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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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A show about making the most of the winter growing season, hosted by Clara Coleman.
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The Art of Travel - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 152
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https://Art2Life.com - You have to get lost to find yourself—it’s how we grow. The intersection of art-making and travel is fascinating. I’m exploring how these experiences cultivate a sense of presence and inspire creativity. Let’s embrace the mindset of travel over vacation and the artistry involved in exploring new destinations. Cultivating pres…
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Wisdom, Art, and Longing - Judy Tuwaletstiwa - Ep 151
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https://Art2Life.com - Judy Tuwaletstiwa, a multidisciplinary visual artist, writer, and teacher, had no idea she was an artist for many many years. After being told she was ‘no artist’ by her 7th-grade teacher, she didn’t create art until later. Judy shares her insights on aging as a liberating gift, allowing her to focus on what truly matters. We…
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Where Your New Life Begins - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 150
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https://Art2Life.com - We get to understand who people are by hearing their stories, by listening to where they've come from, what they've done, and who they are—so why don’t we share our stories more freely? Many of us carry embarrassment or shame about our past, but our stories have the potential to foster genuine connections and dispel negative …
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The Art of Relationships - Max Trombly - Ep 149
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https://Art2Life.com - How do we balance the masculine and feminine energies within us? My guest, Max Trombly, a men's mentor and teacher, shares his expertise. Max specializes in helping men uncover their life purpose, understand emotional intelligence, and form conscious relationships. We explore the early stages of relationships, where curiosity…
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How to Ride the Waves of Uncertainty - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 148
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https://Art2Life.com - Magical things happen when we stay in the unknown for a while and begin to play. In this episode, we dig into the transformative power of intentional presence in art and life. Being truly present can facilitate personal growth, enhance creativity, and nurture relationships. Incorporating play and inviting intuition into your …
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https://Art2Life.com - We need balance in life and art—it’s a little like the art of surfing, where momentum and constant adjustment help us navigate life's unpredictabilities. Wayfinding is all about making decisions in the moment to achieve better outcomes. This episode builds on the idea of finding your way as you go, emphasizing the importance …
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Bloom Into You - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 146
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https://Art2Life.com - Creating something tangible—like a SPARK Playbook, which serves as a visual roadmap for your artistic progress—has transformative power. Artists can take small, meaningful steps to uncover their artistic direction and the value of playful experimentation using my five-step Bloom method. This method helps you stay present in t…
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The Emotional Gift of Nature - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 145
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Engaging with the natural world can elevate creativity, and revitalize mind and spirit. The meditative qualities of art-making and nature, with its serenity and beauty, serve as a powerful muse. Nature has provided me with solace during challenging times. In this episode, we're diving deep into the profound relationship between art-making, nature, …
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Have you ever wondered how visualization and imagination can set the stage for success? This week, we’re diving into why shifting from self-doubt to intrinsic motivation is vital for any artist. I explore the importance of taking those small, consistent steps to achieve our goals. We can’t underestimate how having an engaged mentor to coach you can…
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Less Clutter, More Clarity - Andrew Mellen - Ep 143
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https://Art2Life.com - Andrew Mellen walked away from his role directing plays off-Broadway when he realized he had a unique talent for making people’s lives happier in a totally different way: becoming a professional organizer. Andrew is known for his transformative approach to decluttering physical and inner mental spaces. He shares the value of …
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https://Art2Life.com - Your art is the most important thing in your life, so how can you possibly put a price on it? This week, I’m talking about how to value your art and your time and why outsourcing the tasks you don’t love allows you to buy back more time to spend in the studio. I’m excited to explore questions you may battle about selling art …
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The Art of Leadership - Cherie Healey - Ep 141
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https://Art2Life.com - Everything starts with creative expression. Cherie Healey believes that leadership is the greatest creative endeavor of all time. But too many people feel they’re “not qualified” to be leaders because their definition of leadership is outdated. Leadership is first and foremost about learning to lead yourself. It’s also about …
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Feeling into Your Art - Bibby Gignilliat - Ep 140
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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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The Unveiling of You - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 139
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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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Building Momentum - Nino Yuniardi - Ep 138
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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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The Complexities of a Year-Round, Truly Full-Diet, CSA with Mark & Kristen Kimball of Essex Farm
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Mark and Kristen Kimball of Essex Farm in Essex, New York, have farmed for over 20 years together. Mark and Kristen are known for their year-round, free-choice, whole-diet CSA model on 130 acres, with 22 acres and vegetables and access to 1,100 acres per grazing, haymaking, and sugaring, producing everything from veggies, fruit, grains, meat, dairy…
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Seeing Your Path - Nicholas Wilton - Ep 137
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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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A Small-Farm Powerhouse Thriving on One Acre, Sarah Patterson of Red Acre Farm
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Farmer Sarah Patterson of Red Acre Farm in Cedar City, Utah, was just 14 years old when she started her first CSA on her parents' land after they moved to Utah from LA. Now, 15 years later, she has built Red Acre Farm into a thriving one-acre certified organic farm with a year-round, full-diet CSA, farm stand, farm kitchen, AND farm stay, along wit…
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Draw Your Feelings - Rukmini Poddar - Ep 136
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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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A Robust, Nimble, Mission-Driven, Two-Acre Farm with Kate Woods of Beetlebung Farm
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Kate Woods, farm manager of Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark, Massachusetts, along with her partner Nick, are the co-managers of a two-acre regenerative and primarily no-till farm on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Before its current iteration, the land had a rich history in agriculture, something of which that has been important to carry on for the is…
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Listening to Yourself - Silvia Poloto - Ep 135
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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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The Art of Kaizen + Holistic Management on a Growing, Year-Round Vegetable Farm with Max & Katie of Winter Kissed Farm
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As their farm name suggests, Montana farmers Max Smith and Katie Madden of Winter Kissed Farm focus on growing vegetable crops year-round, especially during the winter seasons. On 15 acres and at 3,500 feet in elevation, they use multiple high-tunnels and caterpillar-tunnels to grow crops and sell them through a CSA, an online store, and to some ar…
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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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An Inspiring Veteran Farmer on Self, Family, & Community Care with Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm
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Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm in Western Massachusetts, has been farming for 27 years and began her farm with her husband on land that was the birthplace of the CSA model popularized by Robyn Van En in 1986. Stewarding this important property, Elizabeth started her CSA with 12 member shares in 1997, which has since grown to 250 members, plus s…
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Beyond the Shore - Kristin Little - Ep 133
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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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Beginning a New Farm with Intentionality w/ Ellie & Dan of Small Holding Farm
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Ellie Goldstein and Dan Bryant of Small Holding Farm in Morganton, North Carolina, were recommended by a fan of the show as young, new, year-round farmers. Ellie and Dan started their farm in 2020 during the early months of the pandemic. Ellie has a background in psychology and works part-time in the mental health field and Dan is a certified arbor…
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Everything Matters - Danielle LaPorte - Ep 132
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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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Year-round Growing on an Island with Aidan Feeney of Fog Town Farm on Nantucket Island
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Aidan Feeney of Fog Town Farm is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Growing up on Nantucket as an outdoor enthusiast and working in landscaping and doing tree work during high school, Aidan became inspired to learn about agriculture and spent time in New York and in Vermont in college working on farms. In 2019, he…
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Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It: Suzi Dafnis - Ep 131
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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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