For 2014, I thought it would be a good idea to map out my weeks, at least loosely. I'm an odd bird when it comes to planning...if I have something set, like tickets purchased for a trip, then I will research and plan a lot. But the rest of the time, I tend to be very go-with-the-flow and unstructured. That's just my personality and also probably part of being a creative person. But this year, I really want to make the most of my days (and create lots of art). I think setting weekly goals will be a good place to start.
I don't plan on boring you with the minutia of errands and tasks that need to be completed each week. But I'll probably share things I'm working on from time to time. I know I like to see work in progress from other folks, and sharing more might help hold me accountable to the bigger projects I want to accomplish.
So this week: I'm working on new things for the shop. I started drawing and painting again toward the end of last year, and then I had to abandon it when I got busy with orders from the shop and holiday craziness. So I want to start drawing and painting again every week. I also need to get the house in order. There are still random holiday decorations up, boxes brought back from my parent's house to unpack, and the general mess of day-to-day life. When you live in a tiny house, clutter can quickly become overwhelming. And I want to finish framing my prints and hang them in the living room. (I'll share pics when it's done). I have a couple of other just-for-fun projects I want to start. If they turn out well, I'll blog about them too. And last, I'm overdue to write some letters/make a few cards for awesome people.
What are your plans for the week?
Well..I'm teaching all week but the students are doing a lot of testing so it should be a good week. I have to create a unit plan for a lesson that starts in 2weeks and I need to list some new items to the shop. I'm hoping to get that done today. I am also in the process on working on a book with a friend and last Friday we kind of decided we are going to do this and so I'm working out a schedule for us to get everything done within a year. So.. busy busy busy.
ReplyDeleteExcept for a meeting with two other friends who have their own shops (we'll try to have a monthly get-together and talk business), nothing special planned this week. Have fun with your creative projects!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more paintings and drawings...I love in process posts too.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait til my new studio is done and I can start organizing my house again! I hear ya on the clutter in small houses!!!
I like the idea of a weekly plan! I'm taking care of a bunch of boring errands this week (oil change, returning library books, etc.) and I had planned to get some DIY projects done, but it's too cold to easily spray paint. I might start on our trim instead.
ReplyDeleteThose are some good plans, best of luck completing them! My week will consist of seeing if I can keep up another week without caffeine (I miss it terribly) and hanging a mirror over my fireplace which I have been meaning to do for aaaages.
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