Posts by Nicholas Wilton
The Art of Mistakes – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 95
How do you handle mistakes? Early in my art career, I avoided mistakes at all costs. But now they are easily the most interesting part of my work. On this episode, I’m diving into all things mistakes! Join me as I explore different kinds of mistakes, the fear around them, and how to leverage your…
Read MoreWatch how I glaze my oil & acrylic paintings!
The colors in this painting are pretty wild, but watch what happens when I start to glaze it. I’ll first demonstrate how I glaze in oil using transparent paint, a product called Liquin, and odorless mineral spirits. Next I’ll show you the same technique using acrylic paint, gloss medium, and water. Take a look! Glazing…
Read MoreArt and Life at 40,000 Ft. – Steve Lomprey – Ep 94
Do you feel freedom when you make art? Is the process life-giving or life-draining? A big part of ease in art-making has to do with how we think about it. It’s not hard to get so bogged down by our own thoughts that we lose objectivity. Today’s episode continues a conversation I’ve had for 25…
Read MoreIs it time to wreck your painting?
When I’m not sure if a painting is working or not, it’s time to make a big change. Big changes can help reveal what’s working and what’s not. I’ve made big moves on this piece, and it still isn’t working, but that’s okay because now I feel more committed to pushing it further. Watch how…
Read MoreThe Daring Adventure of Art – David duChemin – Ep 93
When was the last time walking into your studio felt like an adventure? Are you busy charting unknown territories in the land of creativity? Or are you trudging the same old paths on your canvas, hoping a breakthrough magically appears? Meet David duChemin! He’s a world and humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster,…
Read MoreHow to Set Yourself Up for Success
Check out these weird colors! This painting is so garish, but I’m excited about it anyway! Because I’ve started with colors I don’t like, it gives me confidence that I’ll improve this painting easily with colors I do like. I often begin with this strategy. In the first pass, I give myself permission to make…
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