"A Bitter Taste" Today this little lady goes into print in a physical magazine @sexualia_ . 🥳 It's such a Milestone for me, because of all the demons I've had to fight on my artistic journey. I went to different art schools and courses when I was 6-13 years old, where I have learned a LOT - I know it's a massive privilege, thanks for paying mom- for that I am very grateful. My technique was always highly praised but my motives not so much... The sentences I've heard most about my art back then was "with your talent, why would you choose to make this?" or "It's technically really good, but this isn't art". That was from both teachers, co-students, parents sometimes, partners and even friends. So naturally, at some point I just didnt feel like going to art school, nor showing my work to anyone anymore. I still kept on painting and drawing though, because I love it and I can't not do it - I just couldn't bear more critism on my personal expression. If they don't get it, they just don't and that's fine, I would think to myself. And then keep my work to myself in my safe, creative bubble. With this publication, I have realized that the wounds were deeper than I thought, and that it apparently still haunts me - but can you blame me? These are my babies, and sometimes they take me months to finish! I have been so nervous 😂 Then I remember, I feel incredibly brave and empowered now everytime I put my art out there. It's a way of saying that my voice and creative expression matters to myself. Including the very misunderstood and creatively lonely teenager I used to be. I feel brave, because eventhough I might have felt misunderstood over and over again, it wont stop me anymore from doing what I love - nor from doing and being me authentically. Despite what anyone says or have said! I guess what I'm trying to say is: If you love what you do, then it honestly doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Your creative, authentic expression is not measured by others opinions. To hell with it! if I can do it, so can you 🥰