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Why This Painting Pissed People Off (And Why I’d Do It Again)

Here’s a story that might make you squirm … the day I posted a painting that made people furious. 

I’m talking hundreds of unfollows. Nasty comments calling me disrespectful and twisted. People telling me I’d “live with shame” for the rest of my life. And yet … I’d do it again in a heartbeat. 

Because that painting wasn’t about playing it safe. It was about creating honestly, from a place of frustration, love, and rebellion. And even though I lost followers, the painting sold … and the right people showed up stronger than ever.

When Playing It Safe Isn’t Really Safe

In this episode, I share the full behind-the-scenes of my most controversial painting … what inspired it, what happened when I posted it, and the surprising lesson I learned about authenticity, art, and showing up in the fullness of who we are.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• Why controversial art can actually attract your truest collectors
• What I discovered about showing up authentically 
• The hidden power of creating work that isn’t “prettY”, but deeply meaningful

Until next time, y’all!

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