A Look into the New Year

I'm not big into creating resolutions for myself. I feel like I'm being punished for something I did "wrong" and resolving to make it better in the future. I'm more into creating the idea of personal growth goals, something that actually makes you feel GOOD about yourself. I also don't create unrealistic goals for myself. Small achievements make me feel wonderful too!

I had a great year with personal development in 2014. I started finding time for myself and my art, all while juggling a 1 year old, 40 hr work week and a transition into the "real food" Paleo lifestyle for health reasons. (Real food = lots and LOTS of creating from scratch - but that's another story!) I started focusing on blogging about my sketches again - both the good and bad - and created a Facebook community to share my work. What's really cool is I watched my drawings grown in a way I couldn't have even dreamed!!

Left: Early 2014                                                                        Right: End of 2014

This year, I'm already dreaming up new goals for myself. I hope I can achieve them all, but if not it's OK. Here's some of the ideas I have floating around in my head:

• Collaborative projects with fellow artists - actually in the works as I type!
• Make more connections with fellow artist in the community
• Continue learning and practicing watercolor in my spare time
• Become bolder and more confident in my sketch lines/strokes
• Try new mediums!
• Blog more informational/tutorial posts
• Create some demo videos on my favorite techniques
• Create more challenges for myself and readers to be involved in
• Work on a larger scale
• Draw everyday - even if it's just for a few minutes 
• Work on better photography of my work for posts
• Create an online shop so YOU can finally purchase!

What are some of your goals?
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