{"id":10511,"date":"2026-02-14T05:45:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istriceillustra.com\/?p=10511"},"modified":"2026-10-04T23:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T21:21:00","slug":"desafio-100-dias-sueno-creativo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/en\/desafio-100-dias-sueno-creativo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 100-day challenge: a practical guide to getting closer to your creative dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istriceillustra-illustration-portfolio-bilbao-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istriceillustra-illustration-portfolio-bilbao-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istriceillustra-illustration-portfolio-bilbao--600x210.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istriceillustra-illustration-portfolio-bilbao--300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istriceillustra-illustration-portfolio-bilbao--768x269.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month in my newsletter I talked about love. And what you\u2019re about to read is, for me, 100% love: <strong>the constancy of devoting yourself to a goal every day and committing to reach it can\u2019t be called anything else.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chasing a creative goal can be hard if you don\u2019t have a plan. The 100-day challenge is a way to move forward steadily, step by step, towards any goal: improving your technique, creating more, publishing content or getting in touch with clients and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to share my process with you in the hope that, in some way, it might help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Define your goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My goals have changed over the years. My interests used to be more one-directional; now, after a lot of trying, I realise I\u2019m not an illustrator made to work in just one field. I like change, taking on new challenges and approaching illustration from every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I work in different fields, so my goals are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>magazines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>posters and advertising illustration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product illustration \/ packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shops and stockists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your goals aren\u2019t clear yet, I invite you to dream big, brainstorm and put it all in writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwjWh7G0rNiSAxXigFAGHc47MaUYACICCAEQARoCZGc&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_PqfHadZ5OZ_IKO3B_e_p3otxUMzuddisLmiJDlWrLNbc8YwYnel6shoC9WQQAvD_BwE&amp;cce=1&amp;sig=AOD64_3kvHxO0-NkL7JTCrc9Lstz8uOZJA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjSgqy0rNiSAxUXT0EAHfKPJAoQ0Qx6BAgNEAE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FIGMA-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FIGMA-1.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FIGMA-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To organise my work and brainstorm I use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwjWh7G0rNiSAxXigFAGHc47MaUYACICCAEQARoCZGc&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_PqfHadZ5OZ_IKO3B_e_p3otxUMzuddisLmiJDlWrLNbc8YwYnel6shoC9WQQAvD_BwE&amp;cce=1&amp;sig=AOD64_3kvHxO0-NkL7JTCrc9Lstz8uOZJA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjSgqy0rNiSAxUXT0EAHfKPJAoQ0Qx6BAgNEAE\"> FIGMA<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c083141b00d326832ac72721c091776b-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c083141b00d326832ac72721c091776b-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c083141b00d326832ac72721c091776b-1-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/us-es\/title\/70228041\">Moonrise Kingdom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Move through the world like a gold prospector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your ears open and your eyes alert. Scrolling through Instagram, searching on Google or walking down the street, you may come across potential clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things I pay attention to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>posters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shop windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google searches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other people\u2019s work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time you find<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something interesting:\u00a0<strong>write it down<\/strong>! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Transcribe and organise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my case, I write everything down in Google Sheets and I created separate lists for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>posters \/ advertising illustration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product illustration \/ packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shops and stockists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And one last list called&nbsp;<strong>100 Days Challenge<\/strong>, where I write down the names of all the people or companies I\u2019ve contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also have a folder on Instagram called&nbsp;<strong>\u201ccollaboration\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;where I save potential collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-cup-of-couple-7657377-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-cup-of-couple-7657377-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-cup-of-couple-7657377-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-cup-of-couple-7657377-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Give each daily action the right amount of time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">I spend about half an hour every morning.<br>Every day I write a personalised email to a client. Trying to save time by copying and pasting the same message doesn\u2019t work: this <strong>is an act of love<\/strong> and it has to be done with attention and care\u2026 although, to be honest, sometimes I get carried away by too much love and write 2, 3, even 5 a day\u2026 what matters is writing at least one a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Exquis-istriceillustra_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Exquis-istriceillustra_.jpg 666w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Exquis-istriceillustra_-600x901.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Exquis-istriceillustra_-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/en\/product\/love-for-art\/\">Love for art<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Look at the results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results can be surprising.<br>By day 5 I had already received:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a positive reply that led to a signed contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>another positive reply that I decided to turn down because the budget was too low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a negative reply from an agency that still valued my work very highly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On day 10 I signed a contract for a very big job (which I\u2019ll tell you about later) and started working with a new shop in Barcelona (a goal I\u2019d had for a long time). Some of the companies I wrote to replied saying they\u2019ve added me to their database for future work\u2026 and I\u2019m sure much more is on its way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, that already proves the method works. Even a negative reply can turn into something positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contract I signed is for a project I\u2019ve always dreamed of doing. If I hadn\u2019t made the first move, it would never have come to me \u2665<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist of the month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every month I devote a space to an artist connected to the theme of my newsletter. This month\u2019s theme was&nbsp;<strong>LOVE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me introduce you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/milanataro\/\">Milana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-2-2.jpg 707w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-2-2-600x849.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-2-2-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"10547\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-5-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-5-2-1.jpg 707w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-5-2-1-600x849.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-5-2-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-4-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-4-2-1.jpg 707w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-4-2-1-600x849.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istriceillustration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ilustracion_sin_titulo-4-2-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clara Fern\u00e1ndez, known as Milana, born in Hell\u00edn (Albacete), has been making collages for nine years, exploring the technique publicly and steadily for eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her work grows out of contemplating women, old crafts, childhood, motherhood and love, always filtered through the magic of nature. From it spring imaginary worlds where nature is at the heart of everything, a stage where fantasy and reality intertwine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lover of analogue photography and illustration, Milana turns her collages into a language of her own, a space where the deepest feelings and ideas take shape and delicately intertwine, creating universes where everything has a place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I\u2019ll leave you with this wonder. If you take up the challenge, let me know: leave a comment or email me. And if you\u2019d like to subscribe to my newsletter to receive my letters, reflections and discounts, <a href=\"#newsletter\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">a hug,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Andrea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 100-day challenge is a way to move forward every day, step by step, towards your creative goal. 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