Best James Rhoads Podcasts (2025)

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Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon Winner 1:08:39

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In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Kyle Ma, who at 25 has already earned a respected place in the plein air and landscape world. Kyle is the 2025 PleinAir Salon grand-prize winner, and his story is a compelling mix of early passion, disciplined fundamentals, thoughtful experimentation, and deep respect for painting fro…

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Plein Air Painting … in China 1:27:28

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Back from nearly four weeks painting en plein air in China, Eric Rhoads shares his discoveries about education-driven plein air bases, a booming watercolor scene, collaborative scrolls, and a frank art marketing conversation, all co-hosted by guest artist Paul Friederichsen. Bonus: This interview includes a new Marketing Minute with Eric and Paul! …

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Joe McGurl's Connection to Nature 1:34:53

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Join Eric Rhoads for the latest Plein Air Podcast episode as Joe McGurl shares insights on landscape painting, techniques, and the emotional connection to nature. Bonus! Eric Rhoads addresses how to find your ideal client/audience and how to market your art if you wish to step away from using social media. Related Links: Art Business Mastery Day: h…

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Insights from James Gurney 1:24:56

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In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads delves into the insights shared by renowned artist James Gurney, exploring the significance of plein air painting, its history, and practical tips for artists looking to hone their skills. Bonus! What are the current trends in art buying behavior, and how should artists adapt their marketing str…

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Andrew Tischler, New Zealand Artist and Influencer 1:28:37

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In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Andrew Tischler, a talented artist and influencer based in New Zealand. They discuss Andrew's artistic journey, his passion for plein air painting, the influence of his father's artistic legacy, and more. In the vibrant world of plein air painting, Andrew Tischler stands out as a prom…

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Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More 1:12:11

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews artist Aimee Erickson, who shares her journey, including painting in Florence, riding a bicycle across America, and more. Listen as they discuss: – The personal growth and freedom Aimee experienced on her bicycle trip – Challenges and joys of plein air painting, and the importance of managing expectations for…

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Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths 1:31:17

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Harley Brown, who isn't just an artist, but a legend. "All of my art friends, the vast majority of them, the older ones, lived into their late 90s," Harley says," and their brain was still cooking. Their brain cells were always active. So if you're out there and you do art, you are not only inspired, you're n…

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Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut 1:22:05

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews renowned artist Kevin Macpherson, who shares profound insights and inspirational advice for artists looking to reignite their passion. If you're feeling uninspired or unmotivated, this is exactly what you need to get moving again. Watch and listen as they discuss: - What Kevin does to get out of being "stuck …

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Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver's Painting Roadmap, and More 1:06:44

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Jill Carver, whose work "explores the dialogue between abstraction and realism." Listen as they discuss: - Figuring out a roadmap when it comes to painting - How to manage when you have a short amount of time to capture the scene before you - Why she paints on location and in the studio - And much more Bonus!…

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Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More 1:10:51

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Scott Christensen, who has a two-man exhibition with Quang Ho at the Museum of Western Art, from July 20 through September 21, 2024. Listen as they discuss the act of creating art outdoors, their transformative experience of painting in Russia, different approaches to solving common painting problems, color p…

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AI in Hiring, Careers, and training with Kayvon Touran CEO of Zal.ai 46:24

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This episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity. Learn more about the exciting things that Zal.ai is doing hereBy Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More 1:31:22

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled "A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start" this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Watch & listen as they discuss: – Finding one's artistic voice through organic or adopted methods – Artistic influence, style, and authenticity – Ar…

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Larry Moore on Creativity and Artistic Growth 1:22:47

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In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Larry Moore, who describes himself as "intensely curious." Larry Moore has been a professional visual communicator for the past 45 years. His career in graphic design and advertising taught him how to creatively solve problems - a skill he shares with others through his books, videos,…

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UX Wizards Bookclub: Don't Make Me Think, Steve Krug with Nolan, James and Keri 29:09

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We discuss one of our favorite UX classics: Don't Make Me Think, by Steve KrugBy Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When Painting, and More 1:18:09

