After a weekend of new years reverie, I return to this journal with renewed vigor and the usual contemplation this time of change brings about. It started out with a meme on DeviantART:
2009 A Year of Art in Review by =ladydove7 on deviantART
I started off this past year with a lot of uncertainty about where I wanted to go with my art. I knew the kinds of things I wanted to draw, but not how I would be able to get there or where to take my first step. In February, I was just coming off graduation from SCAD and nearly a full year of creative stifling in which I did hardly any creative writing or art. The previous year was not a waste, however, as I learned so much about advertising and the business side of things that I was bursting with ideas for my creative half once I finally got the time to sit down and think things through for myself.
I wanted to go into more narrative works this year, but due to other prospects, ended up venturing into the soothing pastels of angelic territory for an upcoming project. With a year of possibilities ahead of me, I’m full of anticipation to see how current efforts pay off and also to really push Angelic Shades beyond merely a pipe dream and into a successful business venture!
Here’s the short list of my New Years Resolutions:
* Finish the Rapunzel Project
* Start researching for the Archangels Series (and the subsequent Fallen Archangels Series)
* Hit the art fair and convention market HARD! I’m due for more personal appearances
* Make time for exercise before I turn into a giant McNugget
* Read more books, starting with the rest of the Kushiel’s Legacy series
* Start a sketch group (or at least have one night for doodling and research out of the week)
Things I have no intention of changing in the next year (in response to Hayley’s list):
* Drinking green tea and Godiva coffee. This routine has become regular muse bait.
* Chatting with friends online & networking. Some of the most inspiring people in my life live oceans away.
* Being obsessed with the devil in the details, for he is a wily beast I must pursue! My work wouldn’t be the same without him.
* Researching when I should be sleeping (aka. MOAR research!). Let’s face it, I couldn’t stop doing this if I tried.
* Playing video games and watching cartoons. I’ll never grow up! I’m a Toys R Us kid!
*Ignoring the unconstructive naysayers. Creativity & creative businesses cannot survive without constant enthusiasm, positivity, and being willing to face the unknown!