Word for the year

Last year I was introduced to the concept of taking a word and using it as a reference for the year, regarding your creativity and artwork but I suppose for any part of your life.  Last year I picked "develop" because I was in the process of developing new skills, and every time I looked at the word on my "wall" I remembered to focus on what I wanted to develop.  This year I have picked "extend" because I want to go in depth into various concepts in my art work.  Linda Matthews is the artist I am inspired by in this and if you want to see what she has to say on this link, you will be rewarded with a deeper understanding of the whole idea.