Check out this episode to get some of his tips for new (and veteran) outdoor painters.Ībout the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Matt Smith jokes that when he retires as a professional painter, he will become a full time plein air painter so he can spend all his time doing what he loves. He finds that in community, he would learn more from his peers than he had in art school. He reflects on how this simple exercise can better every artist.įor nearly 30 years Randy Sexton has been teaching workshops and has surrounded himself with a community of artists, which has proven tremendously beneficial in his career. In this episode, Randy discusses how exploring different types of brushes unlocked more of his creativity as a painter.Īfter a recent visit to the Sargent in Spain exhibition in San Francisco, Randy was struck by how often Sargent would copy other artists in order to better himself. If you are interested in more free content from TAAO make sure to visit our blog at Īs artists we are always learning, growing, and experimenting. If you want to learn more about Randy's 365 Day Online Mentorship Course with TAAO, visit: Painting has enabled me to be more observant and appreciative of the beauty and richness in everyday life.” The tale is a compilation of images that reflect the magic of life itself and the mysteries of light, color, and shape as I respond to the world around me.

He believes ,“Each painting is a simple sentence in an ongoing story that will take a lifetime to unfold. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA from the University of CT, Storrs.

Randy discusses with Gabor what inspires him and how he allows his intent to shape his work.Ībout the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes.

If you have no master plan or purpose behind your painting, then you may find improving your work difficult.

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