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We don’t always know where exactly our creative path will take us. Thankfully there are clues, breadcrumbs that we can glean from others who share this journey. Each week Nicholas Wilton, artist and founder of Art2Life, will be sharing stories, insights, and inspiring talks with creatives from all walks of life from painters, writers, filmmakers, thought leaders, and all those just super passionate about sharing their wisdom of self-discovery. So whether you are new to art, an established artist, or just creatively curious, this podcast is a weekly invitation to discern, discover, and then dive deeper into what brings you alive.
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https://Art2Life.com - Creating something tangible—like a SPARK Playbook, which serves as a visual roadmap for your artistic progress—has transformative power. Artists can take small, meaningful steps to uncover their artistic direction and the value of playful experimentation using my five-step Bloom method. This method helps you stay present in the creative process and engage deeply with your feelings to produce authentic, heartfelt art. Authentic art requires focusing on personal feelings and staying mindful. Bloom’s structured phases—Feel, Open, Play, Create, Curate—make the artistic process accessible to anyone, reducing their fear and encouraging freedom and inspiration. Mindfulness and experimentation improve sensitivity and authenticity in your creative work. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [4:20] The five steps to blooming and becoming the person you desire  [6:14] Your emotions are the first steps to accessing your creative desire  [10:15] Experiment with feelings through playful, artistic exploration  [11:37] Creating art deepens your emotional understanding  [18:02] Motion creates authentic, fear-free art  [26:50] Art practice fosters rapid and meaningful progress [31:27] Creating art helps shape your future self  ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
Engaging with the natural world can elevate creativity, and revitalize mind and spirit. The meditative qualities of art-making and nature, with its serenity and beauty, serve as a powerful muse. Nature has provided me with solace during challenging times. In this episode, we're diving deep into the profound relationship between art-making, nature, and our emotional well-being. You’ll get practical tips on how you can integrate nature into your daily routines by enjoying the health benefits of "forest bathing," and dig into why spending time outdoors can boost our cognitive function by up to 50%!  If you give it space, nature can inform our art, help us navigate self-doubt, and foster a spontaneous, open-hearted creative process. Get ready to reconnect with nature and connect with new levels of creativity. Listen if you are interested in... Nature boosts emotional openness, health, and creativity [3:47] The colors of nature inspire creativity and a new appreciation of harmony [9:36] Forest Bathing allows you to immerse yourself in nature for wellbeing [13:52] Combining differences in nature and art heals [16:23] Nature reduces prefrontal cortex activity, enhancing clarity [19:46] Embrace an open-hearted, spontaneous, and free approach to creativity [20:42] The ways you can connect with nature every day [21:27] The benefits of experiencing nature early in the morning [23:31] How we can integrate nature into art projects [27:27] Resources & People Mentioned Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function  David Strayer's Creativity in the Wild study Connect with Nicholas Wilton and Art2Life Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF here Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog here Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram Follow Art2Life on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Subscribe to Art2Life onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
Have you ever wondered how visualization and imagination can set the stage for success? This week, we’re diving into why shifting from self-doubt to intrinsic motivation is vital for any artist. I explore the importance of taking those small, consistent steps to achieve our goals. We can’t underestimate how having an engaged mentor to coach you can fast-track your growth.  Investing in yourself—whether through resources or time—can be the stepping stone to overcoming self-judgment and fostering an abundance mindset. I also share my thoughts on the power of community and the necessity of internal growth over external validation and give artists practical steps to take to allow them to price their work confidently and accurately.  Listen if you are interested in... Creating art reveals insecurities and fear of judgment [12:13] Investing in yourself boosts learning and transformation [16:32] Start valuing yourself—it sparks transformative change [19:40] Imagine reality vividly because your brain will act it as if it really happened [22:03] Prioritize self-care to inspire creativity [26:20] Self-awareness and focus are essential for progress [30:47] Creating art helps you reflect and understand yourself [36:34] Create art playfully and connect with others who do the same [39:58] Resources & People Mentioned Joe Dispenza’s Website Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell  Connect with Nicholas Wilton and Art2Life Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF here Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog here Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram Follow Art2Life on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Subscribe to Art2Life onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
