Posts by Nicholas Wilton
The Unveiling of You – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 139
An art exhibition may be one of the most challenging things you ever do—yet entirely worth the effort. I used to be anxious about completing exhibitions on time. The thought of having to create a body of work on a timeframe can be debilitating. So why put yourself through the process? Is it worth the…
Read MoreA studio cleanup tip…
I’m back from my show opening, and it’s time for a bit of studio housekeeping. I’ve returned to several buckets with dried-up paint. Take a look… It makes clean-up easy because I only have to use a screwdriver to scrape the dried paint out. This is an efficient way to dispose of the paint. It’s…
Read MoreBuilding Momentum – Nino Yuniardi – Ep 138
Nino Yuniardi started painting when he was 14 to relieve stress. When he creates his art, he takes things and imbues them with new meaning. That’s why his art is fun, playful, and full of vibrant colors. It’s light-hearted because it’s focused on healing. He pays attention to his energy. If he’s not feeling it,…
Read MoreSeeing Your Path – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 137
As an artist, the thought of not knowing what comes next is bothersome. But “not knowing” is often necessary. Sometimes we have to spend time pondering what’s next. We need to give ourselves space and time to sit with the discomfort of uncertainty. We have to get comfortable with the phenomenon of doing and not…
Read MoreChoosing the perfect finish….
In art and life, we all get stuck at times and don’t know how to move forward. Whenever this happens to me, I’m reminded that the answer is always the same—just try something! This just came up for me as I was completing my newest work. I wasn’t sure what the final finish should be…
Read MoreDraw Your Feelings – Rukmini Poddar – Ep 136
Rukmini Poddar is an artist, educator, and designer. Her creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and creative storytelling. She is an artist who draws feelings. She admits that stumbled into art. It wasn’t a planned career path. When Rukmini graduated college, she was burnt out. As a graphic designer, she spent much of…
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