Great story! It is tough to push the ego down sometimes and just do it. That monkey in our mind keeps wanting to compare ourselves to everyone, and when we listen to the hyperactive little dude, it's hard not to get insecure and afraid of even trying. The typical fear of the blank page. Glad to see you've pushed through that!
I look forward to seeing more of your painting and hearing more of your story.
Thank you for the awesome comment :') It's so true.