https://Art2Life.com - Andrew Mellen walked away from his role directing plays off-Broadway when he realized he had a unique talent for making people’s lives happier in a totally different way: becoming a professional organizer. Andrew is known for his transformative approach to decluttering physical and inner mental spaces. He shares the value of taking small, manageable steps to create a more organized, stress-free life.  We discuss how you can be in the most creative state and why your cluttered physical world impacts your emotional, spiritual, and psychological health. Less clutter leads to more clarity. Andrew shares his creative path back to his art—and how he let his intuition lead the way—in this episode of the Art2Life Podcast.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [8:01] Choosing organizing over theater  [16:07] External clutter leads to feeling stressed  [17:12] Procrastination is time mismanagement  [20:39] Having processes frees your mind to be more creative  [24:44] Stop stealing time from yourself by avoiding repetition  [27:56] How to sign up for Spark to reconnect with what brings you alive  [29:05] Art and life both have tension tangles  [33:08] Clearing clutter creates positive momentum for success  [35:19] Evaluate necessity and value, consider emotional attachment  [38:56] Keep what you use, and let go of excess [43:49] Don't undervalue your time and possessions  [47:39] Focus on living aligned with your values  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for Art2Life’s SPARK 2024 Program: https://pages.art2life.com/spark/2024-enroll/ Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH ANDREW MELLEN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmellen/ Calling Bullshit on Busy: https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Bullsh-Busy-Practical-Management-ebook/dp/B0C21Y7Y8F Unstuff Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Unstuff-Your-Life-Completely-Organize-ebook/dp/B003QMLBPM Declutter Your Life Podcast: https://www.andrewmellen.com/podcast Questions to Ask When Decluttering: https://unstuff.me/beliefs ============================= 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    #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Your art is the most important thing in your life, so how can you possibly put a price on it? This week, I’m talking about how to value your art and your time and why outsourcing the tasks you don’t love allows you to buy back more time to spend in the studio.  I’m excited to explore questions you may battle about selling art and scaling your business. Fueling your creative journey by getting support and mentorship in monetizing your art is invaluable. It will give you the time and freedom you need to create work you love that reflects your authentic self.  Dig into this with me in this episode of the Art2Life Podcast. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:23] How to give yourself time to enjoy making your art  [4:49] Figure out how much money you're making from your art  [07:12] Buy back your time by outsourcing the tasks you don’t enjoy  [11:03] Allow your art to improve over time [13:46] Valuing art, time, and prioritizing self-care  [17:46] Learn about the Art2Life Breadcrumbs Challenge [18:49] Why you and your work are priceless  [19:24] Overcoming challenges in art through creative thinking  [20:09] Mentoring helps you monetize your art  [26:07] Making money from art is about freedom  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: https://www.buybackyourtime.com/ The Breadcrumbs Challenge: https://pages.art2life.com/spark/2024-breadcrumbs/ ============================= 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    #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Everything starts with creative expression. Cherie Healey believes that leadership is the greatest creative endeavor of all time. But too many people feel they’re “not qualified” to be leaders because their definition of leadership is outdated.  Leadership is first and foremost about learning to lead yourself. It’s also about gaining clarity, living your passion, and inspiring others. She believes that you are more powerful than you know. Dive into the Art of Leadership with us in this episode of the Art2Life Podcast. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Leadership as a creative endeavor [2:45]  Changing the definition of leadership [16:24]  What makes leaders different? [20:22]  The value in asking for help [24:09] Learn about the Art2Life Breadcrumbs Challenge [28:02]  The realization that you can’t plan everything [28:55]  Creating the optimal environment for creativity [31:20]  Desire is your greatest friend [43:34]  The Art of Leadership Retreat [55:11]  ================================= CONNECT WITH CHERIE HEALEY Cherie’s Website: https://cheriehealey.com/  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherie.healey/ ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Join us for the Free Creative Breadcrumbs Challenge: http://www.breadcrumbschallenge.com  Learn more about The Art of Leadership Retreat: https://pages.art2life.com/retreats/2024-portugal-retreat/  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 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Bibby Gignilliat had stopped painting years ago because she had a critical teacher who made her feel like she was talentless. So she spent years as a computer programmer, worked in adventure travel, and even ran her own cooking business. By all measures of success, she was successful.  She continuously pushed her dream of being an artist and having her own gallery show aside. Today, Bibby and I are painting in her studio. She’s an accomplished mixed-media artist who incorporates her travels into her art.  