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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 episode of the Art2Life Podcast, I share 10 ways I strive to balance my life and my art.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Establish a schedule [2:44] Define boundaries [5:12]  Prioritize self-care [7:48]  Let planning be a creative exercise [10:49]  Learn to say “no” to say “yes” [14:03]  Delegate work to free up your time [16:03]  Created a dedicated workspace [18:34]  Practice mindfulness [22:12]  Regularly assess and adjust [26:30]  Focus on non-artistic endeavors [27:32]  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Art of Your Life Free Workshop: https://a2lworkshop.com/5-days-workshop/ Buy Back Your Time: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck-ebook/dp/B09Y55GLXJ ============================= 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

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 dive into gaining clarity around your “why,” why knowing yourself is the most important first step in creative endeavors, and how branding is your company’s identity. Your perspective on branding will never be the same.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Jon shares his love for art and design [2:56] How Jon helps brands sculpt their identity in visual form [15:09]  Breadcrumbs: Gaining clarity around your “why” [19:40]  Is honing in on your style what matters? [32:20] A conversation on Tesla design; brand equity [40:36]  How Jon shifts perspectives about branding [43:35]  What Jon does that contributes to his purpose [50:57]  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED The Art of Your Life Free Workshop: https://a2lworkshop.com/5-days-workshop/ Unconscious Branding by Douglas van Praet: https://www.amazon.com/Unconscious-Branding-Neuroscience-Empower-Marketing/dp/1137278927  ================================= CONNECT WITH JON RITT Jon Ritt Design Co.: https://www.jonritt.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-ritt-25078829/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonritt/

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.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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]  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Bonnie’s book: The Life Brief ================================ CONNECT WITH BONNIE WAN The Life Brief Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Instagram Friend on Facebook =============================== 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 Join us for The Art of Your Life Free Online Workshop starting March 4th! www.artlifefree.com

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Three reasons we feel disconnection after coming back to our art [1:22] Overcoming the disconnect and dropping back into our art [10:13] ================================ 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ 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  ================================= 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ CONNECT WITH HARAMARA Haramara Retreat: https://haramararetreat.com/?v=6cbcb1763be6  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haramarasayulita?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  ============================= 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Crafting the delicate balance between refinement and letting go when finishing [1:56] Holding an idea for a painting while staying authentic [12:59] ================================ 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

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. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… 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] ================================ 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

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!  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… I started…now what? [2:51] Embracing play, freedom, and contrast [8:04] Activating your work through change for greater creativity [17:29] ================================ 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