Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - We make our best art when we are most like ourselves. But the journey to find ourselves is not always as straightforward as it seems. Today I'm joined by my friend and amazing therapist, Rick Scott. His counseling practice has helped countless couples, corporate executives, and individuals be their best selves. On this episode, we're talking all about authenticity and how that flows into the artist's journey. We'll unpack what it looks like to be authentic and vulnerable, the origins of inauthenticity and disconnection, and how to take steps toward being the artist and person you really are. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Unpacking authenticity and vulnerability [1:45] Overcoming self-consciousness and embracing awareness [19:25] The urgency of authenticity and understanding discernment [36:26] Disconnecting to reconnect [42:08] Three steps to move toward authenticity [51:20] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Brené Brown: Listening to shame (TED Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame/c Finding Joe (Film): http://findingjoethemovie.com/ The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture/dp/0593083881/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=642414901615&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10529781929921358664&hvtargid=kwd-1934312112920&hydadcr=7716_13469346&keywords=the+myth+or+normal&qid=1682535678&sr=8-1 ================================= CONNECT WITH RICK SCOTT Website: https://www.rickscottphd.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 - Last week I started a conversation with my dear friend, artist, writer, and teacher Noah Woods that was so good we needed a second part! On this episode, Noah wraps up how he overcame the creative wall of perfectionism and shares a star-studded story about meeting his art idol, David Hockney. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Recapping Part 1 and the time Noah met his Art God [2:25] How Noah finally learned to make a mess [25:31] Overcoming obstacles on the art journey [31:56] Questions for Noah and final thoughts [41:15] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Vulnerability Hangover Stories: Part 1 – Noah Woods – Ep 78: https://www.art2life.com/2023/04/19/vulnerability-hangover-stories-part-1-noah-woods-ep-78/ Kurt Schwitters (Artist): https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/artist/kurt-schwitters David Hockney (Artist): https://www.hockney.com/home David Hockney By David Hockney (Book): https://www.amazon.com/David-Hockney/dp/0810910586 The Art Spirit (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Art-Spirit-Robert-Henri/dp/0465002633/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616863299688&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9896224081184141061&hvtargid=kwd-131406262&hydadcr=24661_13611822&keywords=the+art+spirit&qid=1681320286&sr=8-1 Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Wabi-Sabi-Japanese-Perfectly-Imperfect/dp/0062905155 Journals (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Haring-Journals/dp/0670847747/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680891331&sr=1-1 Letters to a Young Poet (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Rainer-Maria-Rilke/dp/0393310396/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AUWY6RZDDXRK&keywords=letters+to+a+young+poet&qid=1681320577&sprefix=letters+to+a+yo%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 ================================= CONNECT WITH NOAH WOODS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahwoods__/?hl=en Website: https://www.noahwoods.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 - Being in connection with other artists means you can support and inspire each other through all the ups and downs of the artistic journey. Few have been there for me in this way like Noah Woods. He's an artist, writer, and art instructor extraordinaire who's been validating my hunches and showing me what's possible in my art for over 40 years. Join us as we discuss our time at school and early careers in NYC, life lessons from prolific teachers, and how Noah has and continues to find his way as he goes. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Noah Woods and his early days with Nick in New York City [2:18] The biggest challenges Noah is helping his students overcome [17:48] Noah's journey as a writer [21:16] How Noah found simplicity, authenticity, and flow in his artwork and life lessons from Dwight Harmon [25:51] Four books that changed Noah's life [43:13] Final thoughts [51:39] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Art Spirit (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Art-Spirit-Robert-Henri/dp/0465002633/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616863299688&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029023&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9896224081184141061&hvtargid=kwd-131406262&hydadcr=24661_13611822&keywords=the+art+spirit&qid=1681320286&sr=8-1 Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Wabi-Sabi-Japanese-Perfectly-Imperfect/dp/0062905155 Journals (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Haring-Journals/dp/0670847747/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680891331&sr=1-1 Letters to a Young Poet (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Rainer-Maria-Rilke/dp/0393310396/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AUWY6RZDDXRK&keywords=letters+to+a+young+poet&qid=1681320577&sprefix=letters+to+a+yo%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 ================================= CONNECT WITH NOAH WOODS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahwoods__/?hl=en Website: https://www.noahwoods.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 - Over the last few weeks, your burning artist questions have been pouring into the website through our voice recorder tool. I wish I could personally answer them all, but today I will address the four biggest and most asked questions to help you along on your journey. Join me as I dive into how we can know our work is finished, better develop our flow state, find our way out of a rut, and scale up our work. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… When do you know a piece is finished? [2:23] Training your brain to flow better [12:37] Finding your way out of a rut [20:13] Scaling up your work [29:41] ================================ 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/ ================================= 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 - If you're anything like me, your schedule is probably jam-packed. I'm always trying to do too many things, so the idea that less is more has become really important. We have to find the sweet spot of working less (which creates spaciousness and opportunities for something new) while refusing to sacrifice quality. It opens up our schedule so we don't feel so starved for time while producing better work. Join me as I share three tips for developing efficiency in your art practice. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Finding your flow state [1:46] Keeping your art, your practice, and your studio fresh [8:36] Cultivating your why and how it impacts your art practice [15:37] ================================ 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 - Separating the artists from the art we make is an essential and challenging part of the art-making journey. We have the tendency to believe that we are what we make. And in a lot of ways, that needs to be true. You can't make unique and personal art without yourself as the key ingredient. However, if you have a white-knuckled attachment to your art it is impossible to make something like yourself. It will only ever be the clean, uncomplicated version of you that is forced and inauthentic. Join me as I share the benefits of objectivity in your art practice and practical steps you can take to gain much-needed perspective for your work. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Creating objectivity in your art practice [2:31] Increasing the speed of learning and change [8:34] Expanding your art [18:05] ================================ 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

