*NFT comes with the option for a hand-signed print of the artwork and other file types of artwork. To redeem, email me at jeannaghirghi@gmail.com*
I have a weird relationship with exciting plans. Usually, it seems as though the more I speak about it, the more I tell people about my plans, the more those plans dissolve. I have been dealing with this bizarre occurrence since I was child. This artwork not only encapsulates that feeling of speaking on a subject too soon, but it heavily relates to me feelings about my crypto art journey. A year ago when I first began my NFT journey, I was fortunate enough to be greeted with a ton of success. A dream that seemed nearly impossible was now visible and rationally obtainable. My entire life’s dream of financially supporting myself purely as a full-time artist was actually in reach. Being ecstatic about my newfound success, I couldn’t stop myself from telling all of my friends and loved ones (when asked). However, as time passed, my dream became cloudy once again. It feels as though I spoke too soon on my success and it almost fizzled away, instilling a feeling of speaking too soon.
With the passage of time and slowing of sales, I knew I had to pivot my way of thinking. I am successful and I have had much success with selling my art. I am forever grateful for my collectors and anyone who believes in what I do. Instead of getting hung up about money, I reminded myself of my purpose for creating art—to use it as an outlet/ therapy, and by remaining vulnerable, I can hopefully help a person who deals with the same kind of mental health barriers as myself. In terms of helping others, I will forever be successful. To be able to create a visual image that helps a stranger get one place to the next is everything and it’s worth more than the money. That is what is important, that is what matters the most. I will never stop creating to help myself and others. By remaining thankful and grateful, it made it easier to wash away the negative thought of “speaking too soon”
