Hard to believe but 2018 is rapidly coming to a close and that means that the start of 2019 is right around the corner. I don’t do resolutions and I don’t do the “pick a word for the year” exercise because resolutions don’t stick and the chosen word gets forgotten after a few months. I … Continue reading
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looking back, moving forward
I was pretty productive last week Got the full scale drawing for my bicycle quilt done and made some progress on the actual quilt. Not entirely sure how happy I am with the way this quilt is turning out. I am learning with each quilt I make in this new style. The qualities of each … Continue reading
looking back, moving forward
Last week was a pretty productive one for me. I started and finished (well except for sewing on the hanging sleeve) the Cottage Door piece, photographed it and submitted it to a local call for art. I declared my intentions for my blog and I wrote a blog post about the qualities that every artist … Continue reading
The art of setting goals
I was talking with a fellow artist the other day and the subject of setting goals came up. I am a firm believer that goal setting plays a critical role in an artists studio practice. A clearly defined set of goals can help you stay focused, provide direction, keep you motivated and make the decision … Continue reading
A goal without a plan is just a wish
Every December I start thinking about the upcoming new year and what I’d like to focus on. I find that having a short list of goals and a plan for myself helps keep me focussed and that in turn allows me to carefully evaluate any new opportunities that come along with a more discriminating eye … Continue reading