Early 2010
(looking at a Bridget Riley at the Museum of Modern Art)
Since its early 2010 a few new year resolutions, though they’re not really resolutions more an approach or things I’d like to do.
1/ Develop some work from sketches
2/ Continue doing more varied work
3/ Try to balance freelance with getting out and doing things. I haven’t done as much travelling this year as I’ve always felt as if I’m mid project and can’t afford the time so I think I need to learn how.
4/ Learn how to sea kayak
5/ Learn how to write more. Once I’ve finished a drawing and upload it I sometimes don’t feel like spending time writing. I might try delaying uploading a day after to give me the time to include a narrative maybe.
6/ Meet more artists and online people, 2009 was the first time I’ve met online folk hope to continue this.
7/ Learn French with help by Michel Thomas
8/ Get a dog
a review of last year’s
1/ More drawing and painting, do more finished work – I think I learnt a lot more in 2009
2/ Use my site more – expanded site alot more
3/ Add a places or events to draw at – lots of events for 2009 like BBC SSO, Highland games, scooter rally.
4/ Will be driving soon, so more traveling this year – woot passed though I didn’t travel much
5/ Design wise not focus solely on function but add more imagination, fun, play and value – let it go – a lot more varied work including a few illustration pieces, web sites and even some touch screens
6/ Use more words than great – ha, maybe!
7/ Consider adding a shop – its happening although I need to work on it to get it right, may change from Etsy to Big Cartel.
8/ Make things – yes
9/ Rethink house boat dream? – maybe unrealistic, I like my home comforts like broadband, heating and space, planning to alter this to Kayaking or even sailing.
10/ Sort out my slight fear of heights – I’ve given up on climbing Munroes. I’m not sure how to face this, I’ve been to high places but always end up shaking and getting the fear.
Some unplanned ones included giving up caffeine (weirdly good) and enjoying cooking much more.
Comments
I can fully endorse bigcartel over etsy.
Also, hairdryer will be in the mail on Friday. Finally.
A very evocative drawing and an admirable set of resolutions. Regarding #6 – please feel free to look me up if you ever make it to New Orleans. Drinks are on me.
Eireann – cheers for the hairdryer I’ll look out for it
Alex – I’ll get in touch if I visit New Orleans – I do plan on going East to West coast trip sometime!
you are very welcome in barcelona! I still admire your sense of composition, your colors, your drawing…
Wow, look at all those resolutions! And you even have a whole bunch from last year that you did something about – how organised! Usually when I hear about resolutions, it’s all to do with how people didn’t manage to do anything about them/broke them right after New Year.
Maybe I should write some of my gaols down and take status like you do here – it must feel good to check off points and revise others.
Feel free to look me up if you decide to cross the channel and visit Denmark – there’s a ferry from Harwich :)
Ea – I’d recommend doing them, though not a fan of things NOT to do. I feels its easier to draw if I have some loose goals to aim for to hopefully improve. Thanks would love to visit Denmark some day!