Posts by Nicholas Wilton
Art Adventure Stories – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 89
There are a bunch of Art2Life workshops on the horizon, and all of the excitement has me reminiscing about how much of an adventure they can be. So I thought it would be fun to share some of those experiences with you on this episode! Get ready for some wild stories you’ll have to hear…
Read MoreStepping up to work larger
Due to the large size of my paintings, the stools and ladders in my studio are an integral part of my practice so I’d thought I’d show you what I use and why. Of course safety is a big concern, I have fallen before! Here’s what I recommend if you want to work large. Take…
Read MoreThe Nomadic School of Wonder – Barbara Groth – Ep 88
Art-making is an invitation to presence. It’s where we learn to become more sensitive to the world around us and let go of everything that isn’t in front of us. Meet Barbara Groth. Barbara has spent 30 years pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in emerging technologies, human experience, design, storytelling, and social impact with…
Read MoreA simple studio set-up tip…
Here’s something I got from a lumber yard a few years ago that I cannot live without! Check it out… Using these wooden blocks helps the painting stay off the ground so all the extra paint drips off, keeping the bottom clean. It’s also easier to work on the painting when it’s elevated. The wood…
Read MoreFinding Your Brand – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 87
There are so many parallels between making your art and making a business that sells your art. I deliberately don’t spend a lot of time talking about the business side of things because I believe that the creative solutions I teach on the canvas are universal for promoting our work as well. Join me as…
Read MoreMixing the perfect gray
As I paint, I collect extra paint in cans and end up with muddy grays that can be useful when I need a neutral color. These neutrals work well next to saturated colors. However, they sometimes have too much color and aren’t used as effectively as gray can be, so you have to adjust. Watch…
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