This Year in Review 2016
The starting of a new year gives us the perfect time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the opportunies that lie ahead. So much has happened this year – a promotion at my day job that has meant more hours, more responsibilities, and working towards a new certification; my nephew turning one year old; and learning that I have a new nephew on the way. This next year will be a busy year full of personal growth and exciting events! Along with my personal and professional goals, I have plans for my creative pursuits as well. But first, let’s recap 2016…
New Art Works
- Girl in Yellow & Browns – Pan pastel on drawing paper
- Snowflakes I – Acrylic on stretched canvas
- Snowflakes II – Acrylic on stretched canvas
- Snowflakes III – Acrylic on stretched canvas
Blog Posts
- 2/2/2016 Three Years Ago Today…
- 2/6/2016 January SketchBox
- 4/17/2016 Art Adventures: Monet
- 5/1/2016 Art of Written Words
- 6/4/2016 June SketchBox
- 10/2/2016 The Start of the Fall Season
- 11/14/2016 Happy Birthday Monet
- 11/24/2016 Thanksgiving Thoughts
- 11/24/2016 Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday
- 12/31/2016 This Year in Review 2016
Exhibitions
- Artfully Squared @ Tioga Arts Council (1 painting)
- Late Summer Member Show @ The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (1 drawing)
- Annual Member Show @ Community Arts of Elmira (4 drawings)
- Early Fall Member Show @ The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (1 drawing)
Etsy Success
- 2015:
- 73 shop views, 120 listing views
- 11 shop likes, 71 listing likes
- 2 orders
- Revenue $30
- 2016:
- 502 shop views, 865 listing views
- 62 shop likes, 560 listing likes
- 4 orders
- Revenue $158
I’m currently having a New Year New Art sale in my Etsy shop in honor of ringing in 2017! This is a good opportunity to add a new piece of art to your collection. Free US shipping for any piece of art in my shop over $20 through Thursday January 5th! Enter coupon code: NEWYEAR
Art Goals Going into the New Year
- More time in the studio: scheduled time in the studio every week
- More artwork: at least 1 new finished project per month
- More exhibitions: display artwork at least 5 different shows
- More blog posts: at least 2 per month
Do you have New Year’s resolutions this year?
What accomplishments are you proud of from this past year?
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