Comfort Zones - How to Get Out of Them

A blog I follow  'Art Making in The North' by Cindy Shake an awesome Metal Artist and Quilt Designer here in Anchorage has a post of a wonderful challenge by a fellow artist that she follows.

Being curious as I am – it was a quick click and racing off to check out the challenge. 

SketchBook Challenge

Although I really can’t draw; the challenge is one I feel that it will inspire me.  As one of my goals was to become more creative this will be a something I can add to becoming more aware of my style of things I like and don’t like.

I must add Jill's blog http://jillberrydesign.com/blog/ is amazing and filled with wonders of many types and kinds!  I am happy to add I am now a follower of this blog.

So my dear readers I challenge you to also step out of your comfort zones for 2011 and explore more creative outlets for your passions, start a journal, follow the monthly sketchbook challenge and enjoy a bit more out of life!

Busy as a Bee

As this year comes to a close, this old soul has plans for the year ahead.

Such as what will I be doing, where will I'll be going, how will I progress in my future as an artist.

Planning ahead:

Fur Rondy Photography Contest - my goal is not only to enter once again but to win in one of the divisions this time

First Friday Show - goal is to have a gallery showing of my artwork in March or April

Contact Galleries throughout Alaska either on consignment basis or as representatives for my artwork.

A booth at Spenard Farmers Market on Saturdays and Downtown Market on several Sundays during the summer.  Goal is to sell lots of art and establish a larger client base

I also want to do several of the large Summer Festivals that are for artists and crafters.  These include Girdwood, Seward, and Homer or maybe even one up in Fairbanks

Come Fall I have a desire to do more Holiday Bazaars

Enter the Photography Contest at the State Fair with the goal of winning a division ribbon

I need to do some traveling to enlarge my portfolio 

I need to step outside of my 'shy side' and become a member of a Photography / Artist Guild

Also a few classes to refresh & brush up on some skills that have been neglected. 

To do many of the list above requires funding.  So I am also thinking of returning to work part or even full time if that becomes necessary to achieve my goals.  I have champagne taste when it comes to camera photography equipment and supplies.