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 ar ...
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Conversations about creativity, play, and mindfulness. Get a peek into the minds of creative people about their challenges, successes, struggles, and triumphs. Each episode includes tips, new perspectives, and exercises for you to get your creativity flowing! Whether you want to discover your creativity, or you are a working artist at any level, you’ll find lots to inspire and support you here.
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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 …
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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 bein…
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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 …
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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 p…
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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, …
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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 signe…
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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 so…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 ner…
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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 deg…
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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 pl…
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Taj talks with Jamie Catto, musician, filmmaker, workshop facilitator, and raconteur. Topics include the importance of getting your shadow parts on board in the creative process, and Jamie's experiences making a documentary about Ram Dass. The doc is on Netflix now- it's called "Becoming Nobody." More info on Jamie: https://www.jamiecatto.com/ Sign…
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Taj continues the conversation with Jamie Catto, musician, filmmaker, workshop leader, and raconteur. More info on Jamie: https://www.jamiecatto.com/ Sign up for a free coaching session or Taj's newsletter: https://www.tajbaker.com/Taj Baker
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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 th…
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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 d…
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https://Art2Life.com - Artists are always asking questions. When you’re always questioning, it’s only natural that a lack of clarity arises. Your soul is always pulling you to the unknown. We’re living in a world where opportunities are boundless. The curiosity to see what’s possible is a driving force. When you’re in congruence with who you are an…
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“My calling is to help you answer yours.” – Chérie Healey Chérie believes that we all have a calling that we have to answer in this life. If we simplify it down to its essence, we are supposed to be ourselves, with all of our flaws, traumas, and wounds. Her purpose is to help people step into being all the way themselves. Chérie is an Executive Coa…
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https://Art2Life.com - Caroline Millar was creatively blocked for a long time. She loved art as a child but had a terrible experience with an art teacher when she was 16. Because of it, she stopped painting for 25 years. She went through a difficult time where everything creative disappeared from her life. Five years ago, Caroline joined our Creati…
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https://Art2Life.com - Austyn has completed art residencies all over the world. She landed in a residency at the Mendocino Art Center right before Covid hit. Before Covid, the majority of her work was black and white and ornate. She’d sculpt solid and draw with an ebony pencil on the surface. Her time in Mendocino allowed her to crystalize what she…
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Taj talks with Robin Jackson, singer-songwriter and community organizer, about creative blocks and ways to move through them. The importance of pausing in creative process. How sometimes you have to break the rules, and working with your inner critic. And Robin graces us with some of his music. Robin's website: RobinJackson.net Songwriter Soiree: r…
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Taj talks creativity with Robin Jackson, singer-songwriter and community organizer. Topics include using creativity to work through loss and grief; acceptance, permission and belonging and their relationship to creative process; and how singing is a healing tool built into our human bodies. Robin also sings a song from his upcoming album. Part 1 of…
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The takeaway: Anyone can draw! Taj talks creativity with London-based Josh Armitage, who teaches drawing at several art schools in the U.K. as well as online with the London Drawing Group. Topics include how learning to draw is an active mindfulness practice that can open up your mind in surprising ways. And Josh shares lots of drawing exercises fo…
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Taj talks creativity with Nick Wilton, renowned painter and educator. Topics include breadcrumbs, which are hints and clues to your identity as a creative; questions to ask yourself in getting to know your creative/ authentic self; and how a big setback in Nick's life shaped who he is today as an artist and a teacher. Part 1 of 2. Nick's website: a…
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Taj talks creativity with Nick Wilton, renowned painter and educator. Topics include how the act of creating nourishes the soul. and how outrageous ideas can really enhance your creativity. Nick's website: art2life.com Nick's upcoming free course (March 2024): artlifefree.com Taj's website: TajBaker.com…
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Part 2. Taj talks creativity with London-based drawing teacher, Josh Armitage. Josh shares some of the drawing secrets he's collected over the last 10 years teaching drawing to hundreds of students. Josh's website: JoshArmitage.co.uk For London Drawing Group classes: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/london-drawing-group-11407647443 Taj's website: Taj…
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https://Art2Life.com - Do you feel like every waking moment has to be dedicated to your art or thinking about your art? When you finally have the time to create, are you already exhausted? When I’m talking about balance, I’m talking about setting up your energy. You have to curate your life so that you’re energized when it’s time to create. In this…
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https://Art2Life.com - Jon Ritt is a close friend, artist, designer, and next-level storyteller who helps brands identify their core principles and brings them to life. Jon takes the fundamentals he learned as a painter and applies them to how he works as a designer. He helps brands sculpt their identity in visual form. In this conversation, we div…
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https://Art2Life.com - As a brand strategist, Bonnie Wan’s job is to make meaning from messiness. A great brand can distill their purpose into 1–3 words to create a clear focal point from which they can create, innovate, and make decisions. Most of us don’t realize that we can do that in our own lives. The Life Brief is the essential playbook to un…
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