Are you painting for excellence or just to fill a space on the wall? Often I hear students speak about having to paint in certain dimensions, but bigger isn't always better...To sign up for a free webinar, check out: ⁠https://gaborsvagrik.eas

Do not over explain

Aug 19th, 2023 7m 47s

Painters are often tempted to over explain their subject by going into detail. But too many details muddies the character of the painting.To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registrationMake sure to

Alone Time for Artists

Aug 4th, 2023 7m 13s

A vital part of creativity is allowing yourself time everyday to pause and reflect. Here I discuss my philosophy of alone time and how I carve out time every day to achieve it. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.ea

Are you a Slow or Fast Painter?

May 20th, 2023 5m 57s

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but you can improve how fast you paint, which is particularly important if you are a plain air painter, if you practice consistently. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gabor

Work the Whole Painting

May 6th, 2023 4m 37s

When you write a paper, the best place to begin is with an outline, an overview of what you would like to say. Similarly with painting, especially plein air painting, you ought to focus on the big ideas, the whole picture, instead of getting bo

Does Brush Work Really Matter?

Mar 11th, 2023 6m 33s

I get asked by the students at our academy about brushwork and how much it matters, and that answer depends on your level. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registrationMake sure to visit my blog

Are Distant Shadows Always Lighter?

Feb 25th, 2023 6m 34s

Depending on the type of landscape you are painting, shadows in the distance may not necessarily always be lighter...To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registrationMake sure to visit my blog for f

How to Create the Illusion of light

Feb 4th, 2023 6m 35s

As painters, we are all illusionists, but how ought we to go about creating the illusion of light? In this episode I offer you some ways to improve your understanding and application of light in paintings. To sign up for this free webinar, ch

Painting rocks underwater

Jan 7th, 2023 6m 38s

After a long hiatus, we are back on the Concept to Canvas podcast with a rather unusual episode! In my recent webinar, "4 Key Mistakes to Avoid when Painting Rocks," I was asked a question regarding how to paint rocks underwater, and elaborate

Know Your Limitations

May 7th, 2022 4m 19s

In this episode I discuss best practices for dealing with our short comings when producing art. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more!Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/Instagram www.instagram.com/svagr

Best Cameras for Landscape Painters

Apr 23rd, 2022 5m 10s

In this episode I discuss my favorite cameras for shooting out in the field. For my Blog post about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 VII: https://svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/2021/5/8/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx-100-vii Make sure to visit

What are you Celebrating?

Mar 26th, 2022 3m 18s

One way to approach a painting is to consider what object (be it a color, person, animal, etc.) you want to be the star of your piece. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more!Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-

Stop Painting Large

Mar 12th, 2022 4m 35s

Quality should always trump quantity when it comes to painting. Perhaps working on a smaller canvas would help refine your painting skills.Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook www.fac

Art has no Middle or End

Jan 29th, 2022 7m 15s

While all art needs a solid foundation on which to begin, once you have the fundamentals mastered there is no limit to where your creative journey will take you.Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrik

5 Topics Painters Struggle with

Jan 15th, 2022 9m 24s

After years of attending and teaching workshops, I often get asked the same questions and see artists struggling with the same common issues, five of which I discuss here.Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Website svagri

Do I Need to Know My Subject?

Jan 1st, 2022 4m 57s

Are you immersed in what you paint? In this episode I emphasize the importance of spending time with your subject and absorbing your surroundings. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagr

Same Subject, Different Teacher

Dec 11th, 2021 4m 26s

Gabor contemplates on how every teacher has a unique way of presenting a subject, but cautions students against jumping around from instructor, to instructor, to instructor, and so on. Find a few instructors that really speak to you, and dive d

Picking a Frame

Nov 27th, 2021 4m 45s

A good frame should highlight the beauty of your painting, but how much is too much when it comes to choosing the right frame? Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/Instagram w

Choosing the Right Rig for your Tripod

Nov 6th, 2021 4m 5s

Which easels are the best for outdoor painting? Learn what to look for when buying a rig in this episode of Concept to Canvas.Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/Instagram ww

Can Too Much Information Hurt?

Oct 23rd, 2021 5m 5s

Images from the internet and social media are constantly around us, but can spending too much time on the internet trying to imitate other people's art actually burden our own creative process?Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional

Fear as a Motivator

Oct 9th, 2021 4m 9s

After a long break, Concept to Canvas is back!Today's topic is fear: Fear often has negative connotations, but have you ever thought about channeling it to motivate your art?Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Website sv

Identify Shapes

Jul 28th, 2020 2m 59s

Shapes are something we all can recognize. We don't need anyone to tell us what we are looking at. In this episode, I will explain my thoughts on this simple yet important topic. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.Websit

What is a Cool Red

Mar 4th, 2020 4m 2s

Red is a warm color. Or at least that is how we perceive it. However red can also be cool in relationship to other colors around it. In this episode, I will discuss this important topic. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional video

Should I Move Elements Around - with Randy Sexton

Feb 21st, 2020 4m 45s

Moving things around on our reference or in life can be good or bad. Listen to Randy Sexton's points on this topic. Randy Sexton's instructional videos:https://tucsonartacademyonline.com/randall-sexton-artist-instructional-videoMake sure to

Gettin The Character - with Andy Evansen

Feb 5th, 2020 5m 31s

We are all trying to say something in our paintings. Regardless of the message, we must tap into the essence of the scene. Today I have Andy Evansen in my studio and he will share his thoughts on this topic. Andy Evansen instructional video s