New Year's Resolution for Artists No 1:
I'll use my sketchbook every day, being more meticulous about getting down ideas, at least in thumbnail form, rather than conning myself that I'll remember.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 2:
I'll set aside at least 30 minutes a day to do something creative or inspiring that's not focused on an end result: working on a troublesome painting, planning a new painting, paging
through a monograph on my favorite artist, popping into an art gallery, reading something about painting (my latest articles), adding to my Creativity Journal.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 3:
I'll try something new in my painting, such as using more watercolour pencil and exploring the possibilities of Golden's Open Acrylics.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 4:
I'll do at least one painting in an unfamiliar size, whether extreme landscape format, a square canvas, a tiny canvas, or a huge one. (Also read: Do Large or Small Paintings Sell More?)
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 5:
I'll gather together my courage and do some plein-air painting rather than painting only in my studio or garden.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 6:
On my birthday, I will treat myself to something I've always considered an extravagant luxury, such as a pure sable watercolor brush or an extra-large canvas.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 7:
Instead of just thinking about it, I'll post comments on the Painting Forum on one of the paintings
submitted there for critique. These are artists who are actively seeking comments on their work, and I'll support them by voicing my
opinion.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 8:
I'll work towards developing an identifiable painting
style, so that people looking at my paintings will recognize it as being by me.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 9:
I'll share the most helpful thing I've ever learned about painting with other artists on this website by completing the easy Submit a Tip form, for the Weekly
Painting Tip.
New Year's Resolution for Artists No 10:
If one of my friends asks me for a painting that they like, I'll gently suggest that they buy it, reminding them that painting isn't
something I just do to keep myself busy.
