In this episode, Eric Rhoads interviews Ryan Jensen, an inspirational plein air artist who is making an impact in more ways than one. Listen as they discuss: - How he was inspired by his artist parents (a graphic designer and an illustrator) and their hard work; after serving in the Military, he took a painting class and went for it - The importance of a father's love and influence - Why you can use comparison to others as fuel for yourself - How art helped him with PTSD from the war and his addiction to sleeping pills and alcohol; how your strength comes when you ask for help ("It's okay not to be okay."), and the turning point he had when looking into his child's eyes - His involvement in the plein air community; how it helped him and inspired him to then begin mentoring other artists ("Pick a mentor that will inspire you and think big.") - And more Bonus! In this week's Art Marketing Minute, Eric Rhoads, author of , discusses why website traffic might not be as important as you think; and the top art marketing lessons of 2022. The Plein Air Podcast has been named the #1 Painting Podcast by for two years in a row.