What is the main goal of an artist's year-in-review?

The primary goal is to encourage artists to pause and reflect on their actual achievements from the past year. It's an opportunity to honor oneself by acknowledging what was truly accomplished, regardless of its scale, rather than dwelling on what could have been.

What types of artistic achievements should I consider when reviewing my year?

You should consider a broad spectrum of accomplishments, including selling artwork, achieving creative breakthroughs, winning awards or grants, gaining online recognition, completing significant projects, or exhibiting your work. The focus is on any progress made in your artistic journey.

Why is it important for artists to reflect on their past year's accomplishments?

Reflection is vital for artists to acknowledge their hard work and progress, fostering self-honor and pride. It helps shift focus from potential shortcomings to tangible successes, providing motivation and a positive outlook for future endeavors.

How can I further assess my art career after this reflection?

To gain deeper insight into your art career, you can utilize the "See Your Art Career with Fresh Eyes" self-assessment. This tool, developed by Crista Cloutier, helps identify the strengths of your current practice and guides you toward your next professional steps.

The Artist’s 2019 Year-in-Review

Dear Artist,

As an artist, let me ask you, when you look back at 2019, what achievements are you most proud of?

Did you sell your first piece of work? Did you sell a whole lot of work?

Did you achieve a creative breakthrough?

Did you win an award? a grant? or receive online recognition?

Did you finish a long-cherished project?

Did you share your work in an exhibition or publication?

I want you to take a moment and reflect on what you’ve achieved in 2019.

Not on what you should have done or could have done, but on what really was done. No matter how large or how small, take a moment to honor your self.

And if you want to share your achievement with me, I’d love to hear it!

I’m wishing you a beautiful new year full of magic and accomplishment,

Crista x

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the main goal of an artist's year-in-review?: The primary goal is to encourage artists to pause and reflect on their actual achievements from the past year. It's an opportunity to honor oneself by acknowledging what was truly accomplished, regardless of its scale, rather than dwelling on what could have been.
2 What types of artistic achievements should I consider when reviewing my year?: You should consider a broad spectrum of accomplishments, including selling artwork, achieving creative breakthroughs, winning awards or grants, gaining online recognition, completing significant projects, or exhibiting your work. The focus is on any progress made in your artistic journey.
3 Why is it important for artists to reflect on their past year's accomplishments?: Reflection is vital for artists to acknowledge their hard work and progress, fostering self-honor and pride. It helps shift focus from potential shortcomings to tangible successes, providing motivation and a positive outlook for future endeavors.
4 How can I further assess my art career after this reflection?: To gain deeper insight into your art career, you can utilize the "See Your Art Career with Fresh Eyes" self-assessment. This tool, developed by Crista Cloutier, helps identify the strengths of your current practice and guides you toward your next professional steps.