I love a fresh start. I am really excited about completing a few items I have left from 2007 and embarking upon new goals for the coming year. I have never been so on fire about my work. In 2007 I committed myself to dedicating a piece of everyday to my art work. It was simply a matter of making up my mind to do it. This year I want to up the ante a bit more and be more free in my creativity. So, without further delay here are my art goals for 2008.
2008 Art Goals
Learn and Expand. Last year I kind of hunkered down and stayed in the studio exploring on my own. This year I want to explore with others.
- start a small critique group with other artists (I have already put out the call and we will be meeting at the end of this month)
- update skills on low water immersion dying (cuz we are in a drought here in N. Georgia)
- take part two of the CS3 Illustrator and Photoshop classes I began in the fall
- study printmaking and encautics
- Dedicate more time to PLAY. I have been inspired by Jean Williamson and many on the QuiltArt and Afam list to make a small quilt every week. I have cut a few muslin squares ahead of time to get me started. My brain is already on fire with ideas 8 ). The size of these exploration quilts (my term for this process) will be between 8×10 and 11×14. I have already finished the first two.
- Continue to draw everyday and do studies in my trusty sketchbook
The Business of Art.
- Exhibit more which means entering in more shows that interest me.
- update my statement and biography
- Blog because I love it and blogging is a great marketing tool
- create post cards
- determine which memberships and subscriptions I will continue for the year.
- purchase software to maintain database of inventory and customers
For the rest of my goals please look HERE
