how to begin this new thing?

I live in a small town on the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand. Home is a kauri BNZ on state highway three.  Built in 1873, it holds its own stories (and skeletons) and with a large fruitful garden, it sustains us and keeps us busy. A keen traveller, I draw and print things that are around me - islands, dogs, volcanoes, oceans, fossils, moons, old stuff – and things in my imagination – myths, creatures, dreams, demons, icebergs and fantasy worlds. 
I thought it would be a good idea to get a bit more serious about making art this year - take on some of the advice I give freely to others - get stuck in and enjoy the journey of doing what feels good.
First day of the Chinese New Year - Year of the Wood Horse - NEIGH NEIGH, WHINNY WHINNY!!

A highly expressive mini-horse met in a sunshine burst 'tween customary west-coast rainfall at Haast. He responded immediately to the universal animal call and charmed me with his post-nuzzle moves.