Aimee Erickson on Understanding Composition, and More
From Plein Air Art Podcast by PleinAir Magazine
September 12, 2024 · 1h 12m · Episode 262
About this episode
Aimee Erickson discusses her artistic journey and insights on plein air painting with host Eric Rhoads.
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 beginners – What it was like to paint inside the Portland Museum of Art during the Monet to Matisse exhibition – Interesting interactions with the public when painting on location – Composition, the limitations of rules, and simplifying the process of painting – And much more! Bonus! What are some ways for artists to effectively use social media? How do you get more eyeballs on your Instagram posts that will lead to serious potential buyers? Eric Rhoads answers in this week's Art Marketing Minute Podcast. Related Links: – Aimee Erickson online: https://www.aimeeerickson.com/ – Pastel Live: https://pastellive.com/psl2024 – Realism Live: https://realismlive.com/ – PleinAir® Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/ – Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/ – Fall Color Week: https://publishersinvitational.com/
People in this episode
Host: Eric Rhoads
Guest: Aimee Erickson
Topics covered
- plein air painting
- composition
- personal growth
- social media for artists
- art marketing
Keywords
- plein air
- composition
- art marketing
- social media
- painting techniques
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PleinAir Magazine, Instagram
Places: Florence, Portland Museum of Art
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