"Rooster VI", 8" x 8" Oil on canvas panel.
$400 framed.
I'm back! I took a wonderful two week vacation (but stayed home) and had a great time with my boys. We celebrated the holidays, saw tons of movies and spent a lot of wonderful time with family. I even read two books. I guess you could say I did everything but paint!
I have put together my "art goals" for 2010 and I would love your input!
Leslie Saeta Art Goals for 2010
- Develop a comprehensive art marketing plan for 2010.
- Continue to update my blog regularly and post at least four paintings per week.
- Form an Art Alliance with a small group of artists that want to develop marketing ideas, schedule a group show and share exhibition ideas.
- Create a year long jury/exhibition schedule. And follow it daily!
- Continue taking classes and workshops from artists I admire.
- Write at least 10 articles for Art Forums or blogs.
- Send 12 newsletters out this year and continue to share the talents of other artists in my newsletter.
- Develop and teach one palette knife painting workshop.
- Create larger format paintings.
- Paint plein air AT LEAST twice monthly.
- Pursue ways to sell my art to the corporate market.
- Send my work into TEN juried shows.
- Develop a “client appreciation” program for the year.
- Exhibit my work in two galleries or “one person venues”.
- Accept and complete at least five commissions.
- Sell 25% more paintings than in 2009.
- Book another solo show at Gale’s Restaurant in Pasadena.
- Attend at least one plein air workshop.
- Regularly schedule local paint outs with friends
- Sell at one of the local shows or festivals - including Sierra Madre, Pasadena ArtWalk, Montrose Art Walk and some new venues.
Here's to a great New Year. Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful support and guidance in 2009. God bless everyone!
8 comments:
Ambitious list, Leslie, but I have no doubt you will tackle it with grace! 'Sounds like a great holiday. Happy New Year!
I read your opening blog and saw you have made a list of goals - I was VERY interested because this weekend I will be putting my "list of goals" together and loved the idea that you are on the same link as me -- I have not even read your list yet - just was anxious to respond - I feel certain you are aware of a site that sends out encouraging, insightful, uplifting and knowledgeable information for artists -- just in case by chance you have not been to it - it is www.artbizcoach.com --- she sends out wonderful information almost weekly - she also has a book that I want to read...
Here's to success for you and for me in 2010!
Lisa
Wow, Leslie, I admire your list! It's ambitious and comprehensive. Like Lisa, I was working on my goals today, but might just take some pointers from you! I wish you all the best and congratulate you on taking the last two weeks to enjoy your family and life.
gosh, Leslie, am in awe of your clear goals. I have no doubt you'll succeed with flying colors. (flying paints...flying palette knife!) Way to go!
Whew! That is quite a list and I am sure you will do it all.
Glad you enjoyed some good family time. Happy New Year!
Well Girlfriend...you know how I feel about your list...YOU GO GIRL!!!! as i've said before, and I am sure all will agree, it is no wonder you are doing as well as you are. You are an artistic and marketing inspiration to us all. Much love!
WOW Leslie.
I wish you will complete them all, yes you can.
Let me know when you do a workshop so I can sign in.
Good luck have a wonderful 2010.
Have just "discovered" you... love your personal style & color palette! I scrolled down and found these 2010 goals... very ambitious and it looks like you are well on your way. I'm anxious to see your newsletter, as this is something I want to do bi-monthly. Would you consider sending me your last month's? Will try to make the conference call... sounds interesting.
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