Matthew Bird shares his history and insights he's gained over years on his journey to become one of today's top watercolor artists. Wherever you are on your art journey, Artists Network is here to help. Imagine us as your mentor in the studio—inspiring you to create and empowering you to take the next step. Learn more about the value of becoming an Artists Network Member and stay up to date with member-exclusive "Illuminate!" events featuring today's best artists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristy Gordon is a well-respected and incredibly talented painter living in NYC. Not only is she an expert painter, but she is generous and giving with her knowledge, leading sought-after mentorships to help artists break through trouble spots and take their work to another level. Her new podcast, Down To Art, brings her in touch with more of today's great painters to discuss issues relevant to making and maintaining a meaningful life as artists. In Artists Podcast, artist and host, Scott Maier, looks for answers to the question "What does it take to make a breakthrough as an artist?" We bring you conversations with today's top practicing artists to discuss issues and challenges artists face as you look to build a healthy, sustainable, and expansive artistic practice. In this episode, we pick Kristy Gordon's brain to dig into the topic of materials. When and why do quality materials matter? How do you choose the materials and supplies that are right for you? Theres no "right" answer, but we're here to help by looking at the issue through the eyes of a professional artist. Wherever you are on your art journey, Artists Network is here to help. Imagine us as your mentor in the studio—inspiring you to create and empowering you to take the next step. Learn more about the value of becoming an Artists Network Member and stay up to date with member-exclusive "Illuminate!" events featuring today's best artists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to make a breakthrough as an artist? A new podcast being launched by Artists Network in the spring of 2022 will seek to answer this question through intimate conversations with great practicing artists. Artists Podcasts is hosted by painter and educator Scott Maier. Each new episode will take on topics that help everyday artists think more deeply, and with greater clarity, about the challenges they face and ways to take their creative passion to another level. Subscribe and follow now to receive each new episode in your feed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices