[2026 Goals] A summary of what beginner illustrators need to do to improve in one year

2026 has begun, and a month has already passed in the blink of an eye. Time really does fly, doesn't it?

This time,A look back at 2025and,Goals I want to work towards in 2026 as a beginner illustratorLet's summarize it.

My goals for 2025 are also mentioned in the following article.

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2026 will be even better than last year.I want to increase my output and significantly advance my illustration activities.That's what I think.
Now, I will write about my goals for this year in detail.

Summary of my goals for 2026! A year to further grow my illustration activities.

Aiming to monetize through stock illustrations

In 2025, the number of stock illustration submissions was relatively low.

I've tried creating designs that are easy to use, such as a monochrome version of the artwork I uploaded last time.

We aim to create materials that can be used in business presentations and other similar situations.

I've been posting to Illustration AC little by little, so I'd like to continue working on this in 2026, casually uploading doodles and such.

I want to study more about the structure of the human body to broaden my range of expression.

Turning stock illustrations into videos! Trying it out with Procreate Dreams!

I didn't have time to work on video production in 2025, but I've bought Procreate Dreams, so I want to give it a try this year!

I'm thinking of creating a somewhat unique animation, like "a working adult doing gymnastics."

Illustrated videos are fun to watch, so I'd like to start with something simple.

Continue sales activities on Coconala and SUKIMA.

In 2025, I was actually able to receive a request through Coconala!

I've also started working with SUKIMA, and I plan to write about that experience in a separate article.

We will continue our sales activities on the skills marketplace in 2026.

Increase your visibility by sharing your illustrations on social media.

It's difficult to do it every day, but I post all the illustrations I draw on social media.

In 2026, I'd like to be able to introduce all of my works together on my blog.

I will link my social media accounts and blog to reach a wider audience.

Improve your drawing skills through practice! Continue practicing copying and drawing your own characters.

In 2025, I focused my practice on creating illustrations that featured my own characters.

Even if there's a base model that's okay to trace, I deliberately switch to copying it to absorb it as a skill.

I've set a rule for myself not to trace, and I continue to draw steadily.

I will continue this practice method in 2026 and aim to reach a level where I can sell my services on Coconala again!

I will focus on creating artwork rather than exhibiting at events.

I was unable to participate in the event in 2025.

Since my schedule makes it difficult to work on projects in 2026, I want to focus on creating artwork for now.

Instead, I'd like to try selling on online shopping sites like BOOTH and Wick.

I'm already registered with Wick, so I'd like to open a shop and try my hand at selling products.

Try challenging yourself with difficult poses and angles.

In 2025, I consciously focused on challenging myself with difficult poses and angles.

I tend to gravitate towards safe compositions, but I want to create memorable illustrations, such as powerful poses with hands extended forward.

I will continue this challenge in 2026 and expand the range of my expression!

This article introduces techniques and tools used in illustration production.

In 2025, I was able to gradually share information about my creative process and the tools I use.
I had the opportunity to draw illustrations for Shigure Ui-sensei, and I've been taking notes on what I learned from that experience and compiling them into a blog.

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Trying out a VTuber role

Although it didn't happen in 2025, this is one of the things I've always wanted to do!

My goal is to compile the characters and settings I created through playing around with Vtubers into a single doujinshi (self-published manga/comic) and sell it at events, on BOOTH, and on Wick.

I'm sharing how to use Procreate Dreams on my blog.

Procreate Dreams has received a major update, making it even easier to use!
In 2025, I was exploring how to use it, so in 2026, I'd like to share beginner-friendly usage tips on my blog.

I'm going to increase my blog update frequency! My goal is to update once a week.

As a new goal for 2026, I plan to actively manage my blog.

Actually, I've ended up with fewer articles because I revamped my reading blog.

From now on, I want to make this blog a record of my growth as an illustrator.

While reading,I want to try that!I aim to create articles that make readers think, "That was interesting!", and I'll start by aiming for weekly updates! (Scheduled to start in February)

Let's create LINE stickers! Trying out some cute animal designs.

I want to create LINE stickers so I can use them myself and have other people use them too.
I aim to create cute and easy-to-use stamps featuring laid-back animal designs!

I haven't started production yet, so it's from scratch, but I'll gradually develop the concept.

2026 will be a year of growth by increasing output.

I've written out the year 2026 using a table called a four-quadrant matrix.

I want to prioritize and achieve my goals in the order I've written them here.

To be honest, it depends on my mood (laughs).

I have so many things I want to draw, so I'll make progress little by little by finding ways to manage my time effectively.

This year too, I hope to enjoy my illustration activities and create many works!

Thank you for reading to the end.

Okay then!

If you enjoyed this article or illustration even a little, your support would be greatly appreciated and very encouraging.

Pochi

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Illustrator.
This blog is my growth diary as an illustrator.
Opened since June 2023.
Starting YouTube in January 2025.