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In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Richard Sneary, who began painting as an artist primarily en plein air in 2011 after 40 years as an architectural illustrator and architect. Architecture was the first love of his career and formed the foundation of his understanding of design composition, freehand drawing perspective…

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Getting a start in Maine with Santiago Zindel 35:19

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Today we are joined by Santiago Zindel Mundet Cruz, the director of The Roux Institute Founder Residency in Portland Maine. We dive into the program, the work designers contribute to the success of the companies and the exciting companies in the program. Spoiler alert, the designers in the program are called design wizards!…

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Max Blum on Design, Creativity, Midsummer Snowballs, and practical advice for new designers 44:17

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Max Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at uxeverything.us.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi Peter Tarka: https://petertarka.com/personal-work A Book Apart: https://abookapart.com/ Design is Storytelling: https://ell…

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Breaking UX Laws: Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube 52:18

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Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube discuss UX design, the importance of good storytelling, favorite design tools and not reading books. Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge user sentiment. Atul and Chirag explore how attached a designer should be to their designs, and the…

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Plein Air Podcast Special Episode: Artists for Lahaina 43:13

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Join us for a free Art Streamathon live event to support those affected by the Maui wildfires: Art auction, Artist interviews, Musical guests, Studio tours, and more on Friday, September 22. Learn more and register at https://artstreamathon.com/artists-for-lahaina. From September 15-24, 2023, bid on original artwork in support of Lahaina's recovery…

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James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit 1:09:38

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This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 253 with British artist and plein air mountaineer James Hart Dyke, who shares a story about a plein air adventure all of us wish we could have been a part of: James Hart Dyke climbed and painted Mont Blanc, which has an elevation of almost 15,800 feet, making it the highest summit of Western Europe. It was a…

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The UX of Everyday Things with James, Keri, Nolan, and Chirag Ghube 57:52

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Join the podcast team as they talk about usability, tech and everything in-between! This is a casual conversation with four of our producers. Enjoy!By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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How Jennifer McChristian's Military Background Influences Her Art, and more 1:07:41

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This is Plein Air Podcast episode number 252 with last year's PleinAir Salon winner and artist extraordinaire Jennifer McChristian. In addition to being an artist, Jennifer has served in the United States Army Reserves and in the Canadian Army Reserves. She has been a full-time artist since 2000, and teaches painting workshops around the world. She…

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Breaking Into UX Design with Grace Kew and Keri F 46:37

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Grace Kew and Keri chat about getting started in UX. Grace is a UX Designer looking for her first job. How do you get your first UX job? What do you do when 2,000 other applicants have already applied for that Junior UX Designer job? Grace Kew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracekew/By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Figma File and Project Organization w Lucy Kent and Chirag Ghube 46:45

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Lucy Kent is a Senior Product Designer. She reveals her top tips for organizing Figma files and projects to maximize efficiency. Lucy also brews up wisdom on transitioning into UX, building workplace connections, crafting startup design systems, and more. Take this podcast potion and level up your skills pronto! Lucy's Portfolio: https://www.lucyke…

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Four Painters Share Their Best Advice 1:51:59

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews painters Jill Wagner, Albert Handell, Aaron Schuerr, and Bill Schneider. Listen (and watch) as they discuss how to develop a style, how to stimulate yourself to the next level, and how to move forward when you're stuck. Our four guests even give you their best tips and advice on how to become a great artist. …

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What would a UX team for startups look like? with Nolan Stewart and James 24:34

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Nolan Stewart is the Head of Design at Eskuad. He is an incredibly talented UX Designer and an amazing visual artist! Listen to this episode to learn more about UX at startups. Follow Nolan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/ Let us know what you think: Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6 Follow us: Be a Wiza…

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Exclusive Dreamliners Art Marketing Q&A With Eric Rhoads 1:04:27

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In this episode, Eric Rhoads opened the floor to our friends in the Dreamliners* group for a special Plein Air Podcast that focuses on art marketing and the eternal question, "How do you sell your art?" Listen as Eric shares his answers on: - How much of your gross income you should spend on marketing - The American art market versus the European m…

