Yesterday I did a guest post over on the fab blog Crafting an MBA all about my first time experience at SURTEX. It got me really thinking about how we as artists and business owners think about ourselves and what we project into the world. What I am realizing now that I am in the show loop is that this is all extremely daunting to many. The key for me throughout this process has been to take small (but calculated) steps toward my end goal. No one climbs Everest in one day! On top of that no one who wants to get to the top stands at the bottom and says there is no way I can do this!Now don't run away! I am not here to be the positivity police. I just wanted to send a very friendly reminder that self belief is half the battle. If you don't really have that just yet, well fake it! You'd be surprised by how telling yourself you can turns into - actually I CAN!
So what can you do today to take small steps towards your goal? My task for today is to open a savings account dedicated to next year's SURTEX. I figure if I toss in some pennies now, I won't be overwhelmed financially when the time comes to register for next year. I will be free to concentrate on all the fun designy (think I made that word up) stuff. I also make vision boards to keep me focused on my big dreams. Even if they seem out of reach at the moment, I put a symbol of them on the board anyway. I must say I put the SURTEX logo on that board just about a year ago this month. Guess what I got to take off last week?! :)
I'd love to know what you do to take small steps toward your goals and dreams, and you tricks for positive thinking!
5 comments:
Congratulations on a successful show. I'd be curious to see your "don't do next time" list.
Since I've discovered your site (love it by the way), I've been so inspired and finding you has come at such a perfect time in my life where I'm trying to find my personal niche in the design world. So far, I am really interested in surface + pattern design, but right now I'm still finishing up college as a graphic designer and learning whatever I can. Thank you for sharing your talent, your experiences, and being a positive influence + inspiration. I had the idea of a vision board just the other day and reading this post, confirmed that's what I need to do! :)
@dahia - thanks! I'm glad this post resonated with you! keep going and discovering new aspects of your art. You will have so much fun doing your vision board. It may also reveal a few surprises for you too! have fun! kah
Khristian, I found you through Art Liscensing Blog and you are such an inspiration to me. You see, I have no art background whatsoever! but I want to do surface design. I am slowly teaching myself what I can and plan to take art classes this fall.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Angie - Thank you! Good for you! This is all very exciting for you. You will have such fun taking classes. This is something that is actually on my to do list too, just have to find the time! Best of luck and keep my posted! :)
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