It all started because she was willing to push aside what she’d been told about herself and started listening to herself. Bibby shares her path back to her art—and how she let her intuition lead the way—in this episode of the Art2Life Podcast.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Learn more about Bibby’s art and studio [2:26] Bibby’s path back to her art [5:45] Art is freedom [12:08] Letting intuition lead the way [15:44]  The impact of Covid [27:32]  Art over energy healing [29:33]  The creative breadcrumbs challenge [29:58]  The business of art [33:38]  What Bibby’s work represents [34:46]  Bibby’s commitment to learning [39:56]  What’s next for Bibby? [45:35] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Academy of Intuition Medicine: https://intuitionmedicine.org/ The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 The Portland Art Gallery: https://portlandartgallery.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH BUBBY GIGNILLIAT Bibby’s artwork: https://www.bibbyart.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibbygart/ ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - An art exhibition may be one of the most challenging things you ever do—yet entirely worth the effort. I used to be anxious about completing exhibitions on time. The thought of having to create a body of work on a timeframe can be debilitating. So why put yourself through the process? Is it worth the depth of emotions you’ll experience? I share why setting a date and embracing the uncertainty is transformative in this episode of the Art2Life Podcast.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [4:12] Why exhibitions are hard  [14:11] The power of uncertainty  [20:23] The creative process  [28:06] The process of growth  [32:46] Shifting your mindset  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED  Joe Dispenza’s Retreats: https://drjoedispenza.com/retreats Lotus Dog Food: https://www.lotuspetfoods.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    #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Nino Yuniardi started painting when he was 14 to relieve stress. When he creates his art, he takes things and imbues them with new meaning. That’s why his art is fun, playful, and full of vibrant colors. It’s light-hearted because it’s focused on healing.  He pays attention to his energy. If he’s not feeling it, he walks away and comes back the next day. He emphasizes that you need to build consistency. Allow yourself time and space to play around with your work and move toward what lights you up. In this conversation, Nino shares his story, his process and how he builds art into his everyday life in a fulfilling way. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:51] Learn more about Nino Yuniardi  [9:08] Why art is therapeutic  [17:20] Building momentum as an artist  [22:45] Growing up in Indonesia [34:24] Experiencing food as art  [38:14] Growing up in Indonesia  [42:45] Nino’s studio and gallery  [47:05] How Nino finds inspiration ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Posca Paint Pens: https://poscausa.com/ LUKAS Cryl Liquid Paint: https://www.lukas.eu/art-paint/cryl-liquid-acrylic-paint/ Nino’s art at Art & Light Gallery: https://artandlightgallery.com/artist/nino-yuniardi ================================= CONNECT WITH NINO YUNIARDI Nino’s art: https://nino.studio/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninoyuniardi/ ============================= 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/ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary  
https://Art2Life.com - As an artist, the thought of not knowing what comes next is bothersome. But “not knowing” is often necessary. Sometimes we have to spend time pondering what’s next. We need to give ourselves space and time to sit with the discomfort of uncertainty. We have to get comfortable with the phenomenon of doing and not knowing.  I’m painting right now. I’m doing one thing at a time, uncertain what I will do next. I’m simply being present with what I’m making.  In this episode of the Art2Life Podcast, I explore finding clarity by sitting in a place of not knowing. Join me on the journey of not knowing.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [1:33] The idea that clarity comes from not knowing  [11:35] Knowing everything will eventually come together  [14:11] Understanding the fundamentals as your foundation  [15:57] Embracing vulnerability in your art  [21:20] Sharing your ideas to bring them to life  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Adam Wolpert’s Art: http://www.adamwolpert.com/ Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Art-Arts-Transform/dp/0593449231/ ============================= 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 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Rukmini Poddar is an artist, educator, and designer. Her creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and creative storytelling. She is an artist who draws feelings.  She admits that stumbled into art. It wasn’t a planned career path. When Rukmini graduated college, she was burnt out. As a graphic designer, she spent much of her time on the computer. She wanted to get her hands dirty, so she dove into the 100-Day Project. She started playing with watercolors and made abstract doodles. She started drawing her feelings to express her creativity. She’d post them on Instagram. Before she knew it, it became the anchor for her day. By the end of the 100 days, her life was changed. People would comment and say, “I’ve always felt this way and I’ve never had words for it.” Something extremely personal to her became universal. She found a community that resonated with her work. It became her guiding light.  