Posts by Nicholas Wilton

What if I told you the real Fountain of Youth isn’t some expensive cream or magical pill? What if it’s something you probably already have sitting in a drawer somewhere? When most people think anti-aging, they picture supplements and serums. But the truth is so much simpler—and more powerful. Click below to watch today’s Sunday…

Ever feel like your confidence goes up and down when you’re making art? This has always been a challenge for me, and years ago, it was a real big one. It almost took me out of the game a few times until I learned some things. Back then, I’d be working really hard, everything would…

You know what I’ve been thinking about this week? The way we can get so tight about our materials. The hesitation that creeps in when you’re staring at that tube of cadmium red, knowing it costs more than your lunch. I get it. You want to make more art, but every brushstroke feels expensive. So…

I’ve been thinking about something in the studio today that feels important – especially for those of us who are always trying to “get it right” in our work. When you’re just starting out, there’s often a lot of focus on finishing everything. Making sure every corner is resolved and every piece is complete. But…

Welcome back to the Sunday Bloom! I’m in the studio today, and I want to talk about something a little trickier in artmaking: temperature.  We talk a lot about contrast – light vs. dark, rough vs. smooth, bold vs. quiet. But there’s another kind of contrast that’s all about temperature: warm vs. cool. In the…

Welcome back to the Sunday Bloom! Today, I thought I’d go over how I create support for my paintings on the wall.      Whether you’re using screws or nails, working with sheetrock or wood… this is the method I get asked about a lot. It’s a beautiful and efficient way to work, and it…