The Purrfect Epiphany

Chloe slept soundly on the ledge of the book shelf that over hangs my computer desk. I sat here, attempting to create the “purrfect” design that would on my third try, finally be a winner in one of RB’s ultimate t-shirt contests. As I walked the red carpet in my mind, Chloe was dreaming of her own utopia when suddenly both of us were shaken back to reality when she rolled off the book shelf and landed squarely across my keyboard and came to a sudden stop in my lap.

Waking up should never be that shocking. For instance, today while going through my day planner it dawned on me that one year ago on the 8th of August I signed up here at RB and with my nose to the grind stone, set out to see if I was “good enough, smart enough and dog gone it, if people would like me.”
Where in the world did the time go?

To be honest, I’ve never spent so much time worrying, wondering and feeling insecure about my work and myself before. As I celebrate my one year mark, while I appreciate that feelings of inadequacy are part of the journey, I still can’t help but wonder why I subject myself to something that requires me to have the words “never give up” scrawled across the top of my hand with a magic marker. How do I explain my obsession over something that appears in the form of color, lines and shapes on a computer monitor and how a photo of a pair of boots can keep me up until all hours of the morning obsessing over one tiny pixel or slight imperfection.

During my creative epiphany I have marveled at some of the most awesome photographic and artistic works I’ve ever seen in one place on the internet and instead of being totally intimidated by it all, I’ve been encouraged to keep trying. I’ve met some of the nicest and sweetest people; and some who I wholly admire for their direct and open spirit. Like the vast array of art I have added to my favorites here on RB, the artists who create them have for a vast array of reasons become very near and dear to my heart.

As I look forward to another year, I do so aware that there will always be days when I’m ready to give up, nothing is good enough and I fear climbing back up on that ledge where my dreams of creating the “purrfect” piece of art take shape.
But just like Chloe, after falling off the ledge for the second time in one night, and who still wasn’t dissuaded from getting back up there; so will I climb back up on that ledge because it seems to just be a natural place for both of us to be.

To ALL the friends, members, group hosts/hostesses that have helped make my first year here at RedBubble a dream come true I sincerely thank you!

If success is to be measured by the number of sales that I have made while I’ve been here then speaking honestly I probably have not done very well. But based on the wonderful comments that have been left to me on my work, the humbling features and challenges where I have landed in the Top 10 and on a few occasions even won then I feel blessed beyond belief, and worthy of the time and attention that you give me. Thank you for that.

I would like to say a special thanks to my dear friend Mark Chapman who ALWAYS knows how to make me laugh and allows me to blow off steam when he least expects it. ;o)

With all I have to do around here taking care of our home and our furry family, my creativity and my time here at RB has come in spurts of late but I’m always ready and eager to set down and join you all and too help any way I can.
I’m so appreciative that you have welcomed me into this wonderful world of RedBubble.

Highest Regards and Sincere Appreciation and Love to all concerned and interested.
Terri

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