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Crafting Your Life Brief - Bonnie Wan - Ep 120 Feb 07, 2024

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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 unlock what you want in life. It's a three-step tool to help you realign your path with your dreams personally, professionally, culturally, and spiritually. To create a life that is wholly your own. Join us as we dive into getting messy, gaining clarity, and taking action.

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Learn more about Bonnie Wan and her role as a Brand Strategist [1:53]

Why Bonnie wrote her book, "The Life Brief" [8:09]

You have to get messy to gain clarity to take action [13:20]

How intuition is involved in the process [16:56]

What do I really want but I'm afraid to admit? [20:05]

How to gain clarity about what's sacred to you [29:37]

Concisely expressing your non-negotiables [35:09]

The unfolding: Putting clarity into motion [40:40]

Shifting from what we want to how we want [46:36]

What Bonnie learned from writing her book [50:32]

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Bonnie's book: The Life Brief

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CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE:

Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/

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Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/

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Join us for The Art of Your Life Free Online Workshop starting March 4th! www.artlifefree.com

Your One Word - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 119 Jan 31, 2024

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https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever chosen a single word to orient your entire year? I've made a practice of it, and on this episode, I'm going to show you just how beneficial this is! Join me as I dive into the importance of choosing a word, how to do so, and how it relates to the five essential human needs of the Art2Life matrix.

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How to find YOUR word using the five essential needs [2:10]

Using connection and health to shape your vision [10:53]

Choosing creativity and exploration in the magical and the mundane [15:53]

The power of intuition in art-making [21:06]

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CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE:

Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/

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Promoting Your Art Is Personal - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 118 Jan 24, 2024

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https://Art2Life.com - Promoting your work can feel like a terrifying task for many artists. But with the right mindset, promotion can feel like another extension of your creativity. Join me as I dive into the proper way to frame promotion as an artist, the difficult necessity of galleries, the problem with over-polishing your work, and critical steps for building an audience for your creations.

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The currency and payoff of art-making [2:30]

Unpacking the difficulty of getting into galleries [8:01]

The problem with over-polishing your work [11:51]

The art of building an audience [16:59]

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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/

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How to Drop Back Into Your Art - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 117 Jan 17, 2024

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https://Art2Life.com - As artists return to their studios after a winter holiday hiatus, many of us are experiencing the familiar struggle to drop back into our art after a break. Taking even the smallest pause can sometimes make us feel like a stranger in our studio. Join me as I tackle the three biggest challenges to reconnecting with your work after a break and how to overcome them to get the creative fires stoked again.

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Three reasons we feel disconnection after coming back to our art [1:22]

Overcoming the disconnect and dropping back into our art [10:13]

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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

How to Go Big - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 116 Jan 10, 2024

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https://Art2Life.com - Are you looking to take your art to the next level in 2024? Do you know the steps needed to make that happen? On this episode, I'll unpack the three biggest obstacles to going big with your art. Join me as we examine why confidence is the key to scaling up, the problem with thinking too small, and the importance of knowing why we make art in the first place.

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Why confidence is the key to scaling up [2:13]

How to stop thinking too small [11:18]

Finding your why and engaging your purpose [18:59]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less (Book): https://www.amazon.com/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B0BGK74SR5

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

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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

Being Not Doing in 2024 - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 115 Jan 03, 2024

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https://Art2Life.com - So much of annual planning has to do with all the things we want to accomplish in 365 days. But what if we started our planning process with the question: How do I want to feel in 2024? Join me as I discuss a few different approaches to planning and prioritizing your year to make it the best one yet.

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Allowing the seasons to complement your life and art practice [2:19]

Becoming the curator of your life [12:16]

Staying present in our priorities [15:24]

Gathering the five ingredients for a perfect day [24:36]

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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

Coming Home - Haramara - Ep 114 Dec 27, 2023

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https://Art2Life.com - It's amazing what we can create when we do so from a place of pure authenticity. Art-making is a journey to discover yourself, and our work is the artifacts we collect along the way. But what if your art isn't a canvas, but a place? Meet Sajeela de la Borbolla, founder and healing instructor at the Haramara Retreat located in beautiful Sayulita, Mexico. Her personal journey has led her to create, in conjunction with her team, a beautiful haven for guests to connect with nature and themselves. Join us as we get to know Sajeela, her journey with Haramara, and how finding her way has helped so many find theirs.

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Getting to know Sajeela and the inspiration behind the Haramara Retreat [2:07]

Allowing beauty to lead you back to yourself [12:09]

How Sajeela's vision came together logistically and energetically [19:43]

Exploring the feminine energy and subconscious impact of Sajeela's property [29:38]

Preserving Haramara for generations to come [35:45]

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Haramara Retreat: https://haramararetreat.com/?v=6cbcb1763be6

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haramarasayulita?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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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

Making a Painting: Part 3 - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 113 Dec 20, 2023

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https://Art2Life.com - In what may be the final installment of making a painting for my daughter's birthday, we're going to be talking about finishing. Or at least, what the beginning stages of that process look like. Join me as I talk about the delicate balance of refinement and letting go, knowing when we need perspective, and holding an idea for a painting while remaining authentic to ourselves and the process.

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Crafting the delicate balance between refinement and letting go when finishing [1:56]

Holding an idea for a painting while staying authentic [12:59]

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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/

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Personal Is Universal - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 112 Dec 13, 2023

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https://Art2Life.com - As artists, it's so important that our work continually moves towards authenticity. The more personal our work becomes, the more universal and accessible it becomes for everyone else. Join me as I discuss five reasons why this occurs and how you can take your artwork to the next level through authenticity.

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Considering what your work does for others [2:51]

The impact of emotional resonance in art [8:39]

Incorporating archetypes and storytelling into your work [14:27]

Humanizing the experience of art-making [21:59]

The power of your perspective [27:49]

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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/

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Making a Painting: Part 2 - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 111 Dec 06, 2023

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https://Art2Life.com - Now that our 54 by 60-inch canvas is no longer white, it's time to take a second pass at it! Join me for Part 2 of the journey to create a birthday painting for my daughter. We'll talk about freedom, working on commissioned pieces, the power of contrast and change, staying instinctual, and using all of your resources to create something truly unique. You don't want to miss it!

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I started…now what? [2:51]

Embracing play, freedom, and contrast [8:04]

Activating your work through change for greater creativity [17:29]

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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