A time to be thankful and start writing 2017 art goals.
Snuggled - small 4x6" quick painting. Loved the snow! |
I've said it before and I will say it again, I am thankful for my art friends. My friends are kindred spirits who are sounding boards, informers, sharers, listeners and mentors--thank you!
When I am in the studio with my friends, I forget my troubles.
I was chatting recently with my art friends and was surprised to learn that I am in the minority when it comes to making art goals. Yes, I make yearly art goals and I encourage you to do the same. Goals help me focus and they are something that I think about throughout the year. I believe in art goals, I believe in working toward goals and I believe in the action of writing goals down.
Last year I completed the following: update blog twice a month, create an art inventory, complete more landscape paintings, create an art website. Incomplete goals include selling a larger work and Giclee prints of my Santa (I did look into Giclee prints, they were much more expensive than anticipated)...
Also, I had my first solo show and was accepted to have a second solo show in February 2017. One reason for the shows was my preparation--because I had goals and was out painting more often, I was confident that I had enough completed work for a solo exhibit.
I have started thinking about my 2017 goals, and plan on discussing them with my husband on an upcoming road trip--the best time to brainstorm and jot down ideas. I already know that goals will include Art Quick Studies (painting two small one hour paintings each week)--this is something I started recently that I enjoy.