Review and Goal Setting

2008 Review

Looking over the past year I can see some steps forward and some back. Keeping my life balanced and all the balls in the air seems to be the hardest thing for me.

• started this blog
  
• sold two paintings at one exhibition
  
• registered domain name and set up website
  
• learnt a LOT about abstract art, and art in general, from Arielle Masson at Glassell
  
• body of artwork became more cohesive
  

But my fitness goals went down the drain.

2009 Plans

This is the part I have fun with - making plans and setting goals. This year I have split my plans down by month too since I have trouble with getting overwhelmed by large, simultaneous goals.

• Get a schedule and routines in place so the little things in life don't disturb my studio time. And by 'little things' I do not mean the kids.
  
• Get a solid body of work together.
  
• Write and post at least two blog entries a week.
  
• Go to at least two exhibitions or galleries a month.
  
• Read 50 books, keeping a simple list of them. Preferably books I already own.
  
• Reread I'd Rather Be in the Studio and get art business organized.
  
• Talk to my local independent coffee shop about an exhibition.
  
• Host an Open Studio.
  
• Devise (and then follow) a study plan to hone my painting and drawing skills. Perhaps a skill a month?
  
• Get to the gym or go running at least three times a week.