Posts by Nicholas Wilton
100th Episode – Nicholas Wilton and James Higgins – Ep 100
I cannot believe the 100th Episode of the Art2Life podcast is finally here! When I started this thing a little over two years ago, I didn’t really know what it would be about. But as we’ve taken this journey together, the theme of finding your way as you go has become central to not only…
Read MoreI’m finding my way as I go.
Welcome everyone, especially those of you who are new to this vlog! I’m just loving the conversations we share. Thank you for being here! This morning, I thought about how scary it was for me to start the Art2Life Podcast. I knew I wanted to do it, but I didn’t know how. There were so…
Read MoreRising Above Unbelief – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 99
A big theme that comes up frequently for the artists I work with is the idea of believing in yourself. Specifically, believing in yourself when others don’t. It’s completely understandable to care about what others think. Human beings are hardwired for community, after all. However, we can’t let someone else’s negative take keep us from…
Read MoreTry This New Painting Surface!
I was looking at old artwork and remembering I used to paint on a joint compound. It’s a material generally used with sheetrock found at any hardware store. I think of it as white mud. You can apply it to wood, and what’s so cool is that it has a nice toothy texture that’s fun…
Read MoreThe Art of Disruption – John Seed – Ep 98
There is something so powerful about disruption. Challenging the status quo is a message in and of itself, but when you apply that to art…it simply transcends. Meet author, artist, and disruption curator John Seed. John has written two books on disruption, with the second book chronicling an entire movement happening in the art world…
Read MoreHow to reframe rejection
We announced the winners of the 5th Art2Life International Juried Art Exhibition! You can watch the recording of our Opening Reception featuring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, joined by our wonderful juror, Anita Rogers, as she discussed the thoughtful reasoning behind her selections for the show. It’s been a great experience, but of…
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