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This year was definitely full of its ups and downs, not just in my life or in my art, but as a society in general. I know we've hit a lot of tough spots this year, but I want to try to look back in a more positive light. Learn what we can from the downs, and reminisce together in the ups.
I hope this year has been fruitful for you! Feel free to let me know how things have gone for you, what goals you may have accomplished, things you experienced, etc.
::YouTube::
:: Miscellaneous::-Time to push away the laziness: one sketchbook page or study PER DAY.
-Play around more with perspective.
-Plein air more often.
-Get to the point of starting the comic (finish character designs, locations, writing, misc details, thumbnailing, etc.)
-Be more imaginative/Make more imaginative pieces. Stop overthinking things.
-Draw my OCs more often lol I srry bbys
::Writing::
-Finish first draft of the superhero story (come up with title x'D)
-Refine the story idea for the comic, start working in more details, character specifics, etc.
-Start to work out more details for apocalypse story.
::YouTube::
-Aim for one new tutorial or tutorial-esque video every month. (Oh boy. @_@ I'm open to suggestions, haha.)
-Do at least two collabs
-Reach >10,000 subscribers (I can dream LOL)
:: Miscellaneous::
-Return to daily exercise routine of some kind (can mix it up, as long as I'm moving, and it's daily)
-Increase monthly income so I can better support myself and Alex.
-Do my best to be productive, smart, and happy.
-Read 15 books.
What a year! I'm eager to see what 2017 will bring for us! Feel free to let me know some of your resolutions for 2017! All the best to you guys in the new year!
I hope this year has been fruitful for you! Feel free to let me know how things have gone for you, what goals you may have accomplished, things you experienced, etc.
2016 In Review
::Art::
-Keep pushing on with studies and practices. Experiment more, go out of my comfort zone as often as possible!
Definitely did this xD I think I pushed myself a LOT more this year than I did last year, and I think it really shows. I'm pretty proud of myself.
Definitely did this xD I think I pushed myself a LOT more this year than I did last year, and I think it really shows. I'm pretty proud of myself.
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-Try to incorporate some more backgrounds; do larger pieces like "Floating World"
YAS FINALLY lol. I can take this damn thing off my list, I DID IT XD And I did quite a few big pieces w bgs! (Thank you #DisneyDrawingChallenge2016 lmao)
YAS FINALLY lol. I can take this damn thing off my list, I DID IT XD And I did quite a few big pieces w bgs! (Thank you #DisneyDrawingChallenge2016 lmao)
-Plein air more often, get outside!
I did a little more plein air, but not as much as I would've liked.
-Fill the rest of my current sketchbook
YES! AND I filled in another (albeit, it had less pages, but still lol)
-Do a short comic.
Didn't manage to, but I'm beginning working on a not so short comic, sooooo.
I did a little more plein air, but not as much as I would've liked.
-Fill the rest of my current sketchbook
YES! AND I filled in another (albeit, it had less pages, but still lol)
-Do a short comic.
Didn't manage to, but I'm beginning working on a not so short comic, sooooo.
::Writing::
-Finish Angel! Figure out how to go about publishing it.
YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS AAAAAANNNDDD YAAAASSSSSSS and you can see Kindle here and book book here!
-Finish first draft of superhero story.
I tinkered with it a little this year, but didn't manage to finish the first draft, unfortunately. Perhaps next year, now that Angel is done
-Attend as many writing meet-ups as possible.
I definitely did, until I had to move :c (Miss you guys! </3)
-Finish Angel! Figure out how to go about publishing it.
YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS YAS AAAAAANNNDDD YAAAASSSSSSS and you can see Kindle here and book book here!
-Finish first draft of superhero story.
I tinkered with it a little this year, but didn't manage to finish the first draft, unfortunately. Perhaps next year, now that Angel is done
-Attend as many writing meet-ups as possible.
I definitely did, until I had to move :c (Miss you guys! </3)
::YouTube::
-Keep uploading to YT as often as possible
Not only did I manage once a week, but I'm now uploading TWICE A WEEK OH SHIIII
Not only did I manage once a week, but I'm now uploading TWICE A WEEK OH SHIIII
-Try to vlog more often ;o;
Lol okay, like, I did, sort of, like, a little? Maybe? xD
-Reach >3000 subs (oh boy!)
YAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS (thanku)
-Work in a few special commentary videos
I was being secretive when I posted this, hehe. These were the art talk videos. I made three
You can watch them all here!
-Finish and post tutorial series (pref early 2016)
This was the fundamental tutorial series! Super great for beginners, people wanting to get into art, or those more experienced who want a refresher You can watch the whole thing here! (I'm still really proud of them. I worked so hard ;; )
Lol okay, like, I did, sort of, like, a little? Maybe? xD
-Reach >3000 subs (oh boy!)
YAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS (thanku)
-Work in a few special commentary videos
I was being secretive when I posted this, hehe. These were the art talk videos. I made three
You can watch them all here!-Finish and post tutorial series (pref early 2016)
This was the fundamental tutorial series! Super great for beginners, people wanting to get into art, or those more experienced who want a refresher
You can watch the whole thing here! (I'm still really proud of them. I worked so hard ;; ):: Miscellaneous::
-Keep up with daily workout routine
I was doing good for a while, but after we moved, I didn't end up getting back into it x'D Hope to change that though!
I was doing good for a while, but after we moved, I didn't end up getting back into it x'D Hope to change that though!
-Continue to work on being healthier
Perpetual goal, I'm always trying
-Work on being happier
Same with this one, it's always ongoing. I think personally, it was a pretty nice year for me. Some stressful bits, but I was able to move passed it.
Perpetual goal, I'm always trying
-Work on being happier
Same with this one, it's always ongoing. I think personally, it was a pretty nice year for me. Some stressful bits, but I was able to move passed it.
-Read 15 books (getting specific here ;D)
I sort of did, but there were some I didn't finish or were short and stuff, so idk how much I want to count this x'D I still read though, which is the important bit.
I sort of did, but there were some I didn't finish or were short and stuff, so idk how much I want to count this x'D I still read though, which is the important bit.
2017 Resolutions
::Art::
-Play around more with perspective.
-Plein air more often.
-Get to the point of starting the comic (finish character designs, locations, writing, misc details, thumbnailing, etc.)
-Be more imaginative/Make more imaginative pieces. Stop overthinking things.
-Draw my OCs more often lol I srry bbys
::Writing::
-Finish first draft of the superhero story (come up with title x'D)
-Refine the story idea for the comic, start working in more details, character specifics, etc.
-Start to work out more details for apocalypse story.
::YouTube::
-Aim for one new tutorial or tutorial-esque video every month. (Oh boy. @_@ I'm open to suggestions, haha.)
-Do at least two collabs
-Reach >10,000 subscribers (I can dream LOL)
:: Miscellaneous::
-Return to daily exercise routine of some kind (can mix it up, as long as I'm moving, and it's daily)
-Increase monthly income so I can better support myself and Alex.
-Do my best to be productive, smart, and happy.
-Read 15 books.
What a year! I'm eager to see what 2017 will bring for us! Feel free to let me know some of your resolutions for 2017! All the best to you guys in the new year!
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Good luck! I hope the best for you!
Who knows what'll happen this year!
Who knows what'll happen this year!