Posts by Nicholas Wilton

Retreats help uncover improved artistic skills and are a way to fuel your inspiration and enthusiasm. What participants are really looking for on a retreat is not just improved artistic skills but a lifelong practice that fuels continual personal and creative development. In this episode, I’ll answer three questions that we all ask from time…

You have to get lost to find yourself—it’s how we grow. The intersection of art-making and travel is fascinating. I’m exploring how these experiences cultivate a sense of presence and inspire creativity. Let’s embrace the mindset of travel over vacation and the artistry involved in exploring new destinations. Cultivating presence, both in new environments and…

Judy Tuwaletstiwa, a multidisciplinary visual artist, writer, and teacher, had no idea she was an artist for many, many years. After being told she was ‘no artist’ by her 7th-grade teacher, she didn’t create art until later. Judy shares her insights on aging as a liberating gift, allowing her to focus on what truly matters.…

We get to understand who people are by hearing their stories, by listening to where they’ve come from, what they’ve done, and who they are—so why don’t we share our stories more freely? Many of us carry embarrassment or shame about our past, but our stories have the potential to foster genuine connections and dispel…