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Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Goals

"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!