I set up some goals at the start of 2011, and now I look back to see if I've done them. Why do it in the middle of November? Because considering everything that's about to happen to me in a few weeks, I won't be able to finish any remaining goals.


** Upload an (actual) animation **
If you've followed me for a few months, I think this is a given. I've made four short animations which really helped me visualize how to animate a lot.

** Create a comic **
Sadly, this has not gone very well. This was supposed to help me create a proper mindset for doing long-term projects, but it seems I still haven't gotten the knack of it.

** Learn to shade **
I think this year has been considerably grateful for me in terms of shading. With the help of tutorials and friend advices, I'm well on my way to understanding light sources and shadows. I may have not implemented a mastery of it yet, but I'm pretty confident to say I'm on the right track.

** Post a short story **
Unlike my dilemma with comics, this is simply a case of not being able to whip up a good story. Either it's too cliche or too generic, which to admit is something I have not been able to get out of.

** Get the attention of a famous artist **
And by that, I only meant "get a watch from someone I watched", and I did. This is a very shallow goal, but I wouldn't be happier to have finished it.

** Finish a commission **
About five different people asked me for a commission, and I never got to finish even one of them. It's really hard to get inspired to finish when your only motivation is monetary.


But hey, 2012 is just around the corner, and I still have a lifetime to complete those remaining goals as well as new ones that I will be making and promising myself.