“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”~Jim Rohn
Yes, I did it! I completed my Art20k challenge to paint 20,000 square inches for the year 2013. My actual total for this year is 20,262 square inches. Last year, I painted over 15,000 and added 5,000 more for this year. I’m glad I did and I plan on painting more next year, but I will tell you more about my new challenge January 2014.
Having two goals back to back instills discipline.
What was difficult for me in the past has now become part of my life.
I am building a wonderful body of work.
My subject matter and style is becoming more refined.
I realize that this is becoming part of a bigger goal, part of my 5 year plan.
Goals help me stay on course and definitely see growth.
Art20K has helped me stay focused.
Having a measurable goal, an attainable, relevant and trackable goal, has made it very rewarding.
Making this goal public has given me reinforcement and encouragement.
An effective goal spills over to many parts of your life, it changes you.
I have risen from I can’t do it to “I Did It”.
I feel unstoppable.
I want to thank you all for your continued support. It wouldn’t be the same without you. I realize that I need my community to help me continue my goals. A goal unshared becomes a meaningless goal. It is with much gratitude that I am able to share with you. Thank you!
[gravityform id=”4″ name=”Purchase Original” title=”false” description=”false”] Painting above, “No Parking in Chinatown” measures 24″ x 36′ acrylic and oil on museum wrapped canvas $2160.00
*ART20K footage completed square inches 19398
*All art from Janet Vanderhoof’s Fine Art Gallery, maybe seen in Janet’s studio at Morgan Hill, CA. You may purchase through contacting my email jvander51@msn.com or phone (408) 460-7237. Thank you!
Congratulations, Janet! What a great year you have had. This is another truly lovely painting. Wishing you all the best in the New Year!
Hi Dixie I appreciate you following me on my art journey. Thank you for your support! Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
Congratulations, Janet. You are an inspiration! Enjoy the holidays! At some point in the future do you think you might write a post about how the goal spilled over into other parts of your life? Have a great holiday. I am Looking forward to reading about your 2014 goals! Thanks for all you shared during 2013!
Jim
Congratulations Janet! You are an inspiration for goal setting! I have really enjoyed viewing your posts and lovely paintings. Best wishes to you and your family for the holidays!
Congratulations Janet. Not only did you do it, but you finished it with something beautiful. Well done!
I also like your Rohn quote. Discipline is the bridge, for sure. But for me, although I can see the bridge once it’s built, before it’s built there’s just space there. I need discipline to find my discipline! But I think I’ve figured it out. The secret of discipline is remembering what you want.
Cheers and a hug and a half,
Tim
Thanks Jim, that is a great suggestion. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Karen so great to see you hear. Hope you and your family are enjoying the Holidays. Thank you!
Hi Tim, thank you for celebrating with me. I love Rohn’s quotes and you are so right about remembering what you want. Big Hug to you and hope you are enjoying the Holidays.
Hi Janet, Well done – and your final painting is just wonderful. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the holidays – then we’ll all get the New Year started with fresh ideas and goals. Looking forward to sharing your creative journey in 2014. Rxx
Congratulations Janet ! You did it! 🙂 your achievement and sharing is so inspiring. I’m curious to know how the meditation contributed to the process? I wish you a well deserved happy holiday and look forward to hearing and seeing more in the new year.
Never a doubt !!! You Rock !!!
Hi Ruth Thank you! I’m trying really hard to relax sounds like an oxymoron 😉
Hi Maggie, My intention was to keep on meditating regularly, but I have had contractors in my home for 3 months. It was a definite challenge to create in these conditions. Just finding a place to be quiet for a moment was unsuccessful. I didn’t realize how important it was to have the alone time. It’s an important aspect to creating.
Hi Bill you have always been a great supporter, thank you so much!
[…] Grant Avenue is the southern gateway to Chinatown and one of the oldest streets there in Chinatown. The architecture varies from Old St. Mary’s church to the Sing Chong Building of which I painted in “No Parking in Chinatown”. […]