by Nicholas Wilton | Nov 7, 2021 |
When it comes to art-making, it’s best to stay an amateur! It seems counterintuitive since we tend to want to be masters of what we love to do. However, maintaining that beginner mindset — exploring, discovering, and following missteps- keeps the imagination...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 31, 2021 |
We all encounter hard patches in life. Recently, I hit one. The silver lining to difficulty is that it usually comes with a learning opportunity. For me, this was the reminder that there are three approaches we can adopt when faced with challenges in our life. I...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 24, 2021 |
Animals dressed like kings, girls with bird heads, cats as large as houses — such paradoxical imagery feels surprisingly and divinely universal. We’ve all had these powerful dreams. Alexandra Eldridge’s art taps into this inner world and, in doing so, invites us...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 17, 2021 |
Although my work is more intuitive and personal, I’m always attracted to artists who clearly communicate a strong, meaningful message. Stephen Mangum is one such artist. He grew up in the south in the 50s and 60s and witnessed firsthand disturbing events during...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 10, 2021 |
Last week I showed you a way to make dark lines by covering up shapes and leaving remnants of color. Today I want to show you how to create light lines in a similar but different way. Check this out… Leaving light hairlines where shapes of similar values meet is a...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 3, 2021 |
I love working with lines in my art. Usually, I use a tool like a pencil to make lines. But today, I thought I would share a different way to create lines and add richness to your work. Have a look here. I have found surprisingly beautiful and different lines by...
