Saying Goodbye to 2008

What I got done in 2008:

• I fulfilled a dream and visited the Getty Center
• I purchased numerous books and videos and following their lessons I began painting.
• I put up a daily painting blog.
• I painted 171 paintings and studies, not counting sketches.
• I sold 4 paintings.
• I reinstated myself as a professional artist, and took out a trade name and sales license.
• I had all 3 entries accepted to the first juried show I entered for flat work.
• I was juried into my first gallery as a painter.
• I hired an art instructor to learn more about painting and the business of painting.
• I purchased professional studio equipment to make my life as a flat artist easier.
• I joined an online artist community.
• I subscribed to a number of painting magazines.
• I began a diary/sketchbook.
• I signed up for a Stephen Quiller WC/Acrylic color theory workshop.