The Growth of Confidence🪶

July 16, 2026

“Just keep going.”

My juried piece is still hanging through August, so it’s out there being seen while I’m here in the studio doing the everyday work. I like that balance. I’ve been showing up consistently, enjoying the routine, and I just finished a new piece that I’ll be presenting soon. It feels solid, the kind of work that comes from just doing the work.

I’m slowly expanding my gallery reach, looking at places farther out. It feels like the right time to stretch a bit and see what fits.

The greeting cards are underway now, finally becoming a real part of things.

And then there’s the couple from the show. Such a nice couple. They asked about a commission and even wanted to buy one of my NFS (not for sale) pieces. I don’t take general commissions, it’s in my FAQ, but I’m actually thinking about this one. They’re patient, they genuinely want my art, and they’re not trying to steer anything. It would still be fully mine. So I’m sitting with it and asking myself if I’m ready for that step.

I still get that little fear on the edges sometimes, the “am I good enough?” voice. Imposter syndrome doesn’t disappear; it just gets quieter. But the work is being seen and appreciated, and that helps. It reminds me I’m on the right track.

Overall, it’s been a good stretch of summer. I’m digging in, enjoying the everyday in my little studio with the dogs, the cat and of course the ever-growing jungle of unruly houseplants, and moving things forward at a pace that feels right.

So I’m listening to that small voice that says: Keep going. Just keep going.