Looking Back - 2005
Austin writer, Chris Barton, keeps a running tally of his successes. I find this such a positive practice. What a way to bolster yourself when your self-esteem flags a little.
With that in mind, I decided to take a look back at my year and my accomplishments.
• I had an excellent year promotion-wise. I feel that I really got my name and work out there.
• I worked consistently through the year with no real downtime (thanks Maggie!).
• I worked with several dream clients for the first time this year, including Scholastic and Highlights for Children.
• My first trade-book illustration job was published (this month!).
• I moved forward in my writing, including taking workshops with Anastasia Suen and Uma Krishnaswami.
• I have several proposed book projects making the rounds and getting some nibbles.
• I licensed several images to a crafting company (thanks Michael!).
• I was invited to join a couple of amazing groups of my peers (and heroes).
I'd have to say this was a great year for me. I'm moving in the right direction and getting some fabulous opportunities. I can't ask for more than that.
I'd love to hear about everyone else's successes!
What a wonderful, inspiring list, Janee! I hope 2006 brings you even more exciting opportunities.
I'll write my list tomorrow.
Posted by: roz | December 30, 2005 at 10:12 PM
Great to hear about all your fantastic accomplishments. Good luck with 2006, I bet it will be a great year. Happy new year!
Posted by: wynlen | December 31, 2005 at 08:59 AM
Congratulations on such a successful year, Janee! You're gonna hit the ground running when 2006 starts! Go, Janee!!
Posted by: patrice | December 31, 2005 at 01:36 PM
Janee, what a great list and I know next year will be filled with even greater things for you!
-Heather
Posted by: heather | January 02, 2006 at 02:25 PM
Congratulations on your fantastic year! You are very inspiring.
I am keeping fingers crossed 2006 will be my avenue into chilrden's books and a new course of freelance illustration for me. I'm close to finishing one children's book with a self-pub author, who knows ... my dream goal is to be comissioned by a publishing company, but I know how competeive it is. I guess time will tell ... and I have some hardwork to do ahead of me.
:)
Posted by: leezy | January 03, 2006 at 05:40 PM
It does sound like you had a great year--Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your successes. : )
Posted by: paula | January 03, 2006 at 09:21 PM