Nyssa

I decided to assess the projects I mentioned from my post in April 3, 2007… to see how much art-related stuff I got done last year.
Canceled Projects:

[Worry Bugs] Didn’t like the results (sculpture).
[Compromise tryptich] Canceled by patron (sculpture).
[Muscle Body #2] Lost interest (print).

Still In Progress:

[Venus 2005] May get finished in 2008 (painting).
[Consequences] Still need to [...]

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I've been training myself to use "micro-goals" (from Julia Cameron's book) to combat the deeply ingrained belief that "one must be in the mood to create."
That belief is a destructive lie.
So, I've been taking small steps towards productivity by accomplishing tiny goals. For instance, when I'm exhausted at the end of a long day and [...]

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My goals for the next month are as follows:
1. Finish the paintings “Venus” and “Shattered Woman in Flames” (As of 4/2/7 – did not meet this goal)

2. Add “Compromise” and “Alligator” to my portfolio. (As of 4/2/7 – did not meet this goal)
3. Take photos of the painting “Elle.” (As of 4/2/7 [...]

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