5/5/2018

S.M.A.R.T Goals

10 YEARS

CAREER -

My work is featured at the Society of Illustrators - by December 2028.
I comfortably make between $75 to $80K yearly from art licensing, commissions, products, and book sales - by December 2028.

HEALTH -

I maintain the healthy lifestyle that I have created.

ARTISTIC -

I write and illustrate 2 best selling graphic novels and 2 best selling children's books
- by December 2028.
I move more of my focus on fine art and murals - by December 2028.

5 YEARS

CAREER -

I have a clients list that consist of The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and other prestigious publications -by January 2023
I have gained numerous commissions for mural in several major cities - by January 2023

HEALTH -

I am a full-time vegan -by January 2023
I have successfully maintain 15% body fat and gained 20lbs of muscle - by January 2023

ARTISTIC -

I write and illustrate 1 best selling graphic novel - by January 2023
I have learned the art of classic realistic painting - by January 2023
I have attended Illustration and Picture Book workshops sponsored by SCBWI - by January 2023

1 YEAR

CAREER -

I start my freelance illustration business -by January 2019
I have a revamped portfolio site with more current illustrations -by January 2019

HEALTH -

I will transition to a plant-based diet -by January 2019
I will commit to joining a gym and working out three times a week - by October 2018

ARTISTIC -

I have added mural painting and motion graphic design to my skill set -by January 2019
I have written the first draft of my graphic novel - by January 2019

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Morning Routine

Wake up time: 6am

Journal / Sketch

Breakfast

Review planner

GO!

Evening Routine

Workout

Dinner/Prep Next Day Lunch

Review tasks

Set 3 next day tasks

Read

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Accountable (30 - 60 - 90)

May

Research ways to transition from meat to plant based diet.
Find Bodybuilding routine for beginners
Complete Aaron D. Illustration course on Skillshare
Read "Illustration That Works"
Complete Editorial Illustration exercise in book

June

Free Trial Membership at Crunch Gym
Reinstate Squarespace site.
Find motion graphics tutorials online.
Work Gym Membership in budget.
Find Food Co-op in area.
Read "Text and Image"
Complete Skillshare courses:
1. Editorial Illustration: Draw Idioms the "Designy" Way
2. Expressive Illustration: From Ideas to Execution
3.Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape
Find Vegan Recipes

July

Apply for mural training program in Phil. Deadline is 9/28/18
Read "15 Steps to Freelance Illustration"
Complete exercises in corresponding workbook
Create a solid time for the gym.
Choose one day to go "Meatless"
Complete Skillshare course:
1.Digital Illustration: Drawing with Shapes and Layers
2.True Grit: Handmade Textures & Halftones for Designers & Illustrators
3. Mastering Illustrator: 10 Tips & Tricks to Speed Up Your Workflow

August

Apply for EIN number for business.
Read "Marketing Illustration"
Choose two days to go meatless
Complete Skillshare courses:
1.Digital Illustration For Designers : Combine Shapes & Texture To Create Intricate Artwork
2. Learn the Ins and Outs of Illustrator
3.Animated Illustrations

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4/26/2018

Lesson 1 - Artistic Vision and 10 Year Vision

Your Artistic Vision

** What art form am I passionate about?

I’m passionate about a few forms of art, but mainly illustration, fine art painting, and mural painting.

** What am I good at?

Drawing, Painting, Idea generation, Adobe Creative Suite

** How would I spend the day with an unlimited budget?

I would spend the first half of the morning in my studio working on a painting or illustration piece. Then I would take a break and travel to a coffee shop to do some sketches or do some reading to generate some ideas for new pieces. I would spend the latter part of the evening wrapping up work in my studio.

** What is something that I would do for free (a service or skill that you would volunteer your time doing)?

Illustration or a painting.

** What art medium would I try if I knew I would be incredibly successful at it?

Mural painting and/or animation

** What is something I would like to do before this year is over?

Enroll in VCU’s Communication Art and continue my education so that I can complete my BFA.

** What is something I've always wanted to do but have been too afraid to do?

Learn how to create large-scale paintings.

**What often gets in the way of me creating in my craft on a daily basis?

Distractions and lack of a plan.

** Do I truly believe in myself?

Sometimes.

** What am I really afraid of when it comes to art?

My fear is that I'm not skilled enough to make it as a successful artist.

** How would my life be different if I pursued my craft professionally?

I would feel like I'm truly living out my purpose.

** How would my art be different if I worked at it every day without fail?

I would develop the skills needed to succeed. I would also have built l more update to date body of work.

** Who have I shared my talents with?

Friends, Family, and Social Media

** What art medium gives me the most fun experience when I use it?

Painting - particularly gouache, acrylic, and oil.

** How many hours a week do I put into my craft?

5 to 10 hours

** How many hours a week would I like to put into my craft?

15 to 25 hours

** What have I always wanted to try but been too afraid or made too many excuses to try?

Doing large-scale paintings.

Your Written Vision

Where I see myself as transitioning out of being an illustrator and moving more towards being a fine artist who works in large scale. By this time, I would have built a sizable body of work as an illustrator - with my work being featured in The New Yorker, Time Magazine, and other popular publications. I would have across have published a couple of children's books and have delved into graphic novels. However, I see the remainder of my career as a large-scale painter and muralist traveling the globe creating pieces. But, as I travel the globe, I see my home based being Richmond, VA.

Kwesi Ferebee

Illustrator

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