a banner day

 

Last week, little e studio had a HUGE day. Not in sales or productivity or exposure. But in encouragement. My favorite local artist and major inspiration, Deann Hebert, just heaped encouragement on my head by meeting me for coffee, giving me oodles of advice, and most humbling of all, becoming the proud new owner of this little heart:



As a primarily self-taught artist (and as just plain old me), I can easily succumb to self-doubt. I am oh so easily intimidated by those whose talent and training and success far exceed my own. I am hesitant to market myself or believe those who compliment me. I am quick to succumb to what I describe as the "American Idol Syndrome"...that people are just saying they like my art because they don't want to hurt my feelings. My steady stream of sales, repeat customers, and facebook fans have been trying to tell me what Deann finally validated for me over coffee. That I have created something unique with value and style, that makes people happy, that is worth pursuing, that is worth selling, that is worth buying, that is worth creating.

That, my friends, is a good day indeed!

little e