We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Ed Nash a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Ed, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

“My parents were always incredibly supportive, rarely discouraging me from any wild or ambitious adventure I pursued. I think the most valuable lesson they taught me was how to make my own decisions independently. They stood by the choices I made, which empowered me to trust my instincts. One of the greatest challenges we face in life is indecision and procrastination. While it can be tempting to defer tough decisions to others, only you hold all the information necessary to make the best choice for yourself.”

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

“I am an visual artist based in Nashville TN, although I grew up in the UK. I primarily focus on painting, and I exhibit my work across the United States. I began my career in the art world as an art dealer and consultant before returning to my artistic roots. I studied fine art and psychology at Reading University in England and graduated Magna Cum Laude, which has greatly influenced my approach to art. Many of my paintings are commissioned by clients seeking pieces that not only transform their space but also resonate with their vision and aesthetics. My strength lies in understanding their needs and using my visual language to create artwork that both expands the environment and harmonizes with the desired ambiance.”

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

“The tension between creators and non-creators often stems from the deep emotional connection creators have to their work. Creators invest significant time and energy distilling their ideas, shaping them from personal experiences, thoughts, and emotions. This heightened sensitivity to their surroundings, which fuels their creativity, can also leave them vulnerable. When someone who may not share that sensitivity or creative awareness comes in with a more dismissive or blunt perspective, it can feel like they’re bulldozing through something the creator has carefully crafted, without understanding the emotional weight behind it.

The creative individual often requires isolation to help carefully form their ideas and keep their creative energy charged. I feel the more successful we become as an artist the harder it is to find that space and time. Being a husband to a very patient wife and father to two fabulous kids it’s often hard to retreat to that space and sometimes feel guilty for doing it. But I think she has come to terms with that and maybe likes her own space also .
Every creative need to be reminded of what made them successful in the first place and remember the story of the
story of the farmer and the Golden Goose!

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

In my late 20s, I decided to leave my ties to the UK and move to America to pursue my dreams in the art world. Fortunately, my then to be wife move with me, and we did it together but it was nervous moving to a new country leaving friends and family and starting over from scratch not knowing anyone. In many way we had to make it work though and it brought us closet together.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.ednashart.com
• Instagram: ed.nash.fine.art
• Facebook: Ed Nash Art

Image Credits

Leslie Parrott
Allen Clark
Nigel Callisto