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Creative Process, Designer Career Advice, Figma Tips, Generative AI: Jess Chan and Chirag Ghube 39:11

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Jess Chan is a Visual Designer at Nvidia with 10 years of experience. We talk about her creative process, Figma tips, advice for new grads entering the industry, and much more! Feedback: Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6 Links: Contrast: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/748533339900865323/Contrast EightShapes Specs: https://www…

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Can I get a patent in UX? 26:36

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James chats with Chi Kalu about the processes for patent filing, neurodivergence, research and design.By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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The current state of Immersive Technology with Avi Dwivedi and Chirag Ghube 33:12

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Avi Dwivedi is the founder of XRDI with more than 10 year of experience in Immersive tech. Join us in an conversation about the current state of Immersive Tech, Apple Vision Pro, and how to enter this industry! LINKS https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fy9OY7VxeMIEdqsCjQRhTI https://www.youtube.com/@XRDItv https://in.linkedin.com/in/avidwivedi https://youtu.…

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What is "shifting left" in accessibility? 31:49

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What is "Shifting Left" in accessibility? James and Luis chat about all things accessibility and discuss how companies can start the conversation, and prioritize this.By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility with Cathy Beaton and Chirag Ghube 22:41

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Cathy Beaton is an Associate Professor at RIT, NY. She talks about being a deaf professor and academic and about D/deaf and Hard of Hearing accessibility, generative AI, and a few of her projects. Stick through to the end for bonus content!!! TRANSCRIPT https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/ux-wizards/episode/01H2P7FXHRE7H09KTNQRSJCV1T LINKS Link…

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Kyle Ma – From Childhood Drawings to Plein Air Salon Winner 1:08:39

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Plein Air Painting … in China 1:27:28

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Joe McGurl's Connection to Nature 1:34:53

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Insights from James Gurney 1:24:56

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Andrew Tischler, New Zealand Artist and Influencer 1:28:37

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Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More 1:12:11

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Harley Brown and the 7 Essential Art Truths 1:31:17

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Kevin Macpherson on Escaping the Creative Rut 1:22:05

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Plein Air Podcast 259: Jill Carver's Painting Roadmap, and More 1:06:44

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Scott Christensen on His Color Palette, Gouache, and More 1:10:51

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AI in Hiring, Careers, and training with Kayvon Touran CEO of Zal.ai 46:24

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Joe Paquet on Artistic Choices and More 1:31:22

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Larry Moore on Creativity and Artistic Growth 1:22:47

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UX Wizards Bookclub: Don't Make Me Think, Steve Krug with Nolan, James and Keri 29:09

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Richard Sneary on the Worst Thing You Can Do When Painting, and More 1:18:09

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Getting a start in Maine with Santiago Zindel 35:19

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Max Blum on Design, Creativity, Midsummer Snowballs, and practical advice for new designers 44:17

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Breaking UX Laws: Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube 52:18

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Plein Air Podcast Special Episode: Artists for Lahaina 43:13

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James Hart Dyke on Climbing and Painting a Mountain Summit 1:09:38

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The UX of Everyday Things with James, Keri, Nolan, and Chirag Ghube 57:52

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How Jennifer McChristian's Military Background Influences Her Art, and more 1:07:41

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Breaking Into UX Design with Grace Kew and Keri F 46:37

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Figma File and Project Organization w Lucy Kent and Chirag Ghube 46:45

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Four Painters Share Their Best Advice 1:51:59

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What would a UX team for startups look like? with Nolan Stewart and James 24:34

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Exclusive Dreamliners Art Marketing Q&A With Eric Rhoads 1:04:27

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Creative Process, Designer Career Advice, Figma Tips, Generative AI: Jess Chan and Chirag Ghube 39:11

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Can I get a patent in UX? 26:36

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The current state of Immersive Technology with Avi Dwivedi and Chirag Ghube 33:12

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What is "shifting left" in accessibility? 31:49

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D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility with Cathy Beaton and Chirag Ghube 22:41