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Happy New Year!! If you’re like me, you love the beginning of the New Year. It seems as if you’re starting with a clean slate and everything<\/em> is possible. Yet, I find if I don’t set some goals right at the start of the year, I can easily drift through the year without accomplishing much of anything. UGH. And I’m sure you know how quickly the year can scamper by! So as I was setting some arty New Year resolutions for myself, I realised I could share and expand my ideas with you.<\/p>\n

Okay, here are, in no particular order (except for the first one – it needs to be at the top!) some ideas for New Year resolutions:<\/p>\n

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Paint More<\/span><\/h3>\n

We all get distracted by life. It\u2019s so easy to come up with excuses for not painting, for not getting into the studio. Yet it is<\/em> possible to squeeze it in! We know from previous experience that even 10 minutes<\/a> can produce something. Taking any kind of action is better than doing nothing at all. Put pastel to paper and feel good about yourself<\/em> even if it’s for a short time<\/a>. It\u2019s the journey – the process – that’s valuable. \u00a0Regular consistent work = better work. Schedule painting time on your calendar – set that appointment with yourself. Make painting a priority!<\/p>\n

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Judge Less<\/span><\/h3>\n

It’s sooooooo easy to be negative about our own work especially when we’re in the “ugly stage<\/a>.” So how about this: paint paint paint, take a good long break, and paint some more. Accept that there’s going to be a critical Fred or Fran and thank him\/her for being there, and then keep painting. Then at some later time, when you’re fully detached<\/em> from your painting both physically and emotionally, look at it with a critical eye. Then start making some discernments about the work and what tweaks may be beneficial. Waiting until some time after painting can really help you be less negative about your work.<\/p>\n

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Avoid being skimpy with your materials<\/span><\/h3>\n

A good idea is to set an intention to use up a certain amount of material by the end of the year. This has to do with scarcity mindset around materials especially expensive materials or difficult-to-obtain supplies. For example, you just got a box of Terry Ludwig pastels and they\u2019re so perfect. And they cost so much! So they become precious which means you may be loath to use them. Set the intention to use them up by the end of the year. Don\u2019t hoard them, don\u2019t be stingy with them, use them! Think abundance, not scarcity. (And recall the gaol above – paint more!)<\/p>\n

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Don’t beat yourself up about not painting<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some days, even when you try your darndest, you don’t make it into the studio. You may feel guilt, frustration, anger at yourself for not sticking with your commitment. But sometimes other things are more important – visiting family and friends for instance – or sometimes it’s an ugh-y day, or sometimes you feel truly uninspired. Be okay with taking a break. And take that break fully <\/em>rather than tentatively. Tomorrow is another day and once you’ve developed the habit of painting regularly, you’ll be back at it the next day! Truly!<\/p>\n

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Risk more<\/span><\/h3>\n

There’s joy in being uncertain about the outcome of your painting. Knowing what will happen can lead to boredom which can lead to uninspired painting. Embrace the possibilities of newness and change. It can lead to amazing growth and new directions. Be unafraid of making mistakes as they are the necessary stepping stones that take you across the river to a whole new world.<\/p>\n

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Paint what inspires YOU<\/span><\/h3>\n

Be unafraid of what your inner self asks you to paint even if you’re afraid of what you see there. This is your whole self calling to be heard. You may not know what’s there but it will be all YOU. Your vision is unique so paint it and share it. Your art is a gift to you. It’s also your gift to the world. It allows others to see through your eyes – your artist’s eyes. So paint from your heart and soul and let it all out!<\/p>\n

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Stop comparing yourself to others<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a killer and ever so easy to get into the habit of doing. Have you ever noticed after a cruise on social media (eg Instagram, Facebook) that you start to feel badly about your work and even your art life, that you doubt that what you’re doing is any good or has any value? Often these feelings emerge as a result of comparing yourself and your art to what you see others are doing (hand up!). Take a close look to discover what are those triggers? And then remove them. Unfollow feeds that make you feel this way even though you are ever-so-pulled to follow them. Or stay and know that you are unique and worthy. You have a choice!<\/p>\n

Comparing yourself to others takes energy and time, time you could use painting, finding your styl<\/a>e, or just plain enjoying life. Instead, celebrate that other person’s achievements. It will make you feel good and release you from the comparison bug. Remember, there’s no one else like you! So let your own<\/em> artistic voice out into the world.<\/p>\n

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Clean up your studio<\/span><\/h3>\n

My studio can become crazy clutter! I actually like working in a messy space but sometimes it can get waaaaay out of hand. I don’t enjoy putting things away so everything tends to pile up over time, and sometimes it gets to the point where I can’t find what I’m looking for. Grrrrr. Time to tidy up and organize!! The beginning of the year is a great opportunity to do this before you get really revved up and painting, and you are loathe to take time away from being creative. I have to admit, I need to clean my studio soon!<\/p>\n

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Sketch sketch sketch!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Carry a small sketchbook everywhere you go. Whenever you’re in a place or position to wait – a queue, a doctor’s appointment, waiting for your partner in the car, anytime you have a few minutes, grab that sketchbook and put a few lines to paper. This makes you actively<\/em> see rather than merely passively looking. \u00a0Sketching is great drawing practice that can only feed into your work. It’s your<\/em> sketchbook so feel free to jot down painting ideas, colour combos, and any other\u00a0arty thing that hits you! If you’re interested in doing 365 sketches this year, read this article on how you can do it.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Get out and see real art<\/span><\/h3>\n

The internet gives us a plethora of artwork to drool over and be inspired by, and I’m so grateful for that. On the other hand, there’s nothing, absolutely nothing,<\/em> like seeing art in the flesh. So make a commitment to get out to see some real art at least once a month. That’s only 12 times in a whole year so feel free to go more often especially if you live in a city with amazing art galleries! (Okay, so that was a bit tricky in 2020 – thank heavens for my early March getaway to Salt Lake City and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts<\/a>! Here’s hoping we can start getting back into galleries and museums more regularly in 2021!)<\/p>\n

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Set yourself a big project for the year<\/span><\/h3>\n

What do you want to achieve by the end of the year? A new website? Getting your work into a gallery? Creating x number of paintings? Choose one to three major goals for the year. These should be goals that excite you just to think about them. Write them down<\/a> then stick them up where you can see them every single day. Share these goals with someone who supports you in your art journey, and ask them to check in with you say once a month to ask how it’s all coming along. This will add some accountability to your goals.<\/p>\n

A really good idea is to put each goal into a 90-day cycle. For instance, make your first 90 days of the year about creating a collection of work. The next 90 days could be focused on making sure your bio and artist statement are up to date, then make a list of possible galleries to approach, find out their requirements, and then submit your info. Then make a plan for the next 90 days.<\/p>\n

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Put it in the calendar<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you have your goals, you want to set yourself up for success. Set some time frames for the tasks needed to be done to get to your goal – a day, a week, a month, and schedule them into your calendar. For example, if you want to develop a website, make a list of tasks that need to happen to create the website – taking and collecting photographs of your artwork, creating a bio and an artist’s statement, selecting a website platform, choosing a designer, etc. Then schedule each task on your list in your calendar to make sure they happen. It’s amazing how taking action on these smaller tasks can move you inevitably towards your big goal.<\/p>\n

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Keep track of your work<\/span><\/h3>\n

Create a spreadsheet of the work you create. Here are some possible columns: \u00a0inventory number (create a number for each painting), title, date, medium, size (height x width), price unframed and framed (if framed), current location, exhibition history, and info about the painting’s purchaser. It’s also good to have a place for notes eg. any story or inspiration about creating the piece.<\/p>\n

Are you setting New Year resolutions and goals to create your best painting year ever? Do any of these tips resonate with you? Do you have others? Please share your thoughts in the comments!!<\/p>\n

Here’s to an AMAZING YEAR!!!!<\/p>\n

Until next time,<\/p>\n

Gail<\/p>\n

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[Edited 8 January 2021]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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