It’s time to kick our feet up, tilt back a steaming mug of hot cocoa, and take a look back at 2019.
But first, I found this Australian artist on Instagram called bodieh who is making some charming table top game environments, characters, and props. I love this guy’s work.
My 2019 goals:
1) Create opportunities to teach and uplift other artists
In September I was contacted by the guys at SVSlearn.com (an online illustration school) and asked to teach a course on effective vehicle design. This was a big milestone for me as it means I’ll be able to teach and uplift many artists from all over the world in a structured and practical way. I’m very excited for my course to launch in the very near future. Keep an eye open for it here.
2) Make my website a meaningful resource for artists
In November I offered my custom Scary Stories brushes on my website and it’s been pretty successful! It’s been fun seeing people get inspired to create by them. I’d like to offer more brush packs and other resources on my website in the future. Also, I built a tools page on my website as a resource for people to know my favorite and personally recommended tools.
3) Build a bigger audience for my art
It’s been a pretty great year for growth. While I don’t necessarily put a lot of stock into Instagram follower count, I more than doubled mine this year and that has resulted in a nice source of passive income through print and merch sales. I’m incredibly grateful to anyone who decided to buy a print from me this year. It means a great deal and is a huge help to me and my family.
I would say I’ve been pretty successful in reaching my goals in 2019. Thanks to the support of all of you!
Other fun stuff that happened this year:
I finished my Scary Stories: A Tribute To Terror book! Well, almost finished. I still have a few minor details to work out and we still have to actually print it, but it’s almost done and it feels great. Order a copy here if you feel like it.
I created a fun little comic every day for 35 days straight. I call it simply “Comic.” It’s fun and challenging for me to try new mediums and artistic endeavors. I’ve taken a short break but I plan on getting back to it soon.
And lastly, I have another big Kickstarter in the works. I’ve been compiling my drawings over the last few years into a single volume I’m calling only “Visions.” More info to come in early 2020.
That’s all, that’s it. Thanks for another amazing year!
-Shane