In this podcast, I talk with Nashville watercolor artist Phil Ponder. His painted historical buildings, homes, mansions, schools, churches, lighthouses, and other public places have preserved historic architecture throughout the US as well as internationally. With more than 700 paintings under his belt despite becoming an artist after retirement, Phil has built a name for himself in Nashville over the years to the locals.

Born in Florida, Phil shares what it was like growing up in the small town of Ocala. He talks about the artistic influence his mother Onie gave him and how she lived to be one of the oldest women in the world at 112 years old. He shares his career path and how a chance meeting at a frame shop changed the course of his career as an artist after retirement. He discusses his technique, his newest projects and offers advice to other artists starting out.

Phil also shares how successful his retail sales have been by selling prints, puzzles, and his newly released book. He also talks about his commissioned work.

You can watch the YouTube video here.

You can read the full story on The Creative Push blog.

You can see more photos from the interview at Sheri Oneal Photography.

Podcast Gear- Here is a list of gear that I use to record these podcast episodes. Some of the links included in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions in these stories are my own.

Logic Pro

Zoom H5

Sure SM58 Microphones

Blue Yeti USB Microphone

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones

Desktop Tripod Mic Stands

Sandisk Extreme Pro Memory Cards