I wrote a book about my creative process in all its backassward glory. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had writing something.
While stuck inside during the pandemic last year, I wrote about my unorthodox painting techniques to share what is most important to me when I work. Now, I've put it all in a book organized into chapters with each one focusing on a different way I combat my own judgment and ego while painting.
The book features over two dozen high-quality color images of artwork I made while living in France from 2018-2020, plus a foreword written by my mentor, Dean Alan Roberts of the Marchutz School of Fine Arts. The images are gorgeous and the writing is candid, fresh, even irreverent at times. It provides inspiration for those with a creative outlet, guidance to anyone hoping to liberate their own unique voice in their work, and an innovative look into non-judgment and self-acceptance.
book of sight and insight
"...with his art he can inspire others to connect to the world and with themselves."
-- Alan Roberts, Dean of the Marchutz School of Fine Arts
demystifying creativity.
There is a natural-born teacher in Nick, and he is motivated to demystify the creative process and demonstrate how it can be relevant to mental health and our everyday well-being. Nick returns to drawing and painting over and over because of the mindfulness it provides him, and is regularly developing outlets to share the lessons and insights he gains from his creative practice.
upcoming conferences:
- TEDxGeorgetown // March 26, 2022
- Smithsonian Associates // May 7, 2022