Balancing Act

I always thought that achieving milestones would melt away some of the doubt and insecurities that come with having an art career. But here I am, realizing that growth doesn't magically erase the inner struggles. In fact, it seems to magnify them. With each achievement, the expectations grow, mainly from within myself. The pressure to continuously create weighs heavily on my mind.

Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for every opportunity and recognition that comes my way. Yet, there's a part of me that yearns for creating art purely for expression sake, without the added weight of external validation.

As I navigate this journey as an artist, I'm learning It's about finding a balance between determination and self-love, between pushing boundaries and preserving why I make art in the first place.

I’m learning to embrace the fatigue that comes with chasing my dreams, believing that it's all part of the process.