https://Art2Life.com - The idea that art-making and life-building are in a symbiotic relationship that fuels one another is the basis behind Art2Life. Other than personally experiencing art's life-giving ability, I've never had any hard evidence to support this concept…until now. Meet Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen. They've co-written an amazing and newly released book called Your Brain On Art that explains how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts and how this knowledge can improve our health, enable us to flourish, and build stronger communities. They are both artists, creatives, visionaries, explorers, and experts in their respective fields, with so much insight into how art improves humanity. Join us for a fascinating journey into Neuroaesthetics and the science behind everything I teach. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Defining Neuroarts and how Ivy and Susan got involved in the field [3:02] The benefits of embracing the neuroaesthetic mindset and expressing our true nature [10:50] Energy and the art of flourishing [26:22] Lightening the cognitive load and the vastness of human emotions [38:15] The healing aspect of art and the role it plays in shaping the future [53:02] ================================ CONNECT WITH IVY ROSS AND SUSAN MAGSAMEN Website: https://www.yourbrainonart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrainonartbook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357061217 ================================ LINKS TO PURCHASE YOUR BRAIN ON ART BOOK Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593449231 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-brain-on-art-susan-magsamen/1141679683 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/your-brain-on-art-how-the-arts-transform-us-susan-magsamen/18580097?ean=9780593449233 IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593449233 Random House: http://www.randomhousebooks.com/books/697351/ ============================= 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 approach we take to art-making is what makes our art possible. How you walk into your studio makes a real difference in the results you get. Today, we are going to look at this process through the lens of our energy. Your energy is your lifeforce. Noticing when it rises and falls can help you set a direction for your art practice and ignite your creative fire. Join me as we dive into three steps that I believe will help you harness that energy, move the needle on your art-making, and help you achieve the results you're looking for. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Why art-making is all about energy [2:48] Identifying limiting beliefs and embracing the beginner's mindset [6:55] The power of community and finding the feeling you want in your art [19:03] Moving the needle for your art-making [29:45] ================================ 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 looked at another artist, envious of the confidence their Instagram so clearly exudes? The reality is they are likely just as insecure as everyone else, but it doesn't stop us from wishing we were like them. Then comparison starts us down a dangerous path of all the things we can't be or achieve because we hate our last painting. Or we haven't been able to sell our work. And the question inevitably floats into our brain: Am I a failure? The answer is a resounding no, but in that moment, it's so hard to see beyond our current circumstances to find it. Meet life coach, writer, and podcaster Susie Moore. Her wizardry and expertise lie in helping people gain confidence, and today we are going to dive into what that looks like for the artist's journey. Join us for a conversation about gaining confidence, getting uncomfortable, being your own life coach, and taking control of your story. We also discuss how to handle imposter syndrome, face insecurity, and acknowledge our worth to stay at our highest frequency. If you need a confidence boost, this episode is for you! ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Defining confidence and the power of being uncomfortable [1:48] Taking control of your story and being your own life coach [8:44] One degree turns and why everything can't be a home run [16:09] Facing imposter syndrome [27:56] Unpacking Susie's personal challenges and managing expectations for struggle [36:36] Working with different genders and wrestling with insecurity [40:28] Keeping up your energy, staying at a higher frequency, and acknowledging your worth [46:49] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Susie's Podcast - Let It Be Easy (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-it-be-easy-with-susie-moore/id1614486542 Susie's Podcast - Let It Be Easy (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/2FL7KKF8DNZUKlH26PWzp4?si=95c369c5cf764333 Susie's Course - Become Your Own Life Coach: https://becomeyourownlifecoach.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH SUSIE MOORE Website: https://susie-moore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susie.moore/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hXsCPv9BSyAET6ecXNz1A Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiemoore?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ea uthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susiemoore.writer/ ============================= 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 takes time to figure out what you love so much that you need to create it. The only way to do that is to dive into your own personal inquiry. It can take 20 years, or it can take a couple of years, depending on how you approach this. The questions you ask, the instruction and mentorship you receive, and even the books you read can shape your artistic journey. This is why I teach! I want to help artists move into a space where they really love and are excited about their work. Join me as I share some insight into selling your art, everything that should happen first, and tips for running and growing your art business. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Three questions to improve your artwork [2:20] The importance of momentum and clarity in art-making [7:16] Understanding the psychology of art and the power of purpose [11:22] How difference attracts an audience [17:54] How to grow your art business [24:36] Getting and staying connected to what you love [29:26] ================================ 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