by Nicholas Wilton | Jun 14, 2020 |
Today we are talking about how to make your art more like you. I love helping artists develop their own unique voice. That takes time and is hard, but it is especially so if your art is realistic. John’s book is about the contemporary movement in the art world called,...
by Nicholas Wilton | Jun 7, 2020 |
I have canceled my normal vlog today in order to express my solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and the dismantling of institutional racism and inequality. As I’m sure many of you are also feeling, my heart is heavy over the recent displays of violence and...
by Nicholas Wilton | May 24, 2020 |
What do I do now? This is the burning question I hear from artists more than any other. We ask teachers, artists, friends and just about anyone who might have a clue. But this question is not best answered by others. It is answered by you. And that’s what...
by Nicholas Wilton | May 17, 2020 |
Ever notice you become bored in your art and life if things stays the same for too long? We feel alive when something different shows up. It happens when the sun shines after a week of overcast days. It can happen by adding a bright pink color to a drab grey painting,...
by Nicholas Wilton | May 10, 2020 |
My recent work has been made without paint brushes. For me, it makes better art. Is this the case for you? Check out this week’s video to see why… That is what today’s video is all about. Click on the video below to watch. It has to do with control. I discovered...
by Nicholas Wilton | May 3, 2020 |
Making something 2D look 3D is almost like magic. A flat painting that looks realistic and dimensional can take your breath away. However, when I tried to make my paintings more realistic by controlling the paint and using smaller and smaller brushes, my art became...
