Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - After putting it off for a few years, I am finally starting the painting I promised my daughter and giving it to her for her 30th birthday. So I thought it would be fun to take you on the journey with me! Join me as we dive into a real-world example of how you start a painting and keep it your own when it’s meant for someone else. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Starting a painting, acrylic techniques, and staying loose [2:48] Keeping your art from becoming a beautiful distraction before it’s finished [14:06] ================================ CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - Where does vulnerability fit into your art practice? Is it something you embrace or avoid altogether? Embracing vulnerability is the key to creating authentic and powerful artwork. It’s also how we grow, not only as artists but as human beings too. Join me as I discuss the necessity of vulnerability, how it impacts our work, and how leaning into it can be a powerful catalyst for our life and art. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… A story of vulnerability [2:05] Our need for vulnerability as artists [10:38] Embracing vulnerability in art-making [18:54] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Daring Greatly (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 m ================================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - After wrapping up two phenomenal Art2Life Destination Workshops, it’s time to dive into my three big takeaways from these creative encounters. Specifically, we’re going to look at the three biggest challenges that came up for our participants. Join me as I share my thoughts around letting go and embracing differences, improving your proportions to improve your work, and breaking out of the need to be practical in your art practice. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Learning to let go and embrace differences [2:54] The power of proportions [13:30] Breaking out of practicality [21:22] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about future Art2Life Destination Workshops: https://www.art2life.com/upcoming-workshops/ ================================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - Where are you going next? If you could believe in any outcome for your life and art, what would it be? I’m coming to you directly from Mallorca, Spain where another Art2Life Destination Workshop is underway. These questions are just a taste of the conversations we’re having in this workshop, but they are crucial for getting clarity around what is possible for your art practice. Join me as we look at how vision, authenticity, and energy shape our creative path and help unlock our potential. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The challenge of belief [2:14] The anatomy of belief and the power of vision [7:09] Using authenticity to unleash your creativity [13:44] The vital connection between energy and art [20:29] Why belief changes everything [32:31] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the Creative Visionary Program: https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/ Learn more about future Art2Life Destination Workshops: https://www.art2life.com/upcoming-workshops/ ================================ CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - Do you have hang-ups around sharing your artwork? Where can we find the confidence to put ourselves out there? These are exactly the kind of questions we’re digging into with our Art2Life workshop participants here in Morocco. And for this episode, I’m hanging poolside with a few of our fantastic artists to answer questions about sharing our work, promoting ourselves authentically, freeing our minds from limits, and embracing our individual artistic journeys. You don’t want to miss it! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Promoting your work and getting it out into the world  [2:13] Sharing your work during the process [8:37] Reconciling the audience’s interpretation of your work with your own [11:24] Freeing your mind from design limits [14:54] Helping others embrace our creative journey [18:03] Authenticity, vulnerability, and strategies for posting viral content [22:22] Persevering through the fear of sharing your work [27:34] ================================ FEATURED ARTISTS Kate Rhodes - https://www.instagram.com/katerhodes.art/  Karin Holmström - https://www.instagram.com/karinholmstromart/  Patricia Hunter McGrath - http://patriciahuntermcgrath.squarespace.com/   Vickie Becker - https://www.instagram.com/fissface/?hl=en   Mavis Brake - https://www.instagram.com/mavisbrakeart/   Natasha Davis-Skjøth - https://www.instagram.com/natashalisbethart  Patty Marcus - https://www.instagram.com/pattymarcusart/  ================================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - The stigma of the starving artist has done no favors for our mindsets around money. The truth is, there is nothing but money in art! On this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into how we view finances in the context of our art practice and how reframing our perspectives around money and art can radically change our businesses and lives. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Growing up with a healthy view of art and money [3:24] Redefining the meaning of money and art [9:00] Understanding the shadowy side of money [14:09] Three mindset shifts for shaping healthy ideas about money [17:59] Practical advice for the financial side of your art business [28:55] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Luxury of Soul – Meryanne Loum-Martin – Ep. 58: https://www.art2life.com/2022/11/30/the-luxury-of-soul-meryanne-loum-martin-ep-58/  ================================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - Do you ever feel like you've hit a creativity wall? What if there was a way to optimize ourselves for more creative potential? I am absolutely thrilled to have my friend and an esteemed author, Dawson Church, Ph.D., joining us for this episode. Not only is he a prolific writer, but he's a dedicated scientist and a healing researcher. Dawson is also the visionary founder of the National Institute for Integrative Health Care, an organization dedicated to exploring and implementing evidence-based psychological and medical techniques.  In this conversation, we delve into a wide range of topics, from eco-meditation to EFT tapping and the intriguing concept of spiritual intelligence, as well as his latest book, "Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy." Prepare to learn new ways of sculpting your creative brain as we embark on this enlightening journey! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Understanding neuroscience and the awakened mind pattern [1:57] The link between meditation, creativity, energy, and synchronicity [10:36] Eco meditation’s effect on brain function and well-being [22:41] The story behind Bliss Brain and navigating energy sensitivity [31:03] The impact of novelty on flow and creativity [40:35]  The power of EFT tapping [46:48] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Bliss Brain (Book): https://blissbrainbook.com/  Mind to Matter (Book): https://mindtomatter.com/   Dawson’s FREE GIFT: dawsongift.com     Your Brain on Art – Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen – Ep 74: https://www.art2life.com/2023/03/22/your-brain-on-art-ivy-ross-and-susan-magsamen-ep-74/  ================================= CONNECT WITH DAWSON CHURCH Website: https://dawsonchurch.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawson.church.3/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EftuniverseEFT  ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - Are you an artist who struggles with the business side of your art practice? Well, have I got an episode for you. Please welcome back my friend and multi-talented entrepreneur and artist, Bonnie Christine! She is a powerhouse of creativity, offering incredible resources like her eight-week course, The Immersion, which equips aspiring artists with the tools and knowledge to not only start but thrive in the world of surface design. But beyond all these impressive achievements, Bonnie is a genuine source of inspiration for me and hopefully for you as well.  Today, we're delving into the world of art and entrepreneurship. A topic we don't often explore but believe is a crucial puzzle piece for any art practice. What if we stopped looking at the business side of our art as a chore, and started seeing it as an extension of our creativity and vision? Hit play and find out! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Bonnie Christine and the ins and outs of surface design [2:15] Entrepreneurship and thinking of your work as a solution to a problem [8:01] Marrying the worlds of business and art [18:30] Risk, teamwork, and becoming qualified as you go [30:41] Operating in your zone of genius to have the life and business you want [38:05] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED  Art, Life, and Design – Bonnie Christine – Ep 22: https://www.art2life.com/2022/03/23/art-life-and-design-bonnie-christine-ep-22/  Buy Back Your Time (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck/dp/059342297X/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616186041805&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6198429508264444296&hvtargid=kwd-1570478993935&hydadcr=6836_13185519&keywords=buy+back+your+time&qid=1696528388&sr=8-1  Immersion Live Conference: https://www.bonniechristine.com/a/2147647848/TmxtnPZi  ================================= CONNECT WITH BONNIE CHRISTINE Website: https://www.bonniechristine.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniechristine/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designwithbonniechristine/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonnie_christine  ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - There’s nothing like some time away from your art practice to build excitement for the creative road ahead. I recently took a backpacking trip with my daughters through the Maroon Bells, which is situated in the Elk Mountains of Colorado. Aside from an incredible time of connection with my family, it was also a great time to reflect on art, creativity, and the struggles we collectively share as artists. From my own personal challenges to the voice submissions we get on the website, I’m using this episode to share some timely thoughts about navigating the creative journey. Join me as I riff on humility, community, and healthy mindsets that positively impact your art and life. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The beauty of talent, creativity, and humility [3:20] Using community for self and artistic reflection [12:28] Thinking about art versus making art [18:53] Focusing on the experience instead of outcomes [23:23] Why progress gives perspective [33:26] Going at YOUR pace [39:36] Making art with your mind, body, and soul [41:32]  Finding ourselves and our art through play [47:22] ================================ CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life

Carl Heyward, a contemporary artist, discusses his process of creating contrasting themes in his artwork. He explores his artistic legacy and social responsibility, and reflects on the impact of COVID-19 and global issues. Carl also talks about his collaborative art-making process, the Global Art Project, and the joys of art. Overall, this podcast provides insights into Carl's artistry, mindset, and connection with the art community.