238 - Write Out Your Next Art Steps

Show Notes: Write Out Your Next Art Steps

“I’m on your side, I know you can do it, and we can do it together!” says John in this week’s pep talk about your art goals. Maybe you’re feeling discouraged about how much you wanted to have accomplished by now. If so, take a listen and regain some traction on your path moving forward.

References From This Episode

• Check out the free Goals Workbook if you need a little more structure as you narrow down what goals you want to pursue!

Other Resources for Artists

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231 Goals and Community

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: December 2, 2019

Topic: Goals and Community

Points of Interest:

What can the world look like for you in 5 years? John spends this episode talking about his goal setting process, and how he was able to go from “fancy procrastination” to actual progress toward his goals! To help you identify and map out your own goals in the coming year(s), be sure to check out this free Artist Goals Workbook.

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Links Referenced:

Books that have influenced John’s goal setting and long-term perspective:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Deep Work by Cal Newport

Are you ready to learn exactly what to do in your first 90 days and beyond in colored pencil? Download the FREE 90 day Colored Pencil Learning Roadmap

Listen to the podcast where John discusses what he would do if he had to “start over” today - Just click here.

Free 30-day Audible Trial:

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Looking for past episodes? The “Techniques” CD is a curated edition of some of our earlier shows. Click here to learn more!

John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

If you want more colored pencil inspiration, snag a FREE sample issue of the COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE here!

Stay sharp!

086 Setting Art Goals

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: January 9, 2017

Topic: Setting Art Goals

Points of Interest:

As the new year kicks off, many people are making resolutions and setting goals. John and Lisa share 8 tips for setting art goals this year, and encourage developing goals that are specific, measurable, and time sensitive. With the right goals, you’ll find that you are driven and focused on moving forward!

Download the Goals Workbook!

Links Referenced:

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

Stay sharp!