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

https://Art2Life.com - We are who we are. The artist’s journey (and the journey of life) can take many paths, but all of them are fueled by knowing self. Why do you notice what you notice? And what direction will that “why” take you when you discover the answer? Meet Philip Buller. I’ve followed his beautifully figurative work for years as co-inhabitants of the Julie Nester Gallery, but I’m thrilled to finally meet him and have a conversation. Join us as we dive into going to art school in your 30s, the tools and techniques of Philip’s art practice, and the power of commitment and curiosity in art-making. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Philip Buller [2:14] The triumphs and challenges of going to art school in your 30s [8:25] The three levels of art [20:42] Diving into Philip’s process, tools, and art-making techniques [25:18] The limitations of AI art and the road ahead for Philip [39:41] The power of commitment and curiosity in art-making [46:10] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for the Creative Visionary Program 2023: www.artlifecvp.com Christopher Brown (Artist): http://christopherbrownpainting.com/  ================================= CONNECT WITH PHILIP BULLER Website:  https://www.philipbuller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvphVyUlB-6/?hl=en Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/philipbullerartist/ ============================= 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 - Art-making is a world of endless possibilities. It’s a door that anyone has the eligibility to walk through. And when we surrender ourselves to that journey, the impact is felt even beyond the things we create. Meet Insa Hoffman, a talented painter of abstracted landscapes from Basel, Germany. She first crossed my path as an attendee of our Creative Visionary Program in 2016, and has since become a friend whose personal art journey has become a great source of shared learning. Join us as we share some of that learning around the ideas of playfulness, process, and the spirit of possibility and hope that comes from creation. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The importance of playfulness and creating a vision for your art  [2:45] How Insa chases freedom in her work [16:25] Exploring the concept of contrast and finding ourselves through art-making [20:15] Trusting the process and the power of doing [30:11] The spirit of possibility and hope in art-making and the impact of the Creative Visionary Program [37:32] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The 2023 Free Art2Life Online Workshop: www.artlifefree.com 2020 Keynote Speech about The Power Of Art: https://youtu.be/02ieovJmDjc ================================= CONNECT WITH INSA HOFFMANN Website: http://www.insahoffmann.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insahoffmann/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/insa-hoffmann-96a7259a/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPx6w5--BEo_Vs7yfUTvYUA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insa.hoffmann.5 ============================= 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 a world filled with ever-growing uncertainty, running from what is unknown can feel like a natural response. Why wouldn’t you want to pursue something with an assured outcome? However, as artists, we must understand the role of the unknown in developing our creativity. Join me as I explore how embracing the unknown in our art creates better work and better artists. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Exploring our fear of the unknown and my first workshop [2:24] Reframing the unknown [8:11] Addressing the unknown and finding creative freedom [15:53] Using art to embrace uncertainty [21:00] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Enroll in the FREE five day Art2Life workshop starting February 13th: https://artlifefree.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 - There is a ton of pressure around starting. So much so that I thought it would be helpful to give you a window into how I think when I start. Join me as I walk you through the practical steps I take while starting a 5 by 7-foot painting. I’ll also dive into some creative roadblocks that can occur when starting and how to overcome them for a healthy and productive art practice. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Eliminating worry and figuring it out as you go [2:47] Getting paint onto the canvas [6:27] Losing control and falling in love with the process of art-making [11:34] The satisfying nature of painting and going on a journey with your art [20:21] ================================ 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 artist’s journey can be difficult. Sometimes we need a little reminder of why we do this thing, so we don’t lose our way. If you’re experiencing struggle in your art practice, this episode is for you! Join me as I highlight some of the amazing things about making art and the benefits it brings to our lives.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Artists embrace change [1:37] There are no rules in art-making [8:02] Artists know and work with what brings them alive [12:51] Artists actually make something [16:44] Artists get to apply creativity to everything [22:11] ================================ 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 - You can’t make authentic art without honesty. And in that honesty, we find the freedom to truly be ourselves. To make the kind of art we’ve always wanted to make. Meet Alex Kanevsky. He’s a New Hampshire-based artist whose work possesses the kind of honesty that is soul-stirring. The composition, color, and abstract realism he produces are flawless, and I’m quite literally on the edge of my seat waiting to talk with him. Join us for a conversation that delves deeply into Alex's creative process and what it means to be honest in our artwork. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The art of emotional connection [2:10] The double-sided stick of inner freedom and the indefinable quality of art [10:17] Exploring the unexplored through sculpture [23:48] Working with models in art-making [28:46] How growing up in the Soviet Union informs Alex’s art [39:00] The logistics of Alex’s art practice and the road ahead [48:49] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Hollis Heichemer’s website (Alex’s wife): https://www.hollisheichemer.com/  Hollis Heichemer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hahike  The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/110481/the-passenger-by-cormac-mccarthy/  Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/110482/stella-maris-by-cormac-mccarthy/  ================================= CONNECT WITH ALEX KANEVSKY Website: http://www.somepaintings.net/Alex.html  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somepaintings/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.kanevsky/ Beyond the Line (Current Show): https://dolbychadwickgallery.com/show/dolby-chadwick-gallery-beyond-the-line  CRIA (Current Show): https://www.facebook.com/CRIAensenada/  Monochrome (Current Show): https://lymeacademy.edu/exhibitions/  Alex’s work can also be found in Goatshed Magazine: https://www.goatshedpress.co.uk/      ============================= 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 - 1At the core of everything I do as an artist and teacher is the belief that art-making is available to anyone. Everyone is eligible, no matter their level of training or experience. So why do we make art so hard? Join me as I explore the limiting beliefs that keep us from our creative journey, the magic of starting, and the energy needed to bring momentum and growth to your art practice in 2023. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Understanding roadblocks to art-making  [2:01] The magic of starting, the power of story, and learning as you go [6:41] Finding the energy in your art practice [19:29] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (Audiobook): https://www.audible.com/pd/Charlottes-Web-Audiobook/B002UZKLKW  ================================= 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 - Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would start 2023 by speaking with Santa Fe-based artist Lauren Mantecón. Her paintings are beautifully ethereal visual portals of mystery and spirit. Join us today for this illuminating conversation about the shifting revelatory process of art-making as fresh snow starts to fall outside Lauren’s studio window. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… The mystery of art-making and how Lauren approaches her work [1:22] Defining the ethereal quality of Lauren’s art [8:57] Diving into Lauren’s background, her experience during the COVID pandemic, and the materials she uses in her studio [17:24] How Lauren fights to stay in a state of flow and the logistics of her art practice  [31:14] Trusting your instincts and how Lauren mentors other artists [40:00] Lauren’s advice for artists to increase their sensitivity and passion [47:32] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Ralph Waldo Emerson: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ralph-Waldo-Emerson   William Turner: https://www.william-turner.org/  Rudolf Steiner: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rudolf-Steiner   Joel-Peter Witkin: https://www.instagram.com/joelpeterwitkinstudio/  Cindy Sherman: https://www.instagram.com/cindysherman  Pat Steir: https://www.instagram.com/patsteir/  Brian Rutenberg website: http://www.brianrutenbergart.com/ Brian Rutenberg books: http://www.brianrutenbergart.com/books  ================================= CONNECT WITH LAUREN MANTECÓN Website: https://www.laurenmantecon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmantecon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manteconstudio Moving Your Work Out Into The World Workshop: https://manteconstudio.com/are-you-ready-2023  Mentorship Program: https://manteconstudio.com/programs  Hear more from Lauren on Episode 8 of Knowing in The Bones with Tara Ocon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-8-lifting-the-veil-with-visual-artist/id1555977148?i=1000545979877  ============================= 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 walked around barefoot? It’s Day 4 in Sayulita, Mexico and I can’t get enough of how visually and textually rich this place is. From the sand between my bare toes to the colorful tropical flowers, it’s a feast for the senses. Admittedly, I have textures on the brain because I’m about to teach a workshop on it. But don’t worry, you’re coming too! Join Terri and me as we share our thoughts and techniques around texture and how to use it to enhance your work in wonderful and sometimes unexpected ways. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Defining texture and how to choose it [5:50] Using collage to create texture [12:43] Exploring image transfer [23:00] Embracing the randomness of texture [29:49] ================================ 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 - One of the amazing things about teaching and participating in art workshops are the people. I’d say about half of the “aha moments” come from just sitting around and talking. You’re surrounded by all these artists from all over the world with a wealth of different skills and experiences and you get to glean from all of them. Add one or two cocktails to the mix, and now you’ve got the kind of conversations that can literally change the direction and quality of your art journey. On this episode, I’m bringing that experience to wherever you get your podcasts.  While enjoying some downtime from teaching a workshop in Mexico, Terri and I turned on a mic and had workshop participants ask their burning questions about art-making. Specifically around what’s hard about bringing our art to life and how to overcome those challenges. Join us for a fantastic time filled with insight, laughter, and a bunch of great artists on the journey together. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… How to honor your style alongside the fundamentals  [2:43] Discovering yourself in what feels good [6:14] Finding your intuition during struggle [9:34] Balancing difference and pattern [16:15] Going wherever you want with your art [23:10] The best part about working with other artists [28:19] The push and pull of art-making and knowing what to do next [31:44] How to keep going, even when you don’t want to [37:14] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Terri Froelich’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terri_froelich_art/  Follow Kim Temkin-Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimtemkin.art  Follow Tracy Page Stilwell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagestilwell  Follow Nancy Race’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyraceart  Follow Sonchen Patton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonchenpatton/  Follow Suzanne Benjamin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbenjaminart/  Follow Elizabeth Gorek’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgorekpaintings/  Follow Joanne Crabb’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmcrabb/    ================================= 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 - Every artist wants a breakthrough. But some will do the same thing for years before their art begins shifting in the right direction. On this episode, I want to demystify breakthroughs and show you how to go further at a faster rate. We’ll look at listening to our inner voice, the importance of vision, the need for risk, and tips to help you maintain a fresh perspective in your studio. Join me as I share insights designed to help your art practice get to the next level in the new year. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… What is a breakthrough? [2:06] Listening to your inner voice and discovering what’s next [4:48] The importance of pairing vision with progress [14:15]  Why you need risk in your art practice [19:48] Tips for maintaining a fresh perspective in your studio [23:19] The power of optimizing your energy [28:13] ================================ 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 - How do you think of yourself as an artist? You may need to think of it more broadly than you’ve typically done. The reason is this: being an artist encompasses all that you are, everything that makes up your personality, perspective, passions, and existence. You can see that being an artist is much bigger than the fact that you create. I bring this up because there is a flawed idea out there in the artistic community, a crazy thought that we have to always be creating or always be making in order to be a true artist. I don’t know where the idea came from but it truly is insane to think that we have to be “on” all the time. So, with the holidays coming up we all probably need to be able to take a guilt-free break for the sake of your sanity. I want to share what I’ve learned about this issue in hopes that it will help you have a better perspective.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Redefining who we are as artists [1:46] Breaks empower objectivity, which we desperately need [10:20] Being vulnerable with other artists helps you break through barriers [18:55]   ============================= 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 recently returned from teaching a workshop at an extraordinary boutique retreat center on the outskirts of Marrakech. It is called Jnane Tamsna. Experiencing this place reminds me of 2 core ideas I teach artists to help make their art and,frankly, their life stronger: #1 Surround yourself with what brings you alive. #2 Never stop believing that whatever you can dream, more than likely, is possible. How can a particular place do this? How is it possible that experiencing the new feelings, colors and scents of this place inspire? How can the creative vision of one inspire so many? Today I am in conversation with the visionary designer and hotelier Meryanne Loum Martin. She has redefined luxury not in the usual financial way but in terms of exactly what money can't buy: Soul. She overcame and ignored prevalent racial and sexual prejudices and created Morocco's first lifestyle brand hotel. Today Meryanne and the places she creates are legendary. Icons of fashion, and design, as well as celebrities of film, dance. and music, all come to experience her contemporary, gorgeous lifestyle aesthetic. Her refined design sense, philosophy, and deep respect for Moroccan culture are all intertwined in a cosmopolitan approach to living and art now known worldwide as simply "Moroccan Style." Join Meryanne and me for this conversation about differences, mindset, and soulful opulence. We sit together amongst Moroccan antiquities, contemporary art and fresh-cut roses at her Moroccan destination, Jnane Tamsna.   ================================   LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… A snapshot of my experience at Jnane Tamsna [3:19] The importance of inspirational places and experiences [5:57] Examples of how Meryanne designs spaces that inspire [17:17] How Meryanne developed the name for her venue before creating it [29:48] Meryanne’s aesthetic: a daring, bold, creatively confident expression [35:48]     ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Meryanne’s book: Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens   ================================= CONNECT WITH Meryanne Loum-Martin Meryanne’s retreat center, where I taught: https://www.jnanetamsna.com/ Jnane Tamsna on Instagram Jnane Tamsna on Twitter Jnane Tamsna on Facebook ============================= 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/channel/UCe8dJWKgPKkW4W3fsb1vLeg

https://Art2Life.com - I believe that art making is about choices — choosing what you want to keep in an d what you want to get rid of. What’s crazy, is that when you’re starting out on the creative path, those choices seem important and can be scary. There’s a lot of thought that goes into it because you don’t want to mess up. But what I’ve discovered is that as you get on down the creative path a bit more, a realization comes to you: To get somewhere artistically, it doesn’t matter so much what you choose when it comes to colors or shapes and such. The more important thing is to simply make a choice. That’s a different way of approaching art. It makes it a lot easier. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Why you must learn to simply decide and allow Art to become your teacher [2:24] Scenes from the backstreets of Marrakech [6:17] A conversation with children in the city, and a gift of candy [22:10] How memories of my time in Marrakech enable my art [24:32] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Marrakech, Morocco ============================= 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/channel/UCe8dJWKgPKkW4W3fsb1vLeg

https://Art2Life.com - About ten years ago, I went to Mallorca, Spain, to teach a workshop. It seemed a long way to go, but what I found once I arrived made the journey worth it. I held the workshop in a gorgeous stone villa. There were old olive trees and the nights were so warm, starry, and still. Participants could drop into this place quickly. They felt more inspired as soon as they arrived. However, what stirred me that first time, more than anything, was a massage I signed up for on a whim. It turned out it was not so much a massage, but a reading. A spiritual directional clarification. It was like a mirror that made it possible to see more clearly the deeper parts of myself.  Meet Magdalena Segui Cerda. I have returned to Mallorca for over ten years to teach workshops and equally important, to work with Magdalena. She has an extraordinary, gentle way of helping others see and decipher their most genuine essence. I consider my work over the years with her as art and life guidance. Our best art comes when we look within ourselves and begin listening. There is wise guidance waiting within us all. Our souls already have the answers we seek. However, it is so easy to miss what is right before us. Magdalena has helped me see what I have overlooked. Join us for this conversation about the creative project we all share: The Project of Becoming. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Art as human evolution and the process of deciphering ourselves [3:18] The role of emotions in self-discovery and how art tracks our progress [12:44] Embracing the mystery within and understanding energy [19:15] Seeing our souls as a guiding force and the magnetism of our lives and art [28:44] Understanding intuition and the role it plays in authentic art [39:09] How Magdalena started her own journey and common challenges for those she works with [45:51] ================================= CONNECT WITH MAGDALENA SEGUI CERDA Email: magdalenasegui@gmail.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/channel/UCe8dJWKgPKkW4W3fsb1vLeg

https://Art2Life.com - Authenticity is often present in strong, moving art. This ingredient is a given. But sometimes art can be even more significant in feel. It can be universal. I can’t always put my finger on how this occurs, but I can recognize it. The work feels bigger. It references far more than what is contained within its borders.  Oregon-based artist Vanessa Marsh makes this kind of work. Her art is similar to photography, but on closer examination, it is not. Vanessa constructs much of her work using darkroom techniques, collage, drawing, and painting. Her varied images of landscapes, trees, and night constellations seem familiar, like a collective shared memory. They have a specificity but also remarkably a universality. Her work is beautifully varied, but all of it shares a common subject matter: light itself. Join us for this expansive conversation about constellations, human connection, and the nature of light. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Getting to know Vanessa Marsh and how her upbringing impacts her art [1:22] Reconnecting us to the cosmos [14:27] Painting in reverse and the logistics of Vanessa’s art-making  [20:24] The role silhouette and reduction play in Vanessa’s work [32:37] Keeping the work going and the road ahead for Vanessa [38:59] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Adam Gerlach’s (Vanessa’s husband) website and Instagram: http://www.adamgerlach.com and https://www.instagram.com/adamgerlachphotography  ================================= CONNECT WITH VANESSA MARSH Website: http://www.vanessamarshfineart.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessamarshphotography  ============================= 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/channel/UCe8dJWKgPKkW4W3fsb1vLeg