Values with Murray Taylor

About this episode

Murray Taylor discusses the challenges and joys of plein air painting, sharing insights from his experiences in nature.

This week on The Plein Air Podcast , we sit down with artist Murray Taylor , a man who has spent an impressive amount of time chasing light, landscapes, and the elusive "just one more brushstroke." We talk about painting outdoors (yes, including wind sabotage), the strange joy of hauling art supplies into nature like a very optimistic pack mule, and what actually happens when reality refuses to match your reference photo. Murray shares stories from the field, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of insight that only comes from staring at a horizon until it blinks first. Expect laughs, honest talk about the creative process, and a reminder that plein air painting is part art form, part endurance sport. If you've ever painted outside—or thought, "That looks peaceful" —this episode will gently correct you. 🎧 Press play, grab a sketchbook, and prepare to feel seen.

People in this episode

Host: Plein Air Easton

Guest: Murray Taylor

Topics covered

• plein air painting
• creative process
• outdoor art
• landscapes
• art supplies
• endurance sport

Keywords

• plein air
• Murray Taylor
• painting outdoors
• art supplies
• creative process
• landscapes
• artistic endurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plein Air Podcast

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