Posts by Nicholas Wilton
What I am making this week
Hi there, I thought I would share what I have been working on in my studio today. I always enjoy seeing what others have been making, so hopefully, you find some value in seeing my recent work. I am pretty excited about this new work. Have a look here. So what are you making that…
Read MoreHow to handle copycats
Nobody likes a copycat – especially when they are copying our art. However, if we all think back to different times or stages of our art, we probably all have a time or two when we’ve been influenced a little too much by some else’s art. I know I have. I doubt this problem is…
Read MoreThe Art of Trees
I’m excited for you to meet an extraordinary artist. His name is Adam Wolpert. For over 35 years, we have been sharing our journeys, making art and I honestly would say, teaching each other. I have learned so much from Adam, even though our art is so different. For quite a few years, Adam has…
Read MoreThe story of Delita Martin’s Art
I love stories. But I especially love it when art tells them. Today I want to share Delita Martin’s art and the stories it tells. Her art is stunning, moving, and poignant. Once I met her, I understood why. I think you will, too. We all have a story to tell. It differentiates but also…
Read MoreThe trick I do with color
Today I am sharing how I create color when I start my paintings. From the beginning, I heavily harmonize them. Even though the painting is still very raw and unfinished, the harmonized color makes the work look cohesive. Check this out. This practice of creating beautiful colors keeps me excited in the early, and sometimes…
Read MoreMeet my art business mentor…
How do you take your art, creative expertise, or teaching and show it to a lot more people? How do you attract an audience? In the beginning, I didn’t know. I had to ask a ton of questions to create a business centered upon my art. Most of the answers I was looking for came…
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