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https://Art2Life.com - Every time I make art, I'm thinking about how it relates to my life. The ideas around art as a practice profoundly affect the kind of art you create and the speed and progress you make. Today, I’m going to be talking about the inherent life metaphor built into the art-making process. Join me as I take an in-depth look at getting started, why self-optimization is the key to more creativity, how to optimize yourself, and so much more. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Why thinking only gets you so far and the practice of starting [2:25] Self-optimization as a path to creativity [7:52] Slowing down for new experiences [15:06] Using different tools and pushing boundaries [24:50] Letting go and embracing change [31:13] ================================ 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 are a bunch of Art2Life workshops on the horizon, and all of the excitement has me reminiscing about how much of an adventure they can be. So I thought it would be fun to share some of those experiences with you on this episode! Get ready for some wild stories you’ll have to hear to believe while unpacking the benefits of curiosity, travel, and community for your art practice. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The creative energy of travel and community [2:33] Laughing yoga and the time Nick almost got beat up [8:26] Crazy critters and illegal fireworks [15:05] ================================ 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 Learn more about Art2Life Destination Workshops: https://www.art2life.com/upcoming-workshops/

https://Art2Life.com - Art-making is an invitation to presence. It’s where we learn to become more sensitive to the world around us and let go of everything that isn’t in front of us. Meet Barbara Groth. Barbara has spent 30 years pushing the boundaries for what's possible in emerging technologies, human experience, design, storytelling, and social impact with companies such as Walt Disney, Pixar, and Meow Wolf. In 2015, she founded the Nomadic School of Wonder (NSOW), which seeks to take guests on adventures in awe that are rooted in nature, art, community, and play. Join us as we discuss wonder, awe, presence, and how those things lead to breakthroughs in our art and life. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Barbara Groth and the heart behind the NSOW [2:43] Creating embodied and collaborative experiences [9:07] Exploring the origin and magic of Meow Wolf [18:01] The power of equine-assisted therapy [24:44] Understanding the impact of presence and awe [31:47] The road ahead for Barbara and the NSOW [42:28] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED 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/  Meow Wolf: https://meowwolf.com/ Awe (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform/dp/1984879685/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjwhdWkBhBZEiwA1ibLmLBRCv8c1Qc9JY1iqHr83YwXyw7PMvV_jpeRjhriJIuotrsWMO9H5xoCpA8QAvD_BwE&hvadid=644943634060&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14430360430687615210&hvtargid=kwd-1941841025969&hydadcr=20696_13409770&keywords=the+science+of+awe&qid=1687551988&sr=8-1#customerReviews  How The Nomadic School Of Wonder Is Creating Transformational Experiences Of Purpose And Meaning For Leaders And Their Teams: https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2021/07/22/how-the-nomadic-school-of-wonder-is-creating-transformational-experiences-of-purpose-and-meaning-for-leaders-and-their-teams-part-1/?sh=6887ae00752d  NSOW Keynote for Art2Life: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BsI_Si2yq1W9u_isR8DfyOQv1C5Wg5R7/view?usp=sharing    ================================= CONNECT WITH BARBARA GROTH Website: http://www.nomadicschoolofwonder.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadicschoolofwonder/?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 - There are so many parallels between making your art and making a business that sells your art. I deliberately don’t spend a lot of time talking about the business side of things because I believe that the creative solutions I teach on the canvas are universal for promoting our work as well. Join me as I share a different way of thinking about your art business that will help you gain clarity around your personal brand as an artist and help you get your art out into the world. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The challenge of promoting our work [1:47] Reframing the business side of art-making [7:06] Taking steps toward personal brand clarity [15:50] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Adam Wolpert (Artist): http://www.adamwolpert.com/  Ansel Adams (Photographer): https://www.anseladams.com/  ================================= 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 - Knowing when a painting is finished is both an art and a science. There are measurable aspects of finished work, but there are also intangible things that are difficult to discover when first starting out. Join me as I take an in-depth look at finishing, the criteria for finished work, and how to finally put your brush down and move forward. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN Unpacking the struggle to finish [1:24] What is the criteria for finishing? [12:34] Knowing when your work is done [22:14] ================================ 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 - I love artists whose work compels me to go deeper. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I saw one of Anna Kincaide’s figurative abstract paintings. Anna has devoted her life to the study of women and expressing the female experience through her artwork. Join us as we discuss overcoming artistic burnout, creating a sustainable art practice, the role of gender in the art journey, connecting with purpose, and using vulnerable authenticity to go deeper. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Anna’s art practice and the study of women [1:54] Overcoming artistic burnout and creating a sustainable art practice  [11:05] The role of gender in the art journey [20:10] How Anna uses sameness and humanity to go deeper in her work [28:40] Finding purpose and providence in our art  [37:18] Anna’s insight on staying sustainably grounded through adversity [44:51] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Milt Kobayashi (Artist): https://www.instagram.com/miltkobayashiart/  ================================= CONNECT WITH ANNA KINCAIDE Website: https://www.annakincaide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakincaide ============================= 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 - Meet Adam Rosendahl. He’s the founder of Late Nite Art where he facilitates art experiences by bringing people together from all walks of life. Adam works with teams, organizations, and conferences around the globe to connect people more with themselves and their community through art and music. Join us for a fascinating conversation as we look at Adam’s art journey, the incredible work he’s doing at Late Nite Art, and how he gets his participants to throw away critical mindsets and embrace creative freedom. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Unpacking Adam’s art journey  [2:04] How Adam uses creativity and facilitation to break the relational ice [7:58] Understanding Adam’s process and how he gets participants out of their heads and into their art [17:24] Taking a deep dive into Adam’s art practice [29:33] Exploring the musical side of Late Nite Art [37:34] Bringing Late Nite Art online and the road ahead [43:30] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Power of Hope Camp: https://powerofhope.org/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist  DrawEverywhere Studios: https://www.draweverywhere.com/  ================================= CONNECT WITH ADAM ROSENDAHL Website: https://www.lateniteart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamrosendahl/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrosendahl/ Join the Monthly Drawing and Playlist: https://info.lateniteart.com/receive-a-drawing-a-playlist-each-month   ============================= 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 - Showing up in your art practice regularly has all kinds of benefits. But the first step is understanding that it's difficult to do. There is tremendous resistance to making art with any consistency. I’ve always struggled with consistency, but this week I want to share some tips and strategies that have been absolute game-changers for my art practice. Join me as I dive into the topic of consistency, why we need it, and how we can make showing up easier to gain improvement in our art. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Understanding how consistency impacts our art practice [2:39] Four tips for creating consistency in your art [6:48] Using your come from to produce consistency [11:17] Why consistency needs process [25:12] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Pelican Inn: https://www.pelicaninn.com/  The War of Art (Book): https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616931649982&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16761186885857178899&hvtargid=kwd-12727008147&hydadcr=24656_13611721&keywords=the+war+of+art+book&qid=1684362353&sr=8-1  ================================= 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 perception of our art can be different than how we see it. After all, we don’t just make art for ourselves. We make it for others too. And the viewers of our art bring their own perspectives to the canvas. If we’re too focused on authenticity and making personal work, we can lose sight of the objectivity that makes our work universal. Join me as I take a deep dive into the topic of objectivity. We’ll look at what it is, why it's important, what happens when we don't have it, how to keep it, and how to get it back. Don’t miss this one! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Why do we lose objectivity?  [2:26] How vision impacts objectivity [16:08] Five tips for regaining objectivity [19:28] Intuition as a path to objectivity [25:57] ================================ 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 - Join me as I dive into another diverse group of questions from the Art2Life Community. We’ll discuss how to trust your process, develop your intuition, use acrylics and cold wax, evaluate art world relationships, and do more of what you love. Nobody owns the “right answers” when it comes to art, but I hope my experience and perspective encourage and propel you further on your art-making journey! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Building trust in your own process  [2:16] Following your hunches [7:12] Overcoming frustration with acrylics [11:38] Using cold wax and oil on canvas [18:19] Doing what makes you feel alive [24:05] Making life-size work [27:19] Evaluating relationships in the art world [29:47] Doing more of what you love and less of what you don’t [36:09] ================================ 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