Drawing her feelings led to a passion for art she never knew existed. She shares more about her journey to finding herself and helping others connect with their emotions in this wonderful conversation.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:22] Learn more about Rukmini Poddar  [8:00] Drawing your feelings together  [9:59] The magical process of art-making  [13:14] Rukmini’s family’s perspective on her art  [16:23] Rukmini’s career in graphic design  [23:00] Rukmini’s art-making process  [25:40] Sign up for an Art2Life retreat  [26:51] Making the invisible visible  [29:49] From group classes to writing a book  [33:50] Helping others unlock their emotions  [39:57] Why Rukmini is passionate about her work  [42:31] How life is a series of differences  [47:19] Balancing the tension between opposite emotions  [53:23] What’s happening next for Rukmini  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for an Art2Life retreat:  The 100 Day Project: https://www.the100dayproject.org/ Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/ CreativeMornings: https://creativemornings.com/ Dan Martell: https://www.danmartell.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH RUKMINI PODDAR Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art: https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Your-Feelings-Creative-Emotions/dp/0593539141 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockinruksi Rukmini’s Website: https://www.dearruksi.com Creative Wilderness: A Healing Arts Retreat: https://www.dearruksi.com/retreat ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Silvia Poloto emigrated to the United States in the 90s. It was here that she stumbled on a knack for art—and it changed the trajectory of her life. When Silvia was finishing her Master’s Degree, she started cutting out pieces from magazines and making collages. She started working with metal. Looking to learn more, she signed up for a class called “Metal Arts,” only to realize it was a jewelry-making class.  She spent her time in class creating small sculptures with the material. Her instructor was fascinated. She shared her art with him and he was impressed, convinced she had an art degree instead of one in engineering. That’s when she realized she might have a future in art.  She taught herself metalworking, painting and photography. With every subsequent work of art, her style evolves. She allows her inner self to direct the next piece. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [1:35] Learn more about Silvia Poloto  [8:36] Silvia’s studio in a shipyard  [12:28] The evolution of Silvia’s work  [16:35] Sirens, Saints, and Sinners  [20:58] Learn about our Art2Life retreats  [22:09] How art teaches you who you are  [27:21] How Silvia comes up with new ideas  [39:08] Seeing yourself through a different lens  [44:20] Embracing uncertainty in your life and work  [55:34] What’s next for Silvia Poloto?  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Pamela Walsh Gallery: https://www.pamelawalshgallery.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH SILVIA POLOTO Silvia’s website: https://poloto.com/ Explore Sivia’s art on Instagram: https://instagram.com/silviapoloto/ ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - The power dynamics at play in an organization can often make it difficult—if not impossible—to form connections with coworkers and superiors. It’s easy to let prejudices and insecurity get in the way. But an environment of collaboration and trust is key to successful organizations.  The truth is that as macho or hardened as someone seems, we’re all fragile. The human experience is challenging. Compassion and empathy are exceedingly important—yet exceedingly rare.  Adam Rosendahl combines music and art in a group setting that leads to groundbreaking and transformative results: connection between strangers. Everyone has a desperate longing to feel seen and heard. In our conversation, Adam shares how Late Nite Art combines music, art, and collaboration to bring people together and help them feel seen.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:00] Learn more about Adam’s business, Late Nite Art  [11:34] How Adam fell in love with collaborative art  [14:11] Moving people into flow and self-discovery  [23:35] Adam’s unique artistic process [26:38] 2024 Art2Life retreats in Morocco and Mexico  [27:47] Powerful questions that prompt connection  [32:51] How art unlocks communication  [42:08] The direction of Late Nite Art  [52:01] The biggest lesson Adam’s learned  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Hear Adam’s origin story in episode #84: https://www.art2life.com/2023/05/31/late-nite-art-adam-rosendahl-ep-84/ ================================= CONNECT WITH ADAM ROSENDAHL Late Nite Art™: https://www.lateniteart.com/ Adam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamrosendahl/ Adam’s website: https://www.adamrosendahl.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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - I was walking into my studio the other day and met a woman who happened to be walking by. She’d recently taken my free workshop—while on a sailboat. It turns out that she’s an amazing photographer, artist, creator, and adventurer.  When Covid hit, she—along with her husband and twin boys—embarked on a grand adventure: Sailing the world. They bought a catamaran and started their journey in New Zealand. Taking action and diving in wholeheartedly led to some of the best experiences of their lives.  In our candid conversation, Kristin shares what she’s learned on the journey about herself and her art, the power of being present, and her advice to those looking to embark on their own adventure.