In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews plein air painter Joe Paquet, who is leading a special session titled  “A Beautiful Beginning: The Art of the Start” this year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Watch & listen as they discuss: – Finding one’s artistic voice through organic or adopted methods – Artistic influence, style, and authenticity – Art foundations, principles, and passion – Art principles, skill-building, and creativity – Artistic choices and techniques in painting, including color transition and subjective voice – Historic masters George Bellows and Winslow Homer – And more! Bonus! In this week’s Art Marketing Minute, Eric answers the questions: Can artists use giclee prints as a form of passive income? Should artists hire someone to handle their marketing? Related Links: – Joe Paquet online: https://www.joepaquet.com/ – PleinAir Magazine: https://pleinairmagazine.com/ – Plein Air Convention & Expo: https://pleinairconvention.com/ – Publisher’s Invitational: https://publishersinvitational.com/ – Submit Art Marketing Questions: artmarketing.com/questions The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by FeedSpot for two years in a row. New in 2023: FeedSpot has named Eric’s Art Marketing Minute Podcast as one of the Top 25 Art Business and Marketing Blogs on the web.