I am caught in a flurry of creative energy. It feels wonderful. Often I doubt myself and my abilities. More times than not I battle a crushing insecurity and steel my heart, bracing myself for negative backlash directed at my work and myself. Happily, usually I cringe for nothing. The backlash that I fear does not come.
The fact that people appreciate what I do touches me more than I can adequately express. All this time I have been creating for the sole purpose of personal enjoyment. I never imagined that my work would be enjoyed by others as well, or that anyone would actually want to fork out money for them.
And yet tomorrow would be the first day my artwork will go on sale. I am anxious and hopeful and apprehensive and delighted all at once. Thank you to all who have stopped by to take a look at my humble scrawlings and left me with kind words and warm fuzzy feelings. If I could I would hug you all, but unfortunately this is geographically impossible.
You all motivate me to create. To flesh out and breathe life into images and creatures and characters that dwell in my head. You give me the courage to unlock them and set them loose in this mad, mad world.
2012 seems to have been kind to me so far. It has barely begun, but artistic possibilities are already stirring in my mind and people have approached me for potential collaboration. I am thrilled and my heart is singing.
Life is beautiful.
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