Explore every episode of the podcast 🔥 The Artist’s Fireside

In this episode of Artist’s Fireside, Susan Jenkins dives into one of the most important principles in painting — creating a clear focal point. Learn how to use contrast, isolation, convergence, framing, and focus & detail to guide the viewer’s eye and make your paintings come alive.

But this lesson isn’t just about art — Susan also shares how finding a focal point in life can bring clarity and peace in a noisy, distracting world. With gentle encouragement and practical tips, this episode will inspire you to paint with purpose and live with focus.

Perfect for beginner and experienced artists alike, this conversation will leave you feeling both creatively challenged and personally encouraged.

In this heartfelt episode of The Artist’s Fireside, Susan shares a deeply personal and encouraging message about overcoming doubt — both as an artist and in everyday life. Whether you're just starting your creative journey or walking through a difficult season, this episode will remind you that your struggles don't disqualify you... they shape you.

Susan speaks candidly about the challenges of comparison, the frustrations of learning something new, and the heavy burdens that life often brings — from health battles to heartbreak. Through it all, she offers hope grounded in her faith, highlighting powerful scriptures like Proverbs 4:25–27, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 12:1–2, and Romans 5:3–5.

You’ll walk away with encouragement to keep your eyes on your own journey, permission to rest, and a renewed belief that joy is a choice.

If you've ever felt behind, broken, or unsure of your path — this episode is for you. Light the candle, press play, and let these gentle words guide your heart back to beauty, purpose, and peace.

💛 “Keep painting. Keep pressing on. And keep your eyes on the Creator who is writing beauty into your story.”

🎧 Episode 1: Paint Like a Rebel
Step into 19th-century Paris, where a group of bold artists defied tradition and dared to see the world differently. In this debut episode of The Artist’s Fireside, Susan shares the inspiring and heartfelt story of the early Impressionists—those creative rebels who painted light, life, and truth… even when the world rejected their work.

Learn how artists like Monet, Morisot, and Renoir broke the rules, faced harsh criticism, and sparked a revolution that still influences how we paint today.

This short story-style episode is perfect for listening while you sketch, paint, or sip something warm. Welcome to the fireside… let’s paint like rebels.