Every year around December, I take some quiet time to contemplate what I would like to focus on for the coming year. I consider all aspects of my life. this helps me to focus and set some concrete action plans to move forward. Art is a major activity in my life and I have found by limiting my activity to a few ideas, I actually expand my growth and accomplish more than just drifting along with no direction.
Lately I have discovered some exciting artists who have ideas I want to incorporate into my work. They work in mixed media and in abstract ways. These are areas I wish to grow my knowledge. Of course, for me, drawing and portraiture will be part of the mix. Robyn Mcclendon is one of the artists I have been watching on YouTube videos . She has been doing a 365 day practice for a number of years now. She has inspired me to do a daily practice for the coming year. So far, I have not missed a day!!!! Maybe it is a little early to celebrate!
Jane Davies is the other artist I absolutely love!! I have signed up to take an on-line course with her starting in February. This will be an interesting adventure.
This is the image I have decided to concentrate on for the coming year. I have a few variations if I run out of steam. It is an image of my son that I love and have done several major paintings based on this image. It continues to be a favorite. I am calling it Man of the Year. I have decided to do a drawing a day for the year. I am convinced that daily practice will produce great rewards. The last time I did a years' worth of drawings was perhaps my most productive, so I am counting on this practice to fulfill my goals The other goal I wish to pursue is doing a small abstract collage each day. I can only accomplish the collage on the days I am in my studio. So far I have combined the daily drawing with the collage when in the studio. The best part of this daily project is being able to take a few minutes at the end of the day and do a quick drawing with my finger on my iPhone if I need to accomplish my goal. It makes it a "no excuses" goal.
Here are the collage and drawing combos I have done so far.
Here are the digital images done on my iPad Pro with a stylus
And last are my end of the day, little finger drawings done on my iPhone.
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Dear Myrna, I hope you will achieve the goals. Thank you for sharing the interesting information. I heartily admire you. You always inspire me. I, too, want to grow as an artist and a person. Best wishes, Sadami
Happy New Year ! congratulations on a year where you accomplished your set goals and a full wonderful start on this year!!! Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration for me and I look forward to your adventures this year :)
Thank you Sadami and Meera for your consistently kind remarks and support over the years. I am excited to have a strong focus this year. Hope you both have a wonderful creative year as well!
Ruth Armitage has left a new comment on your post "YEAR'S GOALS ON TARGET!!":
How fun to see your projects! I’m curious now that you’ve been using your ipad pro, which program you’ve gravitated to. I’d be interested in a post on your digital process, brushes, etc. Looking forward to seeing more of the Man of the Year!
Ruth, I accidentally rejected your comment. I should wear my glasses when working at the omputer!!
My digital process is mostly instinctive . I have been playing around with the app Sketch club and using the brush Vector which creates filled in shapes. Try it ! Lots of fun.
I am always inspired by your willingness to experiment and push yourself.
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