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [4:00] Introducing Kristin Little and her art  [8:38] The decision to buy a boat and sail the world  [20:26] Navigating life on a boat  [27:25] This year’s Art2Life retreats  [28:35] Sailing is about being present  [37:28] Feeling where other people are  [40:30] Kristin’s experience traveling with her kids  [45:50] What’s next for Kristin and her family  [50:59] Kristin’s advice for someone ready to adventure  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Rangiroa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiroa ================================= CONNECT WITH KRISTIN LITTLE Friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.s.little Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/klittlephoto Kristin’s website: http://www.kristinlittle.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 - Danielle LaPorte loves simplicity. The closer she gets to a heart-centered life, the more she craves it. It’s become a spiritual practice. She lets go of anything she hasn’t used for 6–12 months. She doesn’t buy mindlessly. Instead, everything in her home has a story, a reason behind buying it. Everything matters. Simplicity requires letting go. It requires loosening your attachment to things that don’t matter. Are you able to take this approach in your art and your life? To be willing to make a different mark, make a mistake, and start over?  Go on a journey with us as we explore the art of letting go, shifting to simplicity, and of having the courage to make the first mark on a blank page.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:53] How Danielle responds to those in need  [4:45] Coaching in the matters of the heart  [7:59] Learning to let things go  [22:34] Learn about the Art2Life retreat  [23:44] The journey to loving yourself  [26:42] What you need to learn will reveal itself  [31:09] What to do when you don’t like your creation  [34:57] Why you’re never starting with a blank page  [39:11] How Danielle is nurturing her community  [47:16] The year of the heart  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/0743235274 ================================= CONNECT WITH DANIELLE LAPORTE Danielle's website:  https://daniellelaporte.com Instagram:  https://instagram.com/daniellelaporte Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danielle.LaPorte.Inc Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/daniellelaporte/ Danielle’s books and courses: https://shop.daniellelaporte.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 - Are you struggling to cast a vision for yourself, your art, or your business? Has imposter syndrome taken hold? Do you feel confident that you can make your dreams a reality?  Suzi Dafnis walked into a room with 30 other business owners about to start the art class I was offering our mastermind group, admittedly incredibly nervous. Though confident in any business environment, she felt like she shrunk into her feet when she walked into my class.  Yet she came out of the class having created something she’s proud of and found that she enjoyed the process. Today, Suzi joins me in the studio to talk about her journey in business. She firmly believes that if you have a dream that you believe in—and get a plan in place to make it happen—you can achieve it.  But just like you have to take your brush and make the first mark on a canvas, you have to take a step toward creating the business of your dreams. Join us to learn how to take that first step.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [1:18] Compelling question or topic, written to elicit curiosity  [4:16] You have to start somewhere to make progress  [7:56] The concept of differences and contrast  [11:45] Embracing work-life integration  [13:51] Suzi’s trajectory in business  [17:09] How Suzi helps her clients  [25:10] Calculating what your time is worth  [27:49] Casting a vision for yourself  [34:43] Why community is key to success  [42:05] Running an in-person events business  [46:56] How to connect with Suzi  ================================= CONNECT WITH SUZI DAFNIS HerBusiness: https://herbusiness.com/ The HerBusiness podcast: https://herbusiness.com/podcasts/ HerBusiness Network: http://www.herbusinessnetwork.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbusiness/ Free Facebook Group for Women Business Owners: http://www.herbusinessgroup.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  Art2Life Retreats: www.artlifedream.com #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Raquel Baldocchi is a mixed-media contemporary artist in the Bay Area. Raquel draws inspiration from her grandmother, who created textile art, made beautiful scrapbooks, and crafted ornaments every year for Christmas.  Raquel’s college boyfriend’s mother was a printmaker. She influenced Raquel so much that Raquel pursued a degree in printmaking. Now, every piece of art that Raquel creates is infused with a story.  In this episode, Raquel and I have a conversation in my studio while we’re creating. Join us by bringing along a sketchbook or something you are working on, and allow yourself to be inspired to create something new.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:31] Working with mixed medium elements  [7:33] How Raquel’s grandmother influenced her art  [10:38] Love in the Time of Cholera  [16:15] Why Raquel’s art has evolved  [26:14] Why gallery shows aren’t for everyone  [32:45] What inspires Raquel? [38:57] What Raquel learned from loss ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez:  Apply Gabilan Cattle Company: https://www.gabilancattlecompany.