by Nicholas Wilton | Jul 30, 2023 |
Check out these weird colors! This painting is so garish, but I’m excited about it anyway! Because I’ve started with colors I don’t like, it gives me confidence that I’ll improve this painting easily with colors I do like. I often begin with this strategy. In the...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jul 23, 2023 |
It’s valuable to show your work to others because you gain objectivity. I recently showed this piece to my gallerist. She didn’t like the big brown area, and others reacted similarly. I looked at the painting with fresh eyes, and uncertainty bubbled up. Of...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jul 16, 2023 |
My favorite part of the art-making process is starting a new piece! Applying the first layers of paint in any way, in any color, is so fun! It’s the best time to experiment and play, because anything you do will be more exciting than a blank canvas. So, even if you...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jul 9, 2023 |
I’m super excited to be on the last page of my journal! There’s a celebration at the end of one and an anticipation at the beginning of another. Before I switch, I’ve been thinking about the common things I do that show up in all my art. Whether in a journal or on...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jul 2, 2023 |
Due to the large size of my paintings, the stools and ladders in my studio are an integral part of my practice so I’d thought I’d show you what I use and why. Of course safety is a big concern, I have fallen before! Here’s what I recommend if you want to work large....
by Nicholas Wilton | Jun 25, 2023 |
Here’s something I got from a lumber yard a few years ago that I cannot live without! Check it out… Using these wooden blocks helps the painting stay off the ground so all the extra paint drips off, keeping the bottom clean. It’s also easier to work on the painting...
