Posts by Nicholas Wilton
Choosing 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
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