Posts by Nicholas Wilton
The Canvases Are Off!
My show opens this week and we’re at the final step — getting the work to the gallery! All the canvases are now removed from the support panels they’ve been stapled to and are ready to go. Here’s the process… The canvases will be stacked, rolled, and flown to Julie Nester Gallery. Once there, they…
Read MoreListening to Yourself – Silvia Poloto – Ep 135
Silvia Poloto emigrated to the United States in the 90s. It was here that she stumbled on a knack for art—and it changed the trajectory of her life. When Silvia was finishing her Master’s Degree, she started cutting out pieces from magazines and making collages. She started working with metal. Looking to learn more, she…
Read MoreCheck out the largest painting for my show!
I’m standing in front of the largest painting I’ll be showing at Julie Nester Gallery at the end of July. This has been fun to work on! The painting is much looser and more direct than the other paintings in the show, but it will still fit in with this new body of work. Check…
Read MoreBeing Seen – Adam Rosendahl – Ep 134
The power dynamics at play in an organization can often make it difficult—if not impossible—to form connections with coworkers and superiors. It’s easy to let prejudices and insecurity get in the way. But an environment of collaboration and trust is key to successful organizations. The truth is that as macho or hardened as someone seems,…
Read MoreTell your art story…
I’m heading to the finish line with this body of work and here’s how I think about this part of the process. When a picture is working, it has a rich story. There’s something dominant that brings you in and other areas of detail, like chapters, that carry you through. Take a look at these…
Read MoreBeyond the Shore – Kristin Little – Ep 133
I was walking into my studio the other day and met a woman who happened to be walking by. She’d recently taken my free workshop—while on a sailboat. It turns out that she’s an amazing photographer, artist, creator, and adventurer. When Covid hit, she—along with her husband and twin boys—embarked on a grand adventure: Sailing…
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