
When is your Art done?
How do you know when your art is done? This question never seems to have a clear answer. I am not sure if I entirely do either, but I can share three helpful ways I think about finishing my art. This is what I am talking about this morning. Have a look here: The first...

I found this just down the hall…
I walked down the hall in my building, and I bumped into artist Terri Froelich. She was telling me how she is scaling up her work. It was super interesting to hear her talk about the whole process, so I asked to see her latest paintings. It was so fun to get a studio...

Opening the door of your own art
I can clearly remember a time when just the idea of art-making was fraught with worries and concerns. It wasn't the fact that my work was so bad. It was me. Sometimes I was overly concerned about what others might think about my art. Sometimes I would compare myself...

How to choose better for your Art + Life
Do you ever feel like you made the wrong decision? Upon looking back, it seems so obviously wrong. How could I make that decision? Well, that is what I am talking about today. Have a look here: If you want to be better able to choose what you want, especially...

Are you thinking big enough?
I remember not feeling so good about the kind of art I was making. I thought it was because of my circumstances. I had all sorts of ideas about what was or was not possible for me. But years ago, I had a conversation with my father, Clifford Wilton, who changed all...

I am not competitive
I used to hate competition. But now it doesn't bother me. I figured out that competition was so unpleasant because I was focusing too much on everyone else. I lost track of me in the process. Whether you are running a race, dancing, making art, or almost any kind of...

How to make your art more consistently
Do you ever set goals for yourself to make art so many hours so many times a week? I used to do that, but I discovered that it rarely works out for me. So I changed my thinking. That is what this video is about today. Have a look here: I call this strategy, "Following...

These 3 hacks help me make art
I love simple hacks that can help make my art easier, quicker, and better. Today I want to share three with you that I've recently started doing in my art practice. Maybe they could help you too. Have a look here: In the end, it is about creating more time for...
So you want to sell your art?
I received this question the other day: “Is it wrong to try to make art that sells?” This answer is, well, not entirely. And there is no one-size-fits-all answer. But from my experience, I coach artists to focus first on making art they genuinely love. The kind of art...

Maizy
A few days ago, we had to say goodbye to Maizy, our sweet dog. She was such a fixture in my life, in my family's life, and I know, for many of you, she touched your heart as well. I thought I would share a small piece of her sweetness with you today instead of talking...