John Budicin is a painter taught by nature. He lives in California – his home since he moved from Italy when he was eleven years old. His painter’s eye, heart, and mind is filled with the lessons and experiences of his many years of painting outdoors. John is drawn to the golden hours of the setting sun, and the subtle colors of the rolling California hills muted by atmospheric haze as they recede into the distant horizon. It is the dance of light and shadow of the warm glow of a late afternoon that catches his eye and compels him to paint. John Budicin is a Signature Member of Plein Air Painters of America, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, the California Art Club, and Oil Painters of America. In this episode, John talks about his approach to painting, his process, and what inspires him. He shares his thoughts on the apparent rise in popularity of outdoor painting. John also shares exciting and inspiring stories of his some of his outdoor painting adventures. Above all, John reminds us to be humble students of nature. If you let it teach you, you will become a better artist as you absorb nature’s lessons. Mentioned in this episode: John Budicin website: https://www.johnbudicin.com Mark Rittorno website: https://markrittorno.com Plein Air Painters of America: https://pleinairpaintersofamerica.com Wayne Thiebold: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Thiebaud Len Chmiel: https://lenchmiel.com https://carlolson.tv/artful-painter/len-chmiel-an-authentic-nature-12 Beth Cole: https://bethcolehandmade.com Fredrix Red Lion Polyflax Primed Canvas (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/37njsON About the Artful Painter: Send me an email: https://carlolson.tv/contact Carl Olson, Jr. website: https://carlolson.tv The Artful Painter podcast: https://carlolson.tv/artful-painter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artful.creative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.olson.9847 https://www.facebook.com/carlolsontv/ Reading Essentials: https://carlolson.tv/reading-essentials Hand-made Artist Sketchbooks by Carl Olson: https://carlolson.tv/artful-painter-sketchbooks Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo1YmQXnMm21b-Slkr69Tg 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. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you.