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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episode 7: Wayfinding - Nicholas Wilton
This episode addresses one of the most important pieces of making your art. Oddly enough, I won’t talk at all about brush strokes, mixing colors, or understanding texture and design. Those are important, but they are not the most important pieces of making art that is potent, personal, and inspiring.
That part comes from you.
So how do we find our way to that creative place, the place many people refer to as a state of “flow?” This episode is about learning to stay in the groove and become engaged in the process so that you wind up in a place that is better than where you were before. I hope you’ll take a few minutes and have a listen. I’m going to unpack the things I tell myself when I get stuck. I think this will be helpful to you.
LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN...
Making successful art comes from inside you… and is a difficult path to find [0:38]
Dog desire, dog food package creation, and how they came together magically [2:34]
How the term “feels like” serves me as I create my art [15:14]
The way we can know we are heading in the right direction [20:37]
Things that can block you from “flow” [24:04]
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