I gifted myself once a trip to a four-day retreat in Austin, TX basically because it was being given by a multimedia artist who I had been following for over six years. I wanted to find out from her how she got started teaching an after-school program in a low-income area of her city. The gift to myself was more than I expected. The class size was small--12 attendees, two instructors and a chef, who also had the benefit of making art alongside us. We all stayed and played in the same building. I loved that we were free to stay and make art into the early mornings. I had never stayed at making art more than a couple of hours. It was so freeing! We learned a little printmaking which reminded me of art in grade school when we did that a couple of weeks. I remembered how much I loved it back then. Everyone seemed to take me in because I had come by myself and traveled from Massachusetts. They thought I was brave. ❤ We shared the making of the meals. We talked each night and swam in the pool. We walked a maze circle (?) I don't remember the actual term for the walk. We had one day exploring galleries and attended an opening in the evening at a gallery hosting works of Dalì's. His daughter was there! It was my first introduction to his work. After three days of making art, each of us showed and talked about what we made, why, how it made us feel. Then, we responded to each other's work. This part was so powerful. EVERYONE'S art touched me, very emotionally, in some way. This totally drained me, I went off crying at one point, sought out a shower; then, took a nap. I think the sharing was so powerful because I got to know everyone, we were creating and in each other's wave length, their art felt like my art, too. There was a sort of silent partnership, investment there. The whole experience was certainly a true gift to myself and the permission in valuing my own creative life. Eventually, I rented a studio and made art for a year. Having a place to go to every day, making art into the wee hours of the morning was the nourishment I needed then. Ten years later now and I'm determined to do this again only in my tiny apartment. Being fueled by making art makes you feel alive. This was great. I recommend an art retreat for everyone. Make it mandatory. ❤❤❤
Thanks Nick I SO NEEDED this. I lost some consistency after the amazing Mexico retreat and this talk brought me back to center. Your ability to gather and disseminate the core of what makes an artist alive is a gift I am honored to receive. Heading to the studio now!
so grateful for you and your podcasts and vlogs! They keep me going! This one was so amazing, I can't wait to attend one of your destination workshops one day! It's on my bucket list! Thank you!!🥰
Beautiful explained Nicholas and so wonderful to hear the truth of feeling the connection is joy in itself thankyou so much for spreading the love in being creative ❤
Some artists on the web do 8 paintings that look almost the same pretty pictures and brag about selling 400 of them. They push them for sale, and they do sell.....(well, maybe, I dont know) I can't see any growth or experimentation, and as for layers, I dont think putting a small brush stroke over a color is really making layers. This doesn't make any sense to me. Art is a struggle, and then, if you push it and find parts you love and get past the dislike... you can end up with something you are content and able to show it. Critique is helpful.....just keep on pushing the process.
I gifted myself once a trip to a four-day retreat in Austin, TX basically because it was being given by a multimedia artist who I had been following for over six years. I wanted to find out from her how she got started teaching an after-school program in a low-income area of her city. The gift to myself was more than I expected. The class size was small--12 attendees, two instructors and a chef, who also had the benefit of making art alongside us. We all stayed and played in the same building. I loved that we were free to stay and make art into the early mornings. I had never stayed at making art more than a couple of hours. It was so freeing! We learned a little printmaking which reminded me of art in grade school when we did that a couple of weeks. I remembered how much I loved it back then. Everyone seemed to take me in because I had come by myself and traveled from Massachusetts. They thought I was brave. ❤ We shared the making of the meals. We talked each night and swam in the pool. We walked a maze circle (?) I don't remember the actual term for the walk. We had one day exploring galleries and attended an opening in the evening at a gallery hosting works of Dalì's. His daughter was there! It was my first introduction to his work. After three days of making art, each of us showed and talked about what we made, why, how it made us feel. Then, we responded to each other's work. This part was so powerful. EVERYONE'S art touched me, very emotionally, in some way. This totally drained me, I went off crying at one point, sought out a shower; then, took a nap. I think the sharing was so powerful because I got to know everyone, we were creating and in each other's wave length, their art felt like my art, too. There was a sort of silent partnership, investment there. The whole experience was certainly a true gift to myself and the permission in valuing my own creative life. Eventually, I rented a studio and made art for a year. Having a place to go to every day, making art into the wee hours of the morning was the nourishment I needed then. Ten years later now and I'm determined to do this again only in my tiny apartment. Being fueled by making art makes you feel alive. This was great. I recommend an art retreat for everyone. Make it mandatory. ❤❤❤
Absolutely loving these Podcasts. They fill me with Joy and abandon.
Thanks Nick I SO NEEDED this. I lost some consistency after the amazing Mexico retreat and this talk brought me back to center. Your ability to gather and disseminate the core of what makes an artist alive is a gift I am honored to receive. Heading to the studio now!
Love it‼️thank you‼️🧑🎨❤️
so grateful for you and your podcasts and vlogs! They keep me going! This one was so amazing, I can't wait to attend one of your destination workshops one day! It's on my bucket list! Thank you!!🥰
Perfect synchronicity this morning ❤Gratitude. You are a shining light!
Thanks Nick! I so appreciate your podcasts! ⭐️
I always leave your podcasts feeling good. Thank you Nick! ❤😊
Thank you Nick, you bring Light to the truth.😊
I needed this so much right now. Thank you Nick. You are a Godsend.
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Thank you, Nicholas!
You are an amazing WOA!
Beautiful explained Nicholas and so wonderful to hear the truth of feeling the connection is joy in itself thankyou so much for spreading the love in being creative ❤
You are so inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks Nick. Fantastic insights, much appreciated 👏👍😀🙏
Thank you always so much Nick. So great, inspirational and relatable ❤. I appreciate you so much!
Great video, so helpful ! Thank you for this Nick 🙏🏽💙
Some artists on the web do 8 paintings that look almost the same pretty pictures and brag about selling 400 of them.
They push them for sale, and they do sell.....(well, maybe, I dont know)
I can't see any growth or experimentation, and as for layers, I dont think putting a small brush stroke over a color is really making layers.
This doesn't make any sense to me.
Art is a struggle, and then, if you push it and find parts you love and get past the dislike... you can end up with something you are content and able to show it.
Critique is helpful.....just keep on pushing the process.