Intentionality is not only a good way to live your life; it’s one of the great art tips. When you apply this art tip to your work, you build intention into your art, your art sales efforts, and all other facets of your life in art, taking a minute-by-minute hand in chipping away all that stands between you and a stunningly sculptured career.
Art tips for artists planning and goal setting
I recommend planning your year at a high level, setting dates for various goals. On a micro level, I have been very successful by telling myself that am about to spend the next three hours making art, for example, and that I will feel rewarded for it. If I’m on my way to a gallery to speak with clients, I spend the commute getting really clear about my immediate next steps. In other words, don’t start any activity without setting intentions for that segment of time. This sounds simple, but feels miraculous. I’ve worked through much dread in business situations by thinking about events as fragments of time and committing to certain actions and results within those fragments.
Take two hours every weekend to just think. I personally like to use this time to map out my thought projections and visions for long-term projects. Some people find visualization to be an incredibly powerful tool for building confidence and reaching goals. Spend time imagining yourself at your next show, selling art and talking confidently to new clients.
