Posts by Nicholas Wilton
This is kind of cool…
Lately, I have been playing around with applying paint on unstable ground. This approach ends up causing the paint to deteriorate a little, which for me, is fascinating. I thought it might be something you might want to try too. Look here Let us know in the comments what technique or approach you are enjoying…
Read MoreOne of these could change everything for you
Nobody makes the same Art. They also don’t make it the same way either. I love talking about helpful ideas that we can use to make our best Art. I call them Principles. Principles are ideas that you can customize for yourself. Today I want to share my three favorite ones. Even one could be…
Read MoreYou + Art = Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I want to offer something positive, maybe even kind of loving, when it comes to thinking about your Art. When things get hard in my art practice, I remind myself of these three things. It always helps put me back in the driver’s seat of my art-making. Have a look here:…
Read MoreThe Art of your Heart
Do you ever feel distracted by the world of art outside your studio? So much so that it can distract from your art? We don’t want all those outside voices to drown out the internal voice emanating from you. There is a solution, and it has to do with balance. Have a look here: Balancing…
Read MoreConfidence is a con / Austin Kleon + Nicholas Wilton
It seems like everyone always wants to feel more confident. We are told that this comes from experience and just putting in the time. But what if confidence isn’t what is needed so much in art making? Join me in conversation with Austin Kleon, best selling author of “Steal Like an Artist,” writer, artist, and…
Read MoreThe miracle that is free
Don’t you love when someone shares something helpful with you- a tip, a hack, or something that makes your life better? On the flip side, if you share, it almost helps you even more. Today I am talking all about sharing… Have a look here: It takes an abundant mindset to share freely. Worrying about…
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