365 steps to a significant somewhere

Ah, the blessed mess in which the fountain of inspiration must flow. Ha.

So begins the new year - well, the new year that begins at the end of my birthday. I've been hit with a lot of change over the last 12 months - marriage, moving to another country, not working, too much free time and lastly, getting into some unexpected spaces. When I say spaces, I mean places of growth - unexpected growth, sometimes pleasant but a lot of times uncomfortable. One particular growing space that has been inching along, and reluctantly so - the artsy space. Art and I have had a strange relationship. At times we've been very absorbed in each other. I had a several years hiatus, and now, well now I've returned, and I cannot ignore where we must go, what we must do, and oh, the places we will see. 

This is the year of 365 Steps to a Significant Somewhere. If I don't put this concentrated effort into focusing on this creative outlet while I have the free time, I honestly don't know if Art will ever have a chance to become a weed and grow like the dandelion patch he was meant to be. Listed below are the areas that I am immediately aware that need to be invested in - 

• Daily sketch (paint, draw, craft something out something)
• Create and work on projects regularly
• Recognize current styles and create some new ones
• Become a Master in the ways of the Electronic Paintbrush (aka Photoshop/Illustrator)
• Create a coloring calendar 
• Research and establish an Art Business plan

And lastly, blogging daily (hopefully!), about each step of the journey! I've come to realize that I enjoy blogging (journaling), and much of the time it keeps me honestly and reflective of the process I am trying to refine. Here's to the new year!