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH RAQUEL BALDOCCHI www.raquelbaldocchi.com IG @raquelbaldocchi ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - Louise Fletcher is an artist and teacher, gifted at helping her students connect with their emotions and unleash their artistic voice. But she wasn’t always aware of her gift. She genuinely thought she had no artistic talent because she couldn’t sit in front of a canvas and execute a vision. When she learned that she could play with paint, and find joy in the process, it changed everything. In this heartfelt conversation, we uncover the depths of finding one’s self-worth and embrace the concept that we must express every emotion in our art and life. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… How I met Louise Fletcher [1:17] Discovering a love for painting [3:05]  Finding purpose in painting [7:56]  The art of finding your self-worth [13:57]  Art mimics life and life mimics art [16:54] Standing for You: Expressing anger [26:16]  How Louise helps students achieve authenticity [30:58]  The process of the Creative Visionary Program [34:40]  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Taylor Swift’s Mad Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DP4q_1EgQQ Esalen: https://www.esalen.org/ Georgina Noel: https://www.georginanoel.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH LOUISE FLETCHER Louise Fletcher Art: https://www.louisefletcherart.com Follow on Instagram: http://@louisefletcher_art Art Juice Podcast: https://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast ============================= 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  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary
https://Art2Life.com - What does the journey of bringing your art to life look like? How does the process of creating inform who you are becoming? The truth is that you are a work of art. With every brushstroke, you’re becoming what you’re created to be. And that energy will show up in your art. In this episode of Art2Life, I’ll walk you through the three stages of creating powerful art.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Stage #1: Intellectually understanding your art [4:15] Stage #2: Embodying your art [11:52]  Stage #3: Becoming your art [25:00]  ================================ 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 - In this special throwback episode of Art2Life, we revisit one of our most beloved conversations with award-winning art critic Jerry Saltz.  Making art is hard enough, but hearing from others whether it is good or not is especially so. Every artist I know already has, hard-wired within them, a pretty tough critic. I certainly do. So I never have been particularly drawn to listening to more of them. I know, of course, art criticism is essential in the art world. I get all that, but truthfully, I have always been a little leery of outside criticism in case it made me stop making art. It feels safer to hear more from those who are actually making art. They were the ones I thought whose voices mattered. At least for me.  But today you are going to meet an art critic. But not the kind I imagined. Not at all. His name is Jerry Saltz. He is the Pulitzer Prize-winning, senior art critic and columnist for New York Magazine. He has a bajillion followers on Instagram and is a New York Times bestselling author. He also cares a ton about art and especially artists. Which isn’t surprising because he was one. He switched mid-career because, ironically, his inner critic wouldn’t leave him alone, and it all became too much.  Jerry is whip-smart, funny, and at times, daringly truthful. But this is what I love about him: he just tells the truth. Or rather his truth. That is rare these days. Jerry is the artist's art critic. He is so on our side and wants nothing more for us than to simply stay together and above all else, to keep making our art. Join me now for this startlingly vulnerable and caring conversation about art and life with one of the most revered voices in the art world: Jerry Saltz. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… How Jerry became a bestselling author and why you need to read his books [3:19] Becoming a different kind of artist and recognizing the respect in art criticism [15:05] Why artists need one another [25:48] Making an enemy of envy and why we need to just keep making our art [32:01] Where Jerry feels the art world is heading [39:15] Jerry’s advice for artists when they receive criticism and the time Jerry criticized my work [46:47] ================================= CONNECT WITH JERRY SALTZ Jerry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrysaltz/  Riverhead Book’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverheadbooks  Art is Life (Book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612485/art-is-life-by-jerry-saltz/  How to Be an Artist (Book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612484/how-to-be-an-artist-by-jerry-saltz/9780593086469/ ============================= 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
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crazy girll

👌👌

Dec 17th
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Nicola Lester

Loved this today. Makes such sense and reminds me that 'the whole is greater than the sum of its parts' (attributed to Aristotle) when it comes to making art.

Dec 17th
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Nicola Lester

This is such a great episode! there are so many brilliant ideas in here especially about taking pleasure seriously. I love what Insa says about a sheet of paper being a box into which she packs lots of lovely art processes. wonderful. Thanks Nick

Mar 12th
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