S2. E2. "Idea"

S2. E2.

" Idea "

Note, After several conversations with collectors, fellow artists and the community I have decided to make a strategic shift back to my original idea - creating individualized "drops" comprised of one artwork and its story (aprox 2-5 times per month). This approach will give each piece proper recognition for its unique value within a limited window or edition size rather than lumping multiple pieces into bulk drops (in the end the amount of dropped pieces will be fairly the same). With this revised plan in place, collectors can enjoy an ongoing creative journey that celebrates every single work equally and I, as an artist, have the joy of putting my work out there without feeling restrained. So thank you to every single one of you for your support, advice, honesty, request and recommendations throughout this journey.

Enjoy " Idea" and the, very accurate for the above, story.

Story

John had a vision, he wanted to create an environment that was inspiring and encouraging for others. He felt this was a much needed contribution to the world, but he soon realised that it was not as simple as he thought. He knew he had to listen to the people and their needs, ideas, experiences and opinions - after all, they were the ones who would be most affected by his plans. But at the same time, he also had to follow his own intuition if he were to find success in his endeavour.

John experimented with different approaches in order to make sure his idea was properly implemented. He encountered some failures along the way but also managed to gain some successes too. He learnt from both of these experiences, and eventually found a way of combining all of the advice, comments and insights gathered from the community with his own feelings and perspectives. In doing so, John could ensure that although he was taking on board other people’s ideas, he wasn't losing sight of what mattered most: himself.

The journey has been long and still continues today; however one of its key aspects has been learning how to truly enjoy what John is doing while also simultaneously building up a supportive community around him. This combination of pleasure and progress is something which gives him immense satisfaction every day – even when things don’t always work out as planned. The process has taught John about resilience; it has enabled him to become more open-minded; it has allowed him to learn how best connect with people; and it has given him confidence in the knowledge that there are plenty more opportunities out there if one plan doesn't quite pan out.

It hasn’t been an easy road for John but it’s one which has ultimately been incredibly fulfilling for him. Through being open-minded yet focused on his goals at all times; through listening intently yet never forgetting himself; through persevering despite setbacks – John is now reaping the rewards of having pursued this difficult yet rewarding path in life – a path which gives back as much as it requires from its travelers.

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