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Habits of the busy Artist

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These are some habits I have developed on my journey to becoming a Freelance Artist. Keeping a planner This one is a must for me. I have consistently kept a planner for 7 years now. My planner of choice is a 8"x5" Moleskine weekly planner. In it I schedule out appointments, mural dates, commission deadlines and events. I also have been getting into the habit of recording special moments in my planner. These are just wildlife sightings, happy moments and anything I'd want to remember about that year. It's important to record your inspiration in a notebook or sketchbook. Time management Learn how you spend your time creating. Some creators are night owls, some are early birds, and some are most productive in the middle of the day. If you know what times you're creative most, you can schedule accordingly. I usually schedule out my week every Sunday. I will block out days and time frames in my planner. You can use your digital calendar if that's what you...