I’ve been a little slack in making stuff for Illustration Friday lately. Apparently, I’m not the only one though. One of my friends on Facebook said they haven’t been getting them done either. That’s right not only am I on Facebook, but I have friends too. I know, it’s shocking. Anyway, this week’s Illustration Friday topic was focused. I drew a little nerdy guy. I’m not sure what makes him focused. I think it is the glasses. Regardless, he is focused and ready for action. Well, not any strenuous action, but some kind of nerd emergency.

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It’s a new year, so it is time for new resolutions. I posted my 2009 resolutions here. I thought I’d review how I did on those goals and make new ones for 2010. Here’s how 2009′s goals went:

Finish off the 1000 stock images goal from 2008.
This was a pretty low bar goal, since I finished most of it in 2008. I completed it early in the year, and actually topped 2000 images online. So, I guess I crushed this goal. Accomplished!

Increase my passive income by 50%.
My passive income from stock art and other things was about $12000 in 2008. In 2009, it was about $18000, so I guess I squeaked by on this one. I was really happy with the progress I made on my stock portfolio. Accomplished!

Equal or exceed my income from before I quit my 9 to 5 job.
This goal was on my 2008 and 2009 resolutions list. I guess it is going to be on my 2010 list as well, since I didn’t make it. Every year it looks like it is going to happen, but I fall short. Failed!

Two out of three is pretty good. It’s better than I did last year when I accomplished only one. Here are my resolutions for 2010:

Earn $3000 in a month with my stock art/passive income.

Get some Flash files online for sale.

and of course…

Equal or exceed my income from before I quit my 9 to 5 job.

Well, that’s it. Maybe, I’ll do them all this year. Feel free to post your resolutions below.

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The year is over. I’d like to say it ended great, but sales in December have always been lousy for me. Overall, I am pleased with the growth in my stock portfolio this year, so I can’t complain.

Here’s the breakdown:

As usual, feel free to post a link to your results in the comments. I hope everyone has a great 2010!

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