2012 Vision Board – It's gonna be a great year!

VisionI am not really one to ascribe to the law of attraction philosophy that is often attached to the creation of vision boards. I do think that making a visual representation of your goals is helpful in realizing them, though.

I created a vision board in 2010 and I shared it here on my blog. Some of the goals were accomplished and others remain in process. There were a couple that I pretty much failed at. Yeah, I am still on the Super Size Me Diet.

This year I am focusing on developing my artwork into a marketable creative product so that I can live comfortably while creatively enhancing the world that I live in. I am now a full time artist, so this is my most important priority.

As I will be turning 50 this year, I am also realizing the need to focus more on the people, creatures and things that I cherish most. Although I tend to be more private about such things, I would be remiss to ignore that here.

So here is my vision board. I hope to check back throughout the year to review and reflect on my progress!

In 2012 My Vision is to:

Okey's Promise traveling art exhibit
Create a traveling exhibit that educates and inspires people around the world to take action against animal abuse, child abuse and domestic violence.
Where in the World is Brewskie Butt Meowin' Today? Book cover
Publish my first picture book and subsequent books as well.
BZTAT Studios art licensing
Create and market a comprehensive art licensing portfolio to potential manufacturers.
Drawing of cat character Brewskie Butt on the beach with a beer
Develop Brewskie Butt into a character for licensing and merchandising various products.
Labrador Retriever dog pet portrait by BZTAT
Paint lots of portraits of cool dogs and develop enriching relationships with the people in their lives.
Calico cat pet portrait painting by BZTAT
Paint lots of portraits of cool cats and develop enriching relationships with the people in their lives.
BZTAT public speaking
Do more public speaking and consultation.
money celebration of wealth
Increase my wealth and manage it more effectively.
Super Size Me Diet
Try harder to get off the Super Size Me Diet.
heart digital art by BZTAT
Enhance and enrich my relationships with family, friends and others whom I hold dear.
Fabulous 5 cats drawing by BZTAT
Love on my fabulous 5 felines as much as I possibly can.
Change the World grafitti art by BZTAT
Do my part to make the world a better place.

I hope that you have creative visions for 2012 as well. May you have the most pleasant and inspiring adventures in 2012! Happy New Year!

Show your team spirit with TEAM BREW™ art!

TEAM BREW Cat drawing Marshall University
"TEAM BREW Marshall University" by BZTAT

I am not really one to make New Year’s Resolutions, but I do like to start the year with new goals and visions. On January 1, I will post my “Vision Board” for 2012, a pictorial representation of the outcomes and goals that I wish to manifest in my life over the next year and beyond.

I did a vision board for 2010, and I accomplished some of the goals. Other goals remain in process, but I am on my way to accomplishing them. A few goals have become less important and have fallen to the way side, which is to be expected I guess.

I will give you a sneak peek of 2012’s goals today. One of my goals is to develop my cat Brewskie Butt’s character into a unique brand, with distinct artwork and products inspired by the artwork. My ultimate goal is to develop a line of images and products to be licensed for mass production. In the meantime, I plan to develop images, prototypes, and print on demand products in addition to creating unique, original artwork of  The Brew.

I will be starting out with “TEAM BREW™” artworks, like you see above. TEAM BREW™ will celebrate your team spirit for your favorite collegiate or other team. Check out the TEAM BREW™ page to learn how you can get an artwork with The Brew sporting your favorite team colors!

Also, I will be launching my first published picture book sometime in January. Remember back in May how Brewskie went on a trip around the world? Well his book is just about ready for release. More about that soon!

Brewskie has his own website, which is due some revision, and within the next week or so, he will be getting an upgrade. We plan to keep his blog, but also develop some galleries and other fun schtuff. If you have some suggestions as to what you’d like to see on his site, let me know in the comments or send me an email. I would love to hear your ideas!

I hope that 2011 has been a good year for you, and that winding it down brings you to new adventures for 2012!