Posts by Nicholas Wilton
How to Ride the Waves of Uncertainty – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 148
Magical things happen when we stay in the unknown for a while and begin to play. In this episode, we dig into the transformative power of intentional presence in art and life. Being truly present can facilitate personal growth, enhance creativity, and nurture relationships. Incorporating play and inviting intuition into your art will help you…
Read MoreAllow your art to shift how you feel…
I’m in Portugal for an Art2Life Retreat. A cool question came up on the first day that I want to share with you. It’s such a common issue. Watch here… I often talk about staying connected to your feelings to make your best art…but what if you don’t like how you feel and don’t want…
Read MoreHappiness Comes in Waves – Ep 147
We need balance in life and art—it’s a little like the art of surfing, where momentum and constant adjustment help us navigate life’s unpredictabilities. Wayfinding is all about making decisions in the moment to achieve better outcomes. This episode builds on the idea of finding your way as you go, emphasizing the importance of approaching…
Read MoreStaying present in your practice is everything!
I’m still in Greece and I find myself noticing everything more here. A stunning shade of blue, or a texture on a wall can stop me in my tracks! I’m taking tons of photos and I know they will inform my new art. What makes all this possible is presence. Here’s how I think about…
Read MoreBloom Into You – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 146
Creating something tangible—like a SPARK Playbook, which serves as a visual roadmap for your artistic progress—has transformative power. Artists can take small, meaningful steps to uncover their artistic direction and the value of playful experimentation using my five-step Bloom method. This method helps you stay present in the creative process and engage deeply with your…
Read MoreMixing the perfect blue…
Hello everyone I’m coming to you from Paros, Greece! This island is so beautiful! The colors pop among the whites of the buildings. There’s an amazing blue accent on many doors and windows. While on a run, I saw a big white church with a blue door. I love it so much and wanted to…
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