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 14: How I Do This - Robert Szot
https://Art2Life.com - Becoming an artist does not come with an instruction manual. The journey to find ourselves and our art is not “one size fits all” and could be described as non-linear at best. So the question remains: How do we pull this off? That’s why I started this podcast. Depending on who you ask, there are a million different answers and always something to learn.
My guest for this episode is Robert Szot. Rob is a New York-based painter smack dab in the middle of his purpose. He holds the wisdom and clarity of an artist who’s been making their art for over 20 years, yet he exudes the passion and drive of someone just starting out. Listen as he shares about finding his way as a painter, breaking down the barriers between life and art, and creating art that sparks a connection.
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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…
Rob’s background, how he got his start, and working through the ups and downs [3:23]
Breaking down the barrier between life and art [10:59]
Diving into Rob’s creative process and the logistics of his art [18:52]
Rob’s relationship with line, shape, and color [33:28]
The feeling Rob wants to convey with his artwork [40:25]
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
SoHo Art Materials - where Rob gets his aluminum stretcher bars: https://sohoartmaterials.com/
Aluminum stretcher bars: https://sohoartmaterials.com/tri-mar-aluminum-stretchers
Belgian linen - this is what Rob paints on: https://sohoartmaterials.com/raw-linen/5281-belgian-linen
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CONNECT WITH ROBERT SZOT
Website: https://www.robertszot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robszot/
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