Objectives for 2012

It is important to me that I have objectives for the year - where I am going, where I want to be, so I am taking stock, and working out my objectives for 2012.  These are enclosed below, and are what I hope to do, but some are subject to change!

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New Website (completed) I plan to release my new website in early Jan.  This will be a more up to date design, include prices (where possible), and contain more dynamic information, such as up coming projects etc., and be more integrated into Twitter and Facebook. New Clock Designs I aim to create a number of new designs in 2012 - some new Bauhaus inspired designs, as well as a few for Valentines Day. Raise money for Charity I hope to sell some clocks with the money going to charity.  More information to appear on my site / blog / social media / newsletter. New Project - What is Time? I hope to launch a new project of my own this year - What is Time - exploring the meaning of time through clocks.  More information to follow. Family My family (wife and 11 month old son) are important to me, and I would be doing them a dis-service if I did not include them in my objectives. Whilst continuing to work hard at all the above, it is equally important that I spend quality time with both my wife and son, particularly in the evenings and at the weekends. Being a father isn't a optionally take it or leave it job, it is important that I spend the time I need to with James so that he grows into a balanced toddler, child then adult.

New Materials I will be experimenting with brass / copper based body clocks in 2012 - Valentines Day and Bauhaus designs initially.  I will see where this takes me. Bauhaus Watercolours I am interested in the theories behind the Bauhaus movement and am considering working on some watercolour only studies based on their form and colour theories. More Gallery Representation To build up good relationships with new galleries, see if they wish to include some of my clocks, to increase my gallery representation.  To direct customers who may contact me to suitable galleries, if there are ones local to them. Enter Exhibitions & Fayres To continue to enter exhibitions and do a few fayres to further promote my work. Social Media To continue to use Twitter and Facebook, and use it more to promote myself, and guide people towards the galleries I hope to work with this year. Other Outlets To find other advertising outlets where I can promote my work, and, hopefully point them to galleries where I hope to be represented more.