Posts by Nicholas Wilton

I often think of Art as the coming together of things that the artist, according to their preference, chooses. I love that there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to what those things are. It literally can be anything. However it is in the presentation of those things within the art that can…

Controlling some things and letting others go in your art is key. Not always knowing where we are going helps make out art vibrant and authentic. How much spontaneity is in your art?

Art Making can feel hard. Sometimes super hard. I have experienced it and I watch others experience it. I am sure things can sometimes feel hard for you too. Thankfully, there are three positive aspects of things being hard. All of them are good. I am quite outside my comfort zone right now and so…

If we are thinking about other people’s work when we are making art, then we are not really making our own art. The activity of comparing, admiring, and imitating other people’s work is a very different activity than making your art. These two activities should be kept far apart as they don’t help each other.…

I thought I had to have everything figured out before I could teach. I thought I had to be an expert, so I waited a long time before I started teaching. I wish I hadn’t. There are some great reasons to teach especially if you are creative. Here are the top 3 reasons why you…

We all have those moments where we feel stuck and depleted – the creative drive is just not there. I’ve thought about this a ton lately, and I’ve come to the realization that there is a huge connection between inspiration and creativity. We must do things that inspire us, as this is what feeds our…