Posts by Nicholas Wilton
Noticing What You Notice – Philip Buller – Ep 70
We are who we are. The artist’s journey (and the journey of life) can take many paths, but all of them are fueled by knowing self. Why do you notice what you notice? And what direction will that “why” take you when you discover the answer? Meet Philip Buller. I’ve followed his beautifully figurative work…
Read MoreHere’s how subtlety leads to powerful art
The Art2Life Creative Visionary Program 2023 is starting in a couple of days, and I can’t wait! Enrollment has just opened up, so click here to learn more and sign up to join us: www.artlifecvp.com In the Creative Visionary Program, I talk about differences. You can see what I mean in this painting. There is…
Read MoreArt, Hope, and Pleasure – Insa Hoffmann – Ep 69
Art-making is a world of endless possibilities. It’s a door that anyone has the eligibility to walk through. And when we surrender ourselves to that journey, the impact is felt even beyond the things we create. Meet Insa Hoffman, a talented painter of abstracted landscapes from Basel, Germany. She first crossed my path as an…
Read MoreUse the principle of Design to make stronger art
The Art2Life Free Online Workshop starts tomorrow, Monday, February 13th and I’m so excited! Click here to join us if you haven’t already. I’ll be diving into our first principle — Design. The basic idea is that a painting is more interesting when there’s variety in the work. Take a look at this piece I’m…
Read MoreEmbracing the Unknown in Your Art – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 68
In a world filled with ever-growing uncertainty, running from what is unknown can feel like a natural response. Why wouldn’t you want to pursue something with an assured outcome? However, as artists, we must understand the role of the unknown in developing our creativity. Join me as I explore how embracing the unknown in our…
Read MoreWhat makes fearlessness possible?
I’m going for it on this painting I started last week and thinking about the upcoming free workshop. If you haven’t signed up, we’d love for you to join us! Staying free and fearless in your art is what the workshop is all about! What makes fearlessness possible is knowing how to fix your work.…
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