Artful Painter

About Artful Painter

Art lessons for artists, collectors, and people who love art.

Publisher

Carl Olson

Category

arts · arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2018

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 152 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Clint McCall - Inherited Legacy

   Host Carl Olson interviews Clint McCall about his unexpected inheritance of Edgar Alwin Payne's legacy and his journey preserving it.

2. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Brad Teare - Poetry of Thick Paint

   What gives a painting the power to stop us in our tracks?For artist Brad Teare, it’s more than subject matter. It’s the energy of the paint itself—the texture, the color, the visible record of the artist’s hand, and the courage to embrace authenticity over perfection. Brad Teare is a Utah-based painter whose expressive landscapes are known for their vibrant color, bold palette-knife work, and richly textured surfaces. Before dedicating himself to fine art, he enjoyed a successful career as an illustrator, creating work for clients including The New York Times and Random House. Today his paintings are represented by galleries throughout the American West and have been featured in numerous museum exhibitions and invitational shows.In this episode of The Artful Painter, I sit down with Utah landscape painter Brad Teare to explore the philosophy behind his distinctive, richly textured paintings. Brad shares how his career evolved from illustration and woodcut printmaking to becoming one of today’s most recognizable painters of the American West. Along the way, we discuss how seeing Vincent van Gogh’s paintings in person changed his understanding of what paint could do, why artists should resist the temptation to imitate their heroes, and how finding your own artistic voice is a journey every artist must take alone.One of my favorite moments in our conversation comes when Brad describes texture as more than a visual effect. Every stroke of paint records a decision, preserving the history of its creation and inviting viewers to connect with the artist in a deeply human way. It’s a fascinating discussion about why original paintings possess a presence that photographs and reproductions can never fully capture.Whether you’re a painter searching for your own voice, a collector interested in what makes original artwork so compelling, or simply someone who appreciates thoughtful conversations about creativity, I think you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this episode.In this episode:How Brad transitioned from a successful illustration career into fine artWhy seeing Van Gogh’s paintings in person transformed his approach to paintingThe role of texture in creating emotional impactHow woodcut printmaking continues to influence his paintingsWhy authenticity matters more than technical perfectionWhat collectors see—and feel—when standing in front of an original paintingThanks for listening to The Artful Painter. If you enjoy these conversations, please consider sharing the podcast with a fellow artist or art lover.LinksBrad TeareWebsite: https://bradteare.com/ (https://bradteare.com/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradteare/ (https://www.instagram.com/bradteare/ )Other LinksMaynard Dixon Home & Studio: https://thunderbirdfoundation.com/visit-the-maynard-dixon-home-and-studio/ (https://thunderbirdfoundation.com/visit-the-maynard-dixon-home-and-studio/ )About the Artful PainterWebsite: https://theartfulpainter.com/ (https://theartfulpainter.com/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt (https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/ (https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/)Make a donation: https://theartfulpainter.com/donate (https://theartfulpainter.com/donate)Send an email: https://theartfulpainter.com/contact (https://theartfulpainter.com/contact)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.

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   21 May 2026

   Thomas Windsor - From Heart to Brush

   Doom scrolling on YouTube may usually be a waste of time but occasionally you stumble across a real, hidden gem. That happened to me a few weeks ago. I like watching YouTube videos about art and art history (and, truthfully, many other subjects). You know the way YouTube works - it takes your watch history and tries to predict other videos you might want to watch. YouTube wants you to keep watching videos - forever would be ideal for them. This was the case with my guest in this episode of The Artful Painter.YouTube suggested to me a video on a channel called Painting Therapy, by artist and cinematographer Thomas Windsor. That expression - painting therapy - hooked me. I clicked, and I watched, and I watched, and I watched. YouTube’s algorithm was happy, and I was enthralled by what I saw and heard as Thomas painted on camera. The binge has started and I kept watching and listening to Thomas. At one point, I left one of his videos playing as I worked on a large painting. I could not see what he was doing so I just listened to him talking in the background. I usually find it highly distracting to paint with words sounding off in the background. The words through me off so it’s something I rarely ever do. I can’t listen to podcasts while I paint, nor can I listen to songs with vocals. It’s weird I know - but that’s just me. But Thomas was an exception to the rule.After this experience, I knew I had to have Thomas Windsor on the podcast. I reached out to him and he graciously accepted. So, I’m happy to share with you our conversation in this edition of The Artful Painter. Wow! I learned a lot about Thomas in this conversation. Turns out, his day job is running a film production company. He is a cinematographer and produces commercial videos. Painting is a side-calling, but a very important one to Thomas.To whet your appetite, here are a few things we talk about:Thomas Windsor’s background in filmmaking and commercial productionGrowing up in a strict household with limited media exposureCommitting to “a painting a week”Why Thomas intentionally avoided formal art trainingPainting as self-education and self-discoveryThe connection between filmmaking and paintingWhy painting feels more personal and vulnerable than filmmakingThe difference between technical perfection and emotional authenticityThe influence of Vincent van Gogh on Thomas’s thinking about art and emotionCreativity as a direct emotional expression rather than a technical exerciseThe dangers of overthinking and perfectionism“Painting Therapy” and art as emotional regulationDepression, sensitivity, and the search for meaningObserving everyday beauty and “being an artist” in daily lifeThe importance of presence, attention, and wonderThat’s a lot to process in about an hour, but, shazaam! What an hour it was for me to converse with Thomas. I hope you enjoy this episode.LinksThomas WindsorWebsite: https://thomaswindsorstudio.com/ (https://thomaswindsorstudio.com/)Film Production Website: https://epiclightmedia.com/ (https://epiclightmedia.com/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaswindsorstudio/ (https://www.instagram.com/thomaswindsorstudio/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomaswindsorstudio/ (https://www.facebook.com/thomaswindsorstudio/)Painting Therapy channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thomas_Windsor (https://www.youtube.com/@Thomas_Windsor)Epic Light Media channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicLightMedia (https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicLightMedia)Other LinksVincent Laforet Website: https://www.vincentlaforet.com/ (https://www.vincentlaforet.com/)Vincent Laforet on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGfb_6taciyILmlJFxecvA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGfb_6taciyILmlJFxecvA)Philip Bloom Website: https://philipbloom.net/ (https://philipbloom.net/)Philip Bloom on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/philipbloom (https://www.youtube.com/user/philipbloom)Rodney Charters: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153552/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153552/)About the Artful PainterWebsite: https://theartfulpainter.com/ (https://theartfulpainter.com/ )YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt (https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlOlsonArt )Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/ (https://www.instagram.com/artful.painter/)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.

Inside a recent episode

Clint McCall - Inherited Legacy

Published 24 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Well, it goes back even further than that. And for what developed my father's passion was, for Edgar Payne, and he had told this story in the past that he was driving down the street and past an antique store, and there was a painting hanging up in the window. And he stopped, and he looked at it, and he ended up buying it. And it was an Edgar Payne painting. And he started doing research on Edgar Payne and ultimately located Edgar and Elsie's daughter, And her name was Dr. Evelyn Payne Hatcher. And she lived in a suburb of Minneapolis. And my dad reached out to her and ultimately went back and met with her. […]

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