The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row. In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Lori Putnam, a plein air painter whose work is in private, corporate, and museum collections around the globe. Listen as they discuss: - Lori's principles of growth and process for success - The sacrifices that she and her husband made in order for her to pursue art as a profession - Some key experiences and people who guided her on business and marketing - What happened when her art workshops started filling up - Thoughts on studio versus plein air painting - What she does when she feels creatively "stuck" - The steps she takes to get ready for an art show - What artists can expect when they attend her pre-convention workshop at the next Plein Air Convention Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , discusses NFTs and social media platforms, and answers questions about how to know if your work is ready to sell and how you can use art competitions to market your art.