#113 CHAD LITTLE
What drives a self-taught artist to leave behind a successful tech career to paint full-time? In this heart-to-heart, Nicholas talks with contemporary figurative painter Chad Little shares how curiosity, courage, and asking “why” continue to shape his journey. From his first pop-up show to the deep stories behind his vintage-inspired figures, Chad’s work explores nostalgia, resilience, and the beauty of rediscovering yourself through art. His story is a reminder that the call to create never really fades, it just waits for us to listen.
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- Artistic Choices & Design: 00:00
- Event Learning & Pop-Ups: 03:42
- Venue & Sales Impact: 08:43
- Artistic Challenges & Mindset: 32:54
- Creative Process Insights: 35:59
- Expression & Viewer Connection: 39:42
- Overcoming Creative Blocks: 45:16
- Finding Artistic Style: 48:20
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Really enjoyed this conversation, love Chad’s art and what he said about his digital process and painting.
Also enjoyed the differences between Chad’s process and Nick’s but how the similarities of how they feel and mindset in terms of their art and process are what inspired me,
Nick, thanks for an outstanding interview! I’ve followed Chad for over a year, but hearing him talk through his process was a real highlight—and his studio is absolutely out of this world.
Loved this interview. It’s about putting in the reps. The rest will follow! Very encouraging!
Stunning work by Chad Little. I am agog! Hearing that even at that level, the struggle remains the same is comforting. Great interview!.
Thank you for showing us Chad Little and his amazing art! It‘s so much inspiring and encouraging. Just do it – where ever you are on your path!
I loved loved loved this!!! Thank you Both so much for being real!
Superb conversation!
Thank you!!
Love the matter-of-fact acceptance of how challenging creating art can get!
Fantastic and encouraging to all artists enjoyed listening to Chad and loving his work hope I get to see it for real if he comes to the UK
great interview!!
Unbelievably Powerful and Awesome!!!!!!
Thank you, Nick and Chad 💝