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https://Art2Life.com - I cannot believe the 100th Episode of the Art2Life podcast is finally here! When I started this thing a little over two years ago, I didn’t really know what it would be about. But as we’ve taken this journey together, the theme of finding your way as you go has become central to not only this show but Art2Life as a whole. So I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with my good friend James Higgins. James is a yoga instructor and spiritual guide for many while also being an artist, visionary, and world traveler. Join us as we look back at the last 100 episodes with clips and conversations designed to inspire you along your personal art journey. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Embracing the struggle and going all in on your art practice [3:38] Creating the space to figure yourself out [11:22] Finding our way back from the shadow realm [16:05] The correlation between freedom and self-expression [20:59] Tackling comparison and knowing when to move on [28:26] Becoming the best version of yourself [34:47] The reciprocal nature of the art-making process [42:16] Getting out of the messy middle [47:34] Bringing it back to our childlike essence and developing a quality “come from” [50:32] Announcing the contest winner [1:01:01] Creating confidence and final thoughts [1:03:59] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Finding Your Way As You Go - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 1: https://www.art2life.com/2021/11/10/finding-your-way-as-you-go-ep-1/  Live Like an Artist - Austin Kleon - Ep 3: https://www.art2life.com/2021/11/10/live-like-an-artist-with-austin-kleon-ep-3/  How Breakthroughs Occur – Marjorie Thompson – Ep 13: https://www.art2life.com/2022/01/19/how-breakthroughs-occur-marjorie-thompson-ep-13/  How I Do This – Robert Szot – Ep 14: https://www.art2life.com/2022/01/26/how-i-do-this-robert-szot-ep-14/  Finding Your Style – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 34: https://www.art2life.com/2022/06/15/finding-your-style-nicholas-wilton-ep-34/  Don’t Be a Baby and Keep Making Your Art – Jerry Saltz – Ep 54: https://www.art2life.com/2022/11/02/dont-be-a-baby-and-keep-making-your-art-jerry-saltz-ep-54/  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/  Becoming More Alive – Brandi Stanley – Ep 36: https://www.art2life.com/2022/06/29/becoming-more-alive-brandi-stanely-ep-36/  Life to Art – Nicholas Wilton – Ep 90: https://www.art2life.com/2023/07/12/life-to-art-nicholas-wilton-ep-90/  How to Move Towards Authenticity – Rick Scott – Ep 80: https://www.art2life.com/2023/05/03/how-to-move-towards-authenticity-rick-scott-ep-80/  How to Create Confidence – Susie Moore – Ep 72: https://www.art2life.com/2023/03/08/how-to-create-confidence-susie-moore-ep-72/  ================================= CONNECT WITH JAMES HIGGINS Website: https://jameshigginsyoga.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameshigginsyoga/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Higgins-Yoga-and-Meditation-100063630728421/  ============================= 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 - A big theme that comes up frequently for the artists I work with is the idea of believing in yourself. Specifically, believing in yourself when others don’t. It’s completely understandable to care about what others think. Human beings are hardwired for community, after all. However, we can’t let someone else’s negative take keep us from the life we’re supposed to live and the art we’re supposed to make. Join me as I share a handful of thoughts to help you rise above the unbelief of others and overcome paralyzing fear in your art practice. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The universal experience of rejection [2:16] Putting ALL of yourself on the canvas [8:22] How to bring depth to your work [11:28] Seizing the opportunity of vulnerability [20:30] ================================ 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 is something so powerful about disruption. Challenging the status quo is a message in and of itself, but when you apply that to art…it simply transcends. Meet author, artist, and disruption curator John Seed. John has written two books on disruption, with the second book chronicling an entire movement happening in the art world right now. Join us for a conversation about John’s life and career, disruptive realism, creative advice, and a sneak peek into the artists John profiled for his upcoming book. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know John Seed and how he brought his books to life [1:52] Exploring John’s writing journey from unpaid blogger to author [11:36] Understanding disrupted realism and bringing focus to a distracted society [17:29] Diving into John’s new book [25:59] John’s advice for those on the creative path [31:40] A sneak peek at the artists featured in John’s work [42:05] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Jenny Saville (Artist): https://www.instagram.com/jenny_saville_art/  Gerhard Richter (Artist): https://gerhard-richter.com/en/art  Marcus Jansen (Artist): https://www.marcusjansen.com/  Justin Mortimer (Artist): http://justinmortimer.co.uk/  Joseph Lee (Artist): https://www.josephleeart.com/  Katherine Lau (Artist): https://katherinelevinlau.com/  Anthony Peyton Young (Artist): https://www.bemiscenter.org/residents/anthony-peyton-young  ================================= CONNECT WITH JOHN SEED Website: www.johnseed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnalbertseed/?hl=en  ============================= 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 - Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram and some high-quality content catches your eye? Well, that’s exactly how I found the incredible Adrien Anne. Adrien is a pro skater turned travel content creator with a large online following. His gorgeous pictures and videos truly capture the essence of what it’s like to visit the destinations he showcases. Join us for a conversation about freedom, creativity, working with your partner, and the ins and outs of social media content creation. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Adriene Anne and the exciting travel content he creates [2:29] The story of Adrien and Rita and how they’ve worked together to build a large Instagram presence [8:15] Adrien’s favorite destinations [19:16] Adrien’s tips for social media content creation and pivotal aha moments from his journey [23:43] Exploring Adrien’s career as a pro skater [30:31] Unpacking the road ahead for Adrien [36:08] Additional content creation tips [43:59] ================================ CONNECT WITH ADRIEN ANNE: Adrien’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithadrien/ Rita’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reepetite/ ============================= 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 - It’s time for another Q&A session with the Art2Life community! Today, we’re diving into a plethora of artist questions that I think will help all of us reach our creative potential. Join me as we discuss starting, freedom, creating a new body of work, tips for art materials, gaining brand clarity, and the art of doing hard things. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Using enough paint [1:33] Doubling down on freedom [5:36] What’s your batting average? [8:28] Advice for creating a body of work [13:39] Using water with acrylic paint [17:41] What finishing materials do you use on your paintings? [20:52] Gaining clarity on your brand as an artist [24:03] Putting yourself into the work [31:14] Using oil paint on unfinished linen [40:00] The art of doing hard things [41:30] ================================ 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 - How do you handle mistakes? Early in my art career, I avoided mistakes at all costs. But now they are easily the most interesting part of my work. On this episode, I’m diving into all things mistakes! Join me as I explore different kinds of mistakes, the fear around them, and how to leverage your mistakes for creative success. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Unpacking the problem with mistakes [2:00] Exploring different kinds of mistakes [5:39] Why the fear around mistakes is worse than any error [10:29] Leveraging mistakes for creative success [16:08] Special 100th Episode announcement [29:31] ================================ 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 feel freedom when you make art? Is the process life-giving or life-draining? A big part of ease in art-making has to do with how we think about it. It’s not hard to get so bogged down by our own thoughts that we lose objectivity. Today’s episode continues a conversation I’ve had for 25 years with my dear friend Steve Lomprey. He’s a multimedia artist whose mediums include painting, videography, and music. Join us for an encouraging discussion about humanity, freedom, and taking a 40,000-foot view of life and art. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Steve Lomprey and the freedom to create  [3:03] Painting as the language of the unseen and unsaid [11:58] The birth of Real Fictions and embracing a human identity [20:51] The power of play and giving yourself space [31:32] A new way to be human [34:57] Steve’s upcoming projects [46:51] ================================ CONNECT WITH STEVE LOMPREY Website: https://www.stevelomprey.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevelomprey/?hl=en  ============================= 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 - When was the last time walking into your studio felt like an adventure? Are you busy charting unknown territories in the land of creativity? Or are you trudging the same old paths on your canvas, hoping a breakthrough magically appears? Meet David duChemin! He’s a ​​world and humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster, and international workshop leader. His breathtaking photos make you feel like you’re actually hanging out in the forest with wild bears, but it’s not just because he’s an incredible photographer. It’s something deeper. Join us for an engaging conversation around adventure, creativity, challenge, and growth that I trust will inspire you wherever you are on the art-making journey. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Understanding the relationship between creativity, adventure, and risk [1:41] David’s life and death experiences [10:20] David’s “come from” and the power of experience [15:08] The wonderful world of difference and juxtaposition [23:37] The synergy of challenge and flow [30:23] How writing and photography fuel David’s creative growth [41:14] The road ahead for David [48:38] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Author): https://www.cgu.edu/people/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/  ================================= CONNECT WITH DAVID DUCHEMIN Website: https://davidduchemin.com  Podcast: https://www.abeautifulanarchy.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidduchemin  Books and eBooks: https://craftandvision.com/collections/all    ============================= 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 - Has anyone else been craving rest lately? Or perhaps you’ve been burnt out for so long that the idea of rest feels like a foreign concept. If any of that describes you, don’t miss this episode! Join me as I share why rest is such an essential part of creativity, the power of pausing our art practice, and how real progress is made away from your art studio.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Learning the art of rest through sleep [1:30] The power of a pause [9:57] Why real progress is made in the absence of activity [16:10] Why presence and rest go hand-in-hand [19:21] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/   ================================= 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 - Right now, I believe artists globally are in a time of emergence. We are experiencing a kind of restlessness with how things were, and the desire for change has become inescapable. But dealing with all of the uncertainty around change as we figure out the new thing happening in our respective art practices can be such a daunting challenge. Join me for a deep dive into self-trust as I answer questions from artists trying to create better, stronger, and more interesting work. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Focusing on the journey ahead [1:22] Finding motivation when there isn’t any [8:48] Reworking old canvases [15:13] Using intuition and intellect in your work [19:46] Can you sell your art directly AND through a gallery? [25:19] Balancing objectivity and intuition [33:45] The power of owning your journey [43:15] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Art2Life Exhibition Call for Entry 2023: https://art2life.lpages.co/a2l-exhibition-cfe-2023/   ================================ 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