How can we maximize our potential as artists in society? How does one achieve ones artistic goals in this contemporary Western (American) climate, were art is considered fluff and disposable. For me, I know being an artist is my calling. The question is how do I make a living at being a full time artist? How do I navigate the system? As an artist you are continually taking leaps of faith again and again. After Grad school, I embraced the knowing that after my magical creative process and manifestation,comes the pragmatic and hard WORK of marketing, self promotion, advocacy,rejection, resilience, persistence, and planning, over and over again.
As the year 2010 and the decade is coming to a close, I think preparation, reflection, and affirmation is the key to future success.
Lets begin with my Experiment in Creativity #6 an Invitation to Creative Planning for 2011.
Here the steps:
1. Check out this powerful talk by Tony Robbins "why we do what we do," from my most favorite site in the world Ted.com. (jot down some notes about what really speaks to you?)
Also, check out this cute article on planning Forget New Year's Resolutions. This Year, Use Design Tools to Redesign Your Life
Here are the next steps in this creative experiment. This I adapted also from Tony Robbins amazing insights.
2. Write down your magical moments in 2010
3. Write down what "sucked" for you in 2010. And what did you learn from it?
4. What are you committed to do for your ART and Art business in 2011?
5. How will you contribute to your community and the natural world in the coming years?
6. Lastly, make some ART with and out of your plan. That is the ritual, which I feel will make this all real.
Looking forward to seeing your ART plan!
Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year! Lets make this a good one!
Lisa
2 Comments:
Hey Lisa, Great end of the year, beginning of a new year creative experiment. I will see what happens as I dive into it up here in the great white north. Hope the flooding/crazy rain is starting to subside down in your neck of the woods. Off to make some plans and art!
Hello Lauren,
I will be doing this one myself!! I want to get some books from the library to help me in my master plan. I feel this year will be stellar, but I need a rock solid foundation of goals, tools, plans, and visions.
The rain has stopped and the sun is shining. I had a great bike ride! The ocean was so beautiful~huge ways.
Have fun with the experiment!!
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