This year has really flown by for me. I’ve been busy drawing and painting artist trading cards and I haven’t come up for air very often. I counted up my scans for the year and found that I had made 204 ATCs for swaps and personal trades–and that doesn’t include a few 5×7 and 4×6 pieces that I had done on request. All finished art, not sketches. I’ve never made so much art in my life. I’m pretty pleased about that.
So what about 2010? What goal do I have? I want to relax and enjoy myself. Instead of working on a list of things to improve, I’m going to work on a list of things it would be fun to explore. I’ve learned that when I’m having fun and getting enthused my work tends to improve on it’s own. When I struggle and strive, my work gets tight and strained. I may learn some new techniques but the drawing seems flat and lacking.
Well, that’s my theory.
Thanks everyone for visiting during the year and leaving me such wonderful comments. I love sharing my work with you. I wish you all the best for 2010 and hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!
Mellanie Collins, Artist 
Mellanie,
I’m so glad you liked the pansies in person — it’s nice to know they went to a good home. 😉
AND, I truly appreciate all of the wonderful comments you leave for me. I’m sorry I tend to be more of a lurker, but you are a daily read for me. Your self-portraits are my favorites, although everything you do is wonderful.
Best of luck in 2010!
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Hey Karen, I’m usually a blog lurker as well. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the blog. I wish I could draw something great every single day like you do. Have a fabulous year–looking forward to seeing more of your work on Etsy!
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I like your dog.
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Oh darlin’ I know who you are. And thanks bunches…Happy New Year to you!
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This is really awesome! I love how the light is reflecting off the fur. Nicely done!
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Thanks Sherie. I’m so pleased you like my work. Your pencil work is wonderful. I love the drawing of those car keys on your blog. I have to keep looking at it. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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hear hear mellanie! i agree! and i love this pooch!
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Happy New Year to you Kati! Thanks so much for your encouragement this year. Maybe we can do another portrait swap in 2010! Cheers!
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Wonderful drawing! And Happy New Year to you!
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I’m delighted that you like this Ann. Your blog is so inspiring to me. I look forward to seeing more of your drawing and painting in 2010!
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Really well done drawing of the dog! Maybe one of your goals could be trading an ATC with me – I feel left out that you did that many and I missed out!! lol Seriously, hope you get lots more creating and relaxing done this year!
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I wish the same for you Renu. Thanks for adding me to your blog list. I think that’s great. Let’s definitely trade this year, shall we? Happy New Year to you.
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It was so fun to share in this art with you Mellanie! It has been such a blessing and I can’t wait to see what gems 2010 has in store!
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I’ve loved trading with you too. Your work has me itching to open up and try for more dynamic drawing. Can’t wait to trade with you again! Happy New Year!
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A very Happy New Year to you Mellanie. You have certainly been very industrious this year and I am sure you will be just as busy in 2010. I have enjoyed your artistic endevours and I must say that dog is really very special.
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Thanks Cathy! I’ve enjoyed your blog as well and try to read it every week. Here’s to both of us having a fun and industrious 2010!
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Great job capturing that light on his fur!
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Thanks Raena! Thanks for stopping by and checking things out!
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