Most of us make new year's resolutions. This year, mine is to be more active than ever in my art career from all angles. Yes, it is difficult to keep the momentum going all year but I have learn from previous years not to raise my expectations too high. For example, for years I vowed to quit smoking until one year I vowed not to even try to quit smoking. Why drive myself crazy? Other years I vowed to make one painting per day, but then I went away for more than one day in a row and the resolution went out the window.
So this year, my resolution is more generalized and something I can have more control over. I thought of vowing to write this blog everyday but then thought there are days I won't have time. That's the simple truth. Painting every day is out of the question. I already paint almost every day, so the goal would not be too high but there again, when I do find myself away from the easel, my resolution is shot.
So in the spirit of finding ways to be more active in my art career, I resolve to combine all these things I normally do and just make a more conscious choice in what I am doing and not to just go about my days without thinking of how my daily actions effect my art career. Just being present will help me tremendously.
I will write my blog when I can, I will paint when I can and I will continue to focus on the gallery when I can. Since there are many aspects to building an art career, I will consciously conduct my days and manage my time with a focus on where I am going and the steps I need to take to get there.
Perhaps I can also apply this self-consciousness to other areas of my life as well which will also benefit my career. Time management is important in all aspects of life. I don't want to disrupt other areas of my life just to focus on my art career but enhance all areas of my life while focusing on my art career, if that makes sense.
2016 promises to be a banner year. I have so much going on and so many plans. I'm just so excited and happy with my life that keeping up with momentum will be my greatest challenge.
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