Art lessons for artists, collectors, and people who love art.
Artful Painter
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Art lessons for artists, collectors, and people who love art.
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Recent Episodes
April 17, 2026
Debbie Mueller - A Sense of Illumination
<p>There’s a moment in life when something shifts—quietly, almost accidentally—and it takes on an unexpected new direction. For <strong>Dr. Debbie Mueller</strong>, that moment came on a rainy day in Sarasota, Florida, with a reluctant brushstroke and a “really bad painting.” It changed everything for her.</p><p>In this episode of The Artful Painter, I converse with Debbie Mueller to explore her remarkable transition from a career in medicine to becoming a full-time artist. Though she found her work as a doctor in a successful OB-GYN practice rewarding, that one “really bad painting” sparked a decade-long journey that eventually lead to her leaving medicine and to pursue painting full-time.</p><p>Debbie’s paintings are known for their luminous quality, thoughtful composition, and inviting sense of presence. She exhibits nationally, teaches workshops, and continues to expand her reach through galleries and competitions.</p><p>Here are a few tantalizing talking points Debbie shares in her conversation:</p><ul><li>Why it’s never too late to start painting</li><li>How Debbie transitioned from medicine to full-time art</li><li>The power of daily painting challenges (and what they teach you)</li><li>A step-by-step breakdown of her painting process</li><li>How to balance self-critique without self-sabotage</li><li>Why community matters—especially for solo artists</li><li>How rejection (even at high levels) is part of the journey</li><li>Your first painting doesn’t have to be good—it just has to begin something</li><li>Growth comes from volume and repetition, not perfection</li><li>Strong artists develop self-awareness, not just technical skill</li><li>Limiting your palette can actually expand your creativity</li><li>Emotional connection matters just as much as technical accuracy</li></ul><br/><p>The bottom line: sometimes, all it takes is one small decision to begin. I’m sure Debbie is in for an exciting ride of her life as she pursues fine art painting full-time. I’m so glad to share with you Debbie’s story in this delightful and inspiring conversation.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Debbie Mueller Website: <a href="https://www.debbiemuellerart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.debbiemuellerart.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debbiemuellerart/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/debbiemuellerart/ </a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/latebloomerartist/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/latebloomerartist/</a></p><p><strong>Other Links:</strong></p><p>Strada Easel Challenge: <a href="https://www.stradaeasel.com/pages/january-2026-strada-31-day-challenge " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stradaeasel.com/pages/january-2026-strada-31-day-challenge </a></p><p>Monhegan Island, Maine: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monhegan%2C_Maine " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monhegan%2C_Maine </a></p><p>Oil Painters of America (OPA): <a href="https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/</a></p><p><strong>About the Artful Painter:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://theartfulpainter.com/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theartfulpainter.com/ </a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/</a></p><p>This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.</p>
February 11, 2026
Nicholas Coleman - The Lure of the West
<p class="">In this episode of The Artful Painter, I sit down with Western artist Nicholas Coleman to talk about what actually drives his painting process — it's not just technique, but also curiosity, memory, history, and places that won't let go of you.</p> <p class="">Raised in the studio of his father, Michael Coleman, Nicholas grew up surrounded by Native models, reference materials, taxidermy, and the working realities of the art business. What stayed with him wasn't just technique — it was a deep respect for history and for the places that shaped it.</p> <p class="">In this episode, we discuss his return to the Coors Western Art Exhibit, the tension between authenticity and trend-chasing, his recent exploration of African wildlife inspired in part by painters like Wilhelm Kuhnert, and why he sometimes ignores deadlines to get a painting "out of his head." We also talk about art school battles, conservation history, spaghetti westerns, and what happens when an artist receives a fifty-page contract connected to George Lucas. Have I got your attention now?</p> <p class="">If you care about painting, place, and preserving something larger than yourself, this conversation will resonate.</p> <p class="">Nicholas Coleman is certainly my kind of artist!</p> <p class=""> </p> <h3>Links</h3> <p class=""><strong>Nicholas Coleman</strong></p> <p class="">Website: <a href="https://www.nicholascolemanart.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nicholascolemanart.com/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicholascolemanart/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nicholascolemanart/</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicholascolemanart" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.facebook.com/nicholascolemanart</a></p> <p class=""><strong>Other Links</strong></p> <p class="">Bloody Bozeman: The Perilous Trail to Montana's Gold: <a href="https://amzn.to/4rer2UQ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener sponsored">https://amzn.to/4rer2UQ</a><br /> Henrik Coleman: <a href="https://www.henrikcoleman.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.henrikcoleman.com/</a><br /> Mediocre Amateurs: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@mediocreamateur" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@mediocreamateur</a></p>
December 31, 2025
s. m. chavez - The Strata of Process
<p>In this edition of the Artful Painter, I have the privilege of talking with s. m. chavez (Sean Michael Chavez). He is a native New Mexican artist known for his rich contemporary-western oil paintings that celebrate both the culture and landscape of the American Southwest. Born and raised in New Mexico, his work reflects a deep connection to the region's history and culture. Chavez is especially known for his depictions of vaqueros – figures that are deeply rooted in Southwestern and Hispanic history. Vaquero is Spanish for "cowboys."</p> <p>Chavez's soothing color palette of beautiful grays and muted colors, coupled with strong design skills honed from his background in illustration come together to allow him to bring his figures and landscapes alive. His distinctive voice blends traditional Western art influences with a refreshingly contemporary approach.</p> <p>It's no surprise then that Chavez has caught the eye of collectors of contemporary Western art. His work has been exhibited at major venues such as The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Albuquerque Museum of Art, The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, The Couse-Sharp Historic Site, and The Briscoe Western Art Museum, and soon the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale of January 2026.</p> <p>In this engaging interview, s. m. chavez shares insights into his artistic journey, discussing the influence of his New Mexico roots and the historical narratives that shape his work. He reflects on the challenges and joys of being an artist, the importance of authenticity, and the role of literature and history in his creative process (a word you will hear Chavez use frequently in our discussion). Chavez also touches on the balance between commercial success and artistic integrity, and the evolving nature of his career.</p> <p><strong>Links </strong><br /> s. m. chavez<br /> Website: <a href= "https://paintingsofthewest.com/">https://paintingsofthewest.com/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/smchavezart/">https://www.instagram.com/smchavezart/</a></p> <p><strong>Other Links </strong><br /> A Harvest of Reluctant Souls: Fray Alonso de Benavides's History of New Mexico, 1630: <a href= "https://amzn.to/4beLYpt">https://amzn.to/4beLYpt</a><br /> Herb Jeffries in the movie The Bronze Buckaroo (1939): <a href= "https://youtu.be/NMn21nICdro?si=PQMAUucUtkP6rEPZ">https://youtu.be/NMn21nICdro?si=PQMAUucUtkP6rEPZ</a></p> <p><strong>About the Artful Painter:</strong><br /> Website: <a href= "https://theartfulpainter.com/">https://theartfulpainter.com/</a><br /> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt">https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt</a><br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/">https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/</a></p> <p>This page may contain affiliate links from which I earn a small commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.</p>
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