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2022 Art Goals

Whilst I didn’t reach all of my 2021 art goals, I still made progress in various ways in my art. I’ve produced far more finished pieces than I ever have in previous years, and started actually taking more time to just practice and experiment. Of the last decade of my life, I created by far the most art in 2021 than any other year. I only hit 3 of my 5 planned targets, but the improvement in my productivity and my increased confidence in my abilities more than make up for that. Progress is progress, and there is too much going on in the world to waste time being sad over not making “enough” progress.

However, whilst I definitely won’t lose sleep if I don’t hit my targets this year, it is nice to have something to work towards.

Goal 1: Fill 2 sketchbook spreads per month

I find that when I lose motivation to draw in my sketchbook it can disappear for well over a month at a time. In 2022, I want to fill 2 spreads (4 pages) per month – making that roughly one page per week – to get into better habits. Knowing myself, I’m almost certain I won’t reach this by the end of the year, but I’m hoping that my attempts will bring my sketchbook more to life.

Goal 2: Do studies outside of my comfort zone

Like a lot of artists, I find that I get caught in a rut of only doing things in my comfort zone. Doing what I’m good at means that I produce art I’m more proud of, which makes it rewarding, which makes me want to keep only doing what I’m good at… Being in this cycle isn’t inherently a bad thing, if the things you’re good at creating are the only things you genuinely want to create. It’s how some artists find their style and niche. However, there are so many things I desperately want to be able to draw – people being one of them.

Goal 3: Create to learn, not to make something perfect.

There are times that I put off using certain mediums that I want to use, simply because I don’t feel good at it. This year I want to create more things with the intention of learning from it, rather than to make something perfect first time.

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2021 Art Goals

In 2020, I was busy with work and career-progressing online courses to achieve what I wanted to with my art. This year, I have set some goals that I want to achieve to progress within art.

Goal 1: Produce at least one complete art piece per month

Not including small sketches, I want to produce at least one complete art piece every single month. As some of my more realistic pieces can take several hours, this seems like the most manageable target.

Goal 2: Become competent in one new medium

I make most of my art pieces on Procreate at the moment, which for me is the most accessible way to produce a variety of effects without worrying about buying different art supplies and making mess. It’s a way for me to be able to cleanly make art in whilst curled up in bed. As nice as this is, I do want to learn some new traditional art mediums. My current aim is to learn how to use alcohol based markers effectively this year.

Goal 3: Produce at least five non-digital pieces

Again, I find myself going to my iPad to produce art far too often due to the ease of access. However, I find that producing traditional art helps me break out of my perfectionist ways and accept the artwork for however it turns out. Therefore, I want to produce at least 5 traditional pieces this year.

Goal 4: Watch at least two online lessons for art

As I knew I wanted to pursue more a more academic career, I dropped all formal training in art after Year 8 (age 13). I’d love to learn some new techniques from a professional, and online lessons are the perfect way to do that.

Goal 5: Collaborate with at least one other artist

I would really love to make more of an effort to be involved with the art community, and so I’d love to work with another artist in any way this year. This could be collaborating on the same piece together, each producing a piece of the same theme, or in any way combining our skills together. I think it’d be an interesting learning experience.