Here are my goals that I set at the end of 2012. This is just a check-in post to see how many I did so far.
1. Draw more. I want to get in at least one picture per month. That way, I can do an end-of-the-year art meme. I think this goal is going to have a lot of sub-goals.
So far so good.
1-A. Draw fan art from series that I've never drawn from before. Self explanatory.
1-B. Practice drawing my characters. They need some development.
I'm working on it.
1-C. Enter more Challenges. This year, there weren't a lot of Challenges that I was interested in. Heck, there weren't a lot of Challenges, period.
I entered a couple. Didn't win any, though. It's kind of a blow to my confidence that I almost never win (although I think I lost one due to the host showing sympathy to someone else). I've been shying away from the ones where really talented/popular people are entering.
2. Start my web comic. It's going to be about me and my OCs. There will be much craziness. This goal can be broken down further.
This could take some time. I re-read some of the parts that I wrote out. Many need elaborating. And I gotta work on the humor. And I have to figure out how to make conversations dynamic.
2-A. Learn to use my tablet. I want this comic to be as computer-centered as possible.
I'm working on it. My drawing isn't so smooth, though.
2-B. Learn to use Manga Studio. I've had it for quite some time, but never figured it out. And when I mean "quite some time", I mean the version I have is no longer current.
Again, I'm working on it. I might make some kind of short comic with it.
3. Crack the Fan Art Top 25. Yeah, like that'll happen.
I can't believe it, but I did it. Note to self: posting four drawings in 24 hours helps. Now I want to either make #1 on the One Week list, crack another Top 25, or make it onto the front page. Yeah, I want it all, but will it happen?
4. Buy a scanner. I don't want to have to go to my parents' to scan anymore. It's a waste of gas to drive just for that purpose. I'll have to do a lot of shopping. Large scanners are expensive.
I have my eyes set on a certain scanner on Amazon. It's about $200. Ouch. Haven't bought it yet.
5. Write more. Poor "Rebels" is neglected. "Survival Instincts" needs an update. I have to figure out what else to add to my library as well.
Destination has been added. I've rewritten part of Survival Instincts. "Rebels" chapter 3 underway!
6. Make a wallpaper. I know the Wallpaper section is kind of dead. But I want to try my hand at one anyway.
Not yet. I need inspiration. And a place to get anime screenshots without infecting my computer with a Trojan. Thanks, Anime Galleries. It may have been a year, but I haven't forgotten what you put my poor laptop through.
7. Do my voice meme. It's still open. Ask me anything, so long as it's appropriate.
Gonna close it soon and start recording. I also have to get going on those drawings I promised everyone. I was thinking of using Manga Studio and my tablet to draw them. It'll be a learning experience. I hope no one objects.
8. Start a Challenge. I have SO many ideas. I just can't think of any of them when I get on theO.
I've been typing out Challenge ideas. I'll start one once I get 30 Days of Art and my voice meme gifts out of the way.
