by Nicholas Wilton | Feb 13, 2022 |
About 25 years ago, I worked in a small isolated studio. I’d work on my art all day long without seeing anyone, and I became lonely. As a result, I came up with the idea of maybe teaching a workshop to get me out around more people. As I was figuring out what to...
by Nicholas Wilton | Feb 6, 2022 |
How can we fit an art practice into a busy life? The stress of finding the time can cause you to stop making art. Getting into the studio frequently to keep the artistic fire burning is hard to pull off. However, connecting with your art in other ways daily can make...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jan 30, 2022 |
The art we make is like an invitation, first for ourselves and then for others. Like an actual invitation to a place or event, our art encourages those interested to come into our created world. So, it’s crucial to understand how others experience that first...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jan 23, 2022 |
Even if a painting is not working, I can always find some part I like. These are clues as to where to go next. Let me show you what I mean… Even in the mess we make, there’s hope! Beautiful clues emerge, like certain colors together or how a line relates to a...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jan 16, 2022 |
The art-making journey has many high points, like when the art comes so quickly or sells. But there’s one thing that tops all others, and that’s breakthroughs. These change everything. I am always curious about breakthroughs and how we can experience more of them....
