Plein Air Painting … in China

Episode 266 • Season 1

Plein Air Painting … in China

August 27, 2025

1:27:28

About this episode

<p>Back from nearly four weeks painting en plein air in China, Eric Rhoads shares his discoveries about education-driven plein air bases, a booming watercolor scene, collaborative scrolls, and a frank art marketing conversation, all co-hosted by guest artist Paul Friederichsen.</p> <p>Bonus: This interview includes a new Marketing Minute with Eric and Paul!</p> <p>If you want more resources: <a role="link" href= "https://painttube.tv/products/pleinair-magazine-subscription" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>PleinAir Magazine</em></a> publishes widely on these topics; Eric runs <a role="link" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@artschoollive" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Art School Live</a> weekdays at noon (Marketing Mondays included), and we have a <a role="link" href= "https://pleinair.tips/pleinairtips1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">free ebook of plein air tips</a> for anyone starting out. Keep painting, keep traveling, and we hope to see you at a workshop soon — maybe even in China.</p>