I’m telling myself that it is possible to be mainstream and niche at the same time. That it is okay to make myself legible. I believe the same is true for you. Happy 2nd quarter of the 21st century
hey spencer! I think our paths may have crossed randomly in the past when you were interning at SQ (I don't expect you to remember me though). I've been following your writing for a while now, this one was really relatable for me as someone who is also interested in making art but still works fulltime as a SWE. the feeling of running away from discomfort is soo real, though you're already way further along the 'making things a reality' spectrum than someone like me -- because in addition to being just interested in making art you are also actually making art!! I don't want to face the possibility of failure either, but in my case it may also prevent me from even getting started. so all in all to say, you're doing great, and thanks for the reminder 😅
thank you for your kindness! that's how i started too, so i don't know if this is the bump that will push it over, but you should totally go for it and make something that speaks to your heart!
hi spencer! (from the uk!) i’ve been following your work and your writing for what feels like ages; and i have your work on my walls and research boards for my course projects, as a north star for the kind of work i would like to make. ur practice is so interesting and endlessly inspiring. and i hope u continue to be able to make your art; there’s a whole community of us looking forward to it :)
I’m telling myself that it is possible to be mainstream and niche at the same time. That it is okay to make myself legible. I believe the same is true for you. Happy 2nd quarter of the 21st century
thank you kristoffer :) to our continued legibility and genuine nicheness 🧡
hey spencer! I think our paths may have crossed randomly in the past when you were interning at SQ (I don't expect you to remember me though). I've been following your writing for a while now, this one was really relatable for me as someone who is also interested in making art but still works fulltime as a SWE. the feeling of running away from discomfort is soo real, though you're already way further along the 'making things a reality' spectrum than someone like me -- because in addition to being just interested in making art you are also actually making art!! I don't want to face the possibility of failure either, but in my case it may also prevent me from even getting started. so all in all to say, you're doing great, and thanks for the reminder 😅
thank you for your kindness! that's how i started too, so i don't know if this is the bump that will push it over, but you should totally go for it and make something that speaks to your heart!
hi spencer! (from the uk!) i’ve been following your work and your writing for what feels like ages; and i have your work on my walls and research boards for my course projects, as a north star for the kind of work i would like to make. ur practice is so interesting and endlessly inspiring. and i hope u continue to be able to make your art; there’s a whole community of us looking forward to it :)
aw thank you so much tree! this means a lot to hear my work studied as an inspiration. looking forward to seeing what you make!