#111 MASTER CLASS — NAVIGATING THE MESSY MIDDLE
The messy middle isn’t just a hurdle to get past, it’s something every artist faces, including us. In this Master Class, Nicholas Wilton and the Art2Life Caoching team share how they personally work with this in-between stage, where clarity feels out of reach but breakthroughs are waiting. Through stories, practices, and honest conversation, you’ll see the real ways artists move through the fog with more trust and less fear, and how you can too.
WATCH THE MASTER CLASS RECORDING
Jump to a section:
Click the chapter icon (the bulleted list inside the video player) to see and select any part of the video.
Chapters and timestamps are also listed below for quick reference.
- Art Creation Insights: 00:00
- Artistic Experimentation: 02:00
- Letting Go in Art: 10:32
- Artistic Reflection: 36:23
- Navigating Challenges: 39:07
- Creative Energy: 48:15
- Emotional Investment: 56:36
*Please note that guest presenters are not necessarily Academy members available for commenting.
Great !!!!
Wow!! What a gift to us all. This was so helpful, and came just at the right time for me…
I will watch this one many times for sure, and already feel that I understand the messy middle much better. Thank you!!
This Master Class was so timely for me as I am working my way through a few messy middles. You gave me new perspective, hope and a resistance to paint the whole thing over and start again. Thank you to all of you.
This is a must watch video…just what I needed! Thank you.
Fabulous experience. Never feel alone when you all talk about your experiences.
Wow! so good! So much wisdom in this class. I’m going to watch it again soon and I’m putting a note on my work table to remind myself to watch it again in a month or so and keep repeating that as long as I need. A big thanks to the four of you!!
OMG….. I will be looking at my paintings in a whole new way. I think most of them are in the messy middle stage and hope I can move them forward….. when I have the energy! This was an amazing “listen” and I encourage all members to watch it. I know it will change my approach.
That was the best, so helpful and positive and alive with possibility. Amy, Marji, Nadine wonderful. And Nick, you continue to help make this community a complete joy and I could never tell you just how much I’ve learned. Thank you.