January 5, 2009

Surface and Time

This is a detail from a painting I just finished. Sometimes parts of paintings are better than other parts. This kind of density of surface is what I am after. Shapes and forms disappearing and emerging simultaneously. Similar to life…memories fading and new experiences arriving, never perfectly clear, always changing and often just out of reach.

11 Comments

  1. artistsjournal on January 5, 2009 at 4:52 am

    I discovered you on Leslie Avon Miller’s blogroll. Your work makes me smile. Your studio visit video is great too.

    I am also encouraged and reassured when I read that you often paint over completely when something isn’t working for you. (After all, that just becomes part of the history.)

    It’s nice not to feel alone in that.



  2. Jeane on January 5, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    hey Nicholas – loved the video!



  3. Nicholas Wilton on January 5, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    Martha, thanks for checking out my work…I see that you work in a similar way..I love that. Also those cigarette machines are so Great! thanks!



  4. Traci Suzanne Marvel on January 5, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    Nicholas,
    You artwork inspires me.
    Thank-you for being brave enough to persue the gift that God gave you.
    May 2009 bring you much success!
    Traci



  5. Matteo on January 6, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Hey Nick,
    Happy New Year to you guys. I’m so looking forward to Esalen and Artplane again this year. I absolutely love those black and ecru paintings in your house and studio. The large long horizontal blue one looks really promising too.
    Your studio video is great. Thanks for that.
    Michela



  6. Nicholas Wilton on January 6, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Michela, thanks–so happy your coming to Esalen in May–it’s going to be great! Still want to do a workshop up in your area-Hope your finding time to do some artwork–I know you are….and maybe you will bring some down in May for us to see! It’s freezing cold right now but beautiful
    outside. xx- Nick



  7. Blue Sky Dreaming on January 12, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    I too have come over from Leslie’s blog…I especially like this latest piece and your thoughts on memory, surface…beautifully said.
    Mary Ann



  8. Sylvie Van Hulle on February 12, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Awesome!
    I like this detail a lot!
    Is it painted on canvas or wood?
    Wonderful colors!



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