💎 Wasn't supposed to be an artist
Gem #55 my ugly sketch from 2019
Bonjour my little demon,
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TODAY’S GEM
Yesterday, I found one of my old sketchbooks.
It was from 2019—back when I was still a promising law student.
At the time, I had no idea this would become my life.
That I’d be drawing every day.
Selling my art.
Traveling the world.
Making a living from portraits I dreamed up in my sketchbook.
Live from my portraits.
Looking at those pages now, I see how far I’ve come.
Back then, I didn’t realize just how powerful portraits could be—or how far they could take you.
And today, with everything I’ve learned, I get to help you chase that dream too.
Next week, I’m reopening Reality to Fantasy™ and Portrait for Meaning™.
The two portrait masