I have a tendency to look at too much art work from other illustrators and get discouraged at my own process and progress. I know in my heart I can and will be a successful artist (what is success? Being able to work from home, doing a job I love, creating editorial pieces, children’s book illustrations, and anything else creative) but at the same time fear is always peering over my shoulder.

I’m a big fan of artists such as Christoph Niemann, Noma Bar, Luba Lukova, Josh Cochran, Frank Stockton, James Jean, Egon Schiele, etc. The problem is, I look at their work, and wonder “How in the hell I’m going to get noticed?” I realize that it takes time and patience, yet it’s difficult not to have self-doubt. I have the utmost confidence that I can do the job, and I know I have the concepts to get it done.

I’m not so much as looking to get any sympathy or anything, it’s just something I need to get off my chest. Persistence, determination and hard work will get me to where I want to be. But at times, I just wish it would’ve happened yesterday.

Thanks for listening/reading!