Finding creativity in the chaos | Will Day | TEDxCU

It took me 38 years to realize that shedding expectations and embracing life’s disruptions are the ways to find creativity in the chaos. Will Day’s art-like his personality-is bold. His use of large-scale canvases, rich textures, and multiple layers create a style that is as captivating as it is authentic. Limits have no place in the Will Day Art Studio.
Self-taught and constantly evolving, Will puts a contemporary spin on the impressionistic tradition. His work is free flowing and gestural, emotional and timeless. It’s a whole-hearted pursuit that involves nontraditional tools and a variety of settings: outside, inside, on the floor, on the wall. Whether commissioned by the NFL or a private collector, Will’s unconventional background and worldview shine through every piece he creates.
A native New Yorker, Will lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two kids. His art is featured in public and private collections across the world, from London to Rio de Janeiro to Hong Kong. In addition to his TEDxCU talk, Will’s speaking engagements have ranged from corporate fundraisers to a commencement address. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jerryhoward]

I remember this time when Mr. Day went through this. Great talk and younger people should take this advice. Shed those expectations and choose to embrace chaos.

[@willdayart]

Blessed to be part of the TEDx community! Thank you for letting me be part of the CU event.

[@lauraoldermanart6784]

Thanks for sharing your journey. You’re an inspiration Will.

[@gregschwartz8327]

Way to go Habibi! Great talk!

[@carterjensen5373]

I am a really big fan of Will’s work, learning the backstory behind how he got to where he is, makes his work even more interesting to me!

[@TheMathieu2011]

This is one of the most natural and relaxed Ted talks I've seen since years ✨ 🎨 without any rushing! Am an artist too and I can relate to this 💯

[@juandan1484]

What a journey, the key is CREATIVITY!

[@carterholbrook1276]

Great insight

[@danielnordson7593]

Great job Will! Excellent!

[@johnmiller1117]

Great talk, very insightful guy

[@peterwilliams3892]

True renaissance man

[@tommegalisfilms4719]

Where is the truth?

[@henrybogle8437]

Carpet diem

[@josephinejasmine.designs]

Found this just at the right time. Such a good TED talk on creativity 💜 Hopefully more people that need some inspiration will find it too

[@ethankruteck1094]

Great talk! Huge fan of your work.

[@deadinsidedeven]

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