Posts by Nicholas Wilton
Creating Consistency in Your Art – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 83
Showing up in your art practice regularly has all kinds of benefits. But the first step is understanding that it’s difficult to do. There is tremendous resistance to making art with any consistency. I’ve always struggled with consistency, but this week I want to share some tips and strategies that have been absolute game-changers for…
Read MoreWorking large, small, and everything in between!
What sizes of paintings do you like to make? I work large, small, and everything in between! I have several different sizes going on in the studio now. Let me show you my favorites. Some sizes I choose are based on what people will buy, such as “the above the couch” painting. Also, because I’m…
Read MoreMindful Objectivity – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 82
The perception of our art can be different than how we see it. After all, we don’t just make art for ourselves. We make it for others too. And the viewers of our art bring their own perspectives to the canvas. If we’re too focused on authenticity and making personal work, we can lose sight…
Read MoreTake a look inside my sketchbook…
I’m coming to the end of one of my sketchbooks. Before it gets tucked away on a shelf, I thought it’d be cool to show you some of its pages. After all, the point of this vlog is to inspire, and you might want to try making a book like this, too! I use this…
Read MoreArt Q+A Today – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 81
Join me as I dive into another diverse group of questions from the Art2Life Community. We’ll discuss how to trust your process, develop your intuition, use acrylics and cold wax, evaluate art world relationships, and do more of what you love. Nobody owns the “right answers” when it comes to art, but I hope my…
Read MoreA time-saving tip to take to your studio
Here is a simple tip that helps me stay in a flow as I paint. It could help you too! I use color-coded bins to keep my paints organized. My paint tubes get so messy that I can’t even tell what color is in them. But if I take them from the bin marked with…
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