If I’ve learned nothing else — I’ve mastered the art of waiting for my worth. Many times it feels as if I’m missing out on money or opportunities but in my gut , I know that’s what God wants me to do. When I first started, my feelings would be hurt if I didn’t sell my art at various shows. I was always like —oh well, they will have to circle the block and it won’t ever be cheaper. I had to talk myself out of self doubt so many times. Thank for real patience (and a real job lol). These two pieces in particular were among my first faces I ever painted. I’ve had these in over 5 shows around the city and country. Even recently at the mayors office. Many people would fall in love but didn’t want to pay. And I wasn’t backing down. So I politely packed them up each time and brought them back to my studio. That is until I got a call from a dear friend with a ridiculously gorgeous new home. He told me a few years ago he wanted to invest in my art. I was like “ ok frienddddddddd” and let God do the rest. Well he made good on his promise and bought my vintage babies AND two more. All full price. 🥹🥹. Whew God is sooooooooo goooooooooodddd. Moral of the story: hold on to your good stuff , somebody gon dig it AND pay you what you’re worth. ✨✨✨✨✨