Just sharing some feelings (Patreon)

I know people don’t like hearing someone complain about their job, but lately I’ve been feeling a bit insecure and wanted to share it with you. I’m not sure if it’s showing in my art, but it’s been on my mind.

I’m really thankful for all of you who like and support my work — I don’t say this enough, but you make it possible for me to do what I love.

That said, there are some tough aspects. It can feel lonely sometimes, and it’s hard to keep perspective. I’m always trying to balance what I want to create with what people want to see. And there’s that constant fear that it could all disappear — maybe the internet decides to cancel me one day, or platforms change their rules again, you know, censorship. I know no job is truly secure, but the uncertainty still makes me anxious.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve struggled with confidence and self-worth. I think it’s something that happens when you get better at your work and wiser as a person — you start to see more of what you don’t know. (Maybe that’s what they call the Dunning–Kruger effect?) I’ve been working on building back my confidence, reconnecting with my creativity, and remembering the joy of making and sharing my art.

Thanks for being here with me through it all. And here’s a preview of my latest work.