Masterclass Insights: An Exclusive Q&A With Daniel Sprick

We're taking podcasting to the BEACH in this fun and candid conversation all about ART with modern master, Daniel Sprick!
Don't miss Dan's amazing advice for beginning artists. He shares some of his own struggles and goals as an artist and reveal why he calls himself a "beginner who's been painting for 50 years".
Dan's Website: danielsprickart.com/
Dan's Instagram: @sprickdaniel
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[@mindofwatercolor]

Sprick is a superstar. Such an amazing artist! The interview was an artistic feast for the ears so thanks. I especially loved the watercolor-like beginnings comments and the comments on composition (my favorite subject). You are blessed to have access to his wisdom. You might be interested to know that Eric Rhodes is becoming more interested in watercolor and gouache. He mentioned it at PACE and how watercolor can make you a better oil painter. Hope you and family are well my friend!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Did you enjoy PACE? I was sad to miss, especially because you were there! 🙌 That’s interesting and so great that Eric is trying to bring in more water media! And yes, painting with Dan is a privilege that I never take for granted! Our Denver art group is truly exceptional. Would love to collab again soon! 😃

[@mindofwatercolor]

@@EmilyOlsonArt enjoyed it so much. I mostly loved meeting other painters. I plan to go to the Reno one next year.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

@mindofwatercolor oh I’m so glad! Your paintings were all so beautiful!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

@@EmilyOlsonArt thanks so much!

[@ScottRuthvenFineArt]

Thanks Emily and Dan for such an interesting conversation! Dan's thoughts about the honesty of craftsmanship at 20:39, really resonate.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

Thank you .this was so fun to watch,i love seeing artists at work ,i am an artist who paints every day for the joy of learning,color is so wonderful,i have been painting in acrylics and watercolor for 29 years ,i was 36 when my 2 boys went off to school,bob Ross told me i can do it and he was right,I am now 65 and at times feel like a beginner,it is fine ,I love art with a passion

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Wonderful!

[@Sweetdreamsatthebeach]

Daniel is so down to earth with a wealth of information in this video. His works speak for themselves. He is such a seasoned artist that knows what gives him inspiration and the drive to keep painting. In simple words, “quantity means quality”. The more you paint the better your painting’s will evolved to look the best and you won’t believe what you just painted. I found this out first hand after I painted like a mad woman getting ready for my first art show in 1990. I also had the amazing opportunity to meet Elaine de Kooning at her studio in the Hamptons. She was so down-to-earth like Daniel here and very inspirational. She was commissioned to do a painting of JFK when he was alive. She had those preliminary paintings of him, that looked finished, hanging like expensive area rugs in her finished basement along with many early paintings of her husband’s, William de Kooning. I liked her abstracts but her portraits were surreal. I couldn’t wait to get back to my studio to paint after talking with her. I so understand Daniel’s thought on keeping his PleinAir paintings. There are some of my paintings that hold deep memories and I will not sell them. What a GREAT interview! You asked all the right questions with such a natural casual insightful spirit. Thank you !!

[@ARTDETAILS]

For what I can gather, looks like Daniel Sprick is using Weber Turpenoid Gel painting medium as a dryer. Great interview, I learned a lot. Thank you

[@mklarson2980]

Wow, what a rare privilege. Witnessing a master's process, is there anything better for an artist? Dan is so kind and generous and an inspiration in every way. Thank you both for a great interview.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Couldn't agree more!

[@user-zi8qi9ip2g]

What an experienced and talented artist…laid back, calm and fun to listen to. PS-I picked up a paintbrush and held onto it as I watched this video…hoping I would be ready to work on my current paintings…and I did! Getting the brush in your hand is half the battle!😜 We are so lucky to get to listen to and watch these painters. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad you felt inspired!

[@Jlalode]

What a treat! He is such a phenomenal artist.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

He really is!!

[@JonBradhamArtist]

Wow! What a wonderful interview. Thank you 🙏 he is so humble and wise - the Obi Wan of contemporary realism

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

He really is! 😃

[@daleshawn1910]

What an amazing artist! Thank you for this interview. I love his work.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelvires8871]

The world doesn't get to hear and see enough of Daniel Sprick. Great job on the interview. Also I kept wanting to see what the lady sitting and painting was doing. Is she a Sprick student?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

That’s the lovely Jen Starling, fellow artist and Dan’s gf! 🙌

[@nickfeganart5776]

Thank you so much Emily for this video. Daniel Sprick is an amazing painter!! I bet you were thrilled? He looks so down to earth, and you said, he's 71 and does push-ups every day, plein air-painting and not tiring, when you guys are done!! True inspiration. Thank you Dan for giving us the joy to watch your talent.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I never take for granted the opportunity to paint and talk with Dan! He is just a wonderful mentor.

[@scottjonesfineart]

Persistence! My new go to word.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

YES! 🙌

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Emily, I am truly glad that you have taken the time to talk to these artists and you are very good at drawing them out and finding more about them, their processes and influences, thank you.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that!

[@criswalton7636]

This was so interesting!! What words of wisdom! I have noticed that both the oil painters you interviewed are wearing gloves? My first painting class was in oils when I was 10 years old....a long, long, time ago and I remember always leaving class with a headache and paint all over my hands, is this a new recommendation for oil painters? Thank you, love these interviews, thank you for taking the time out of your beautiful trip to share these interviews!!!

[@bahumdinger8361]

Thanks for this...great painter and teacher

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joanbauman1571]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you!!!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@ninart5899]

Another great interview!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you! 🙌

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Wow....this conversation is so rich...both of you...kudos

[@jimorlowski5051]

my thought is thie fellow you interview is one grounde guy - kudos to him and kudos to you for the great interview questions and presentation....

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Wonderful. I have never used oil, started painting 2 years ago. I live in Colorado and would enjoy taking a class from you in watercolor. I havent taken a class before

[@barbarag7831]

Wow! Great interview. I enjoyed this very much, and I learned so much, too. Thanks for posting this.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@meldixon1918]

Such an awesome dude, I’m inspired to do some pushups now.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Hah hah! Yes! 💪

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I m oil painter. But i subscribed because of these videos

[@flippdoutfurniture6510]

So inspiring. Beautiful souls. Thanks you ❤❤

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thanks for listening!

[@Shuvah2Him]

One of the best interviews ever

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Aw thank you! ❤️🙌

[@sharongallagher3443]

Very interesting interview. I like hearing how an artist thinks while painting.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@racheldowling9974]

Wonderful! Do you have a linear perspective resource you would recommend?

[@EmilyC-hy4rh]

Great Video!!! Have you ever tried Lisilinka metallic watercolor paints? They look interesting, but I don't know if they are any good...