Right before the pandemic gripped the world, I signed up for Nicholas Wilton’s free ART2LIFE workshop. I had heard about it for several years and had friends who had taken the free workshop and then gone on to take Nick’s 12-week intensive Creative Visionary Program (CVP). All of the stories I heard were inspiring and the changes in their art and their artistic confidence was noticeable. I decided to investigate what all of the hullabaloo was about. The free workshop was amazing in itself, with Nick diving into Design/Value/Color. Some was review or things I already knew, but there were pieces that were presented in an entirely new way. I decided to take the leap and sign up for the 12-week CVP course. It wasn’t cheap, but I felt like my art and my art practice needed an infusion of something I couldn’t even name.
Fast forward to February 2020 and the total lock down due to the pandemic. Was I ever glad I had signed up for the intensive course as I had the time to devote to the program. It is hard to describe the level of teaching, support, ideas, and information that was presented. It was a lifesaver during a tough time and my art began to be transformed, my confidence soared, and I began taking more chances. I learned art stuff, art principles, how our life and our art are intertwined, and I learned the business side of art. I became more willing to take risks in my art. But for now, I want to share about the opportunity to take a free workshop offered by Nick. It is worth every minute and introduces you to his way of teaching and conveying information.
If you are already interested, you can click on this link and be taken to the page to sign up for the free workshop (with absolutely no obligation, just a great series of videos). CLICK HERE
In case you want more information about the free ART2LIFE Workshop. It is:
- Totally free
- Held online — so you can watch from anywhere in the world
- Starting on February 15, 2021 (available on-demand to watch for an entire week)
- Designed to help you make art that is much more like you (and more impactful, too)
Nick has been making and teaching art for over 25 years, and he is known for helping artists push their art to exciting new places.Specifically, he will be covering the first 3 (and most important) stages in the Art2Life Process, including:
DESIGN:
- Why so many people with lots of education, degrees and experience still struggle to make art they love
- How to master composition in a way that will quickly elevate your art
VALUE:
- How to strengthen your discernment — that internal compass — that tells you when to go further, pivot, or pull back with your art
- How to create a beautiful kind of depth and balance in your art
COLOR:
- How to add a vibrant new level of dimension AND subtleness to your work with a perspective on color you haven’t heard before!
- How to feel more confident in your creative choices — so you can begin making art MORE like YOU.
Once I understood these concepts, making art I loved became so much easier … more fun… and it began happening more often. I took the principles I learned during the free workshop (and then the 12-week program) and my art took off in several new directions, including a solo show that is happening this month at RiverSea Gallery in Astoria. And I loved last year’s workshop so much, that I will be taking it again this year.
I’ll be honest, I receive a few perks if you use the link I have provided. I also would love to answer any questions you have about the program, or more specific information about all the areas that are covered. At the very least, I recommend signing up for the free workshop and giving it a try. Click this LINK to sign up for the free workshop – and I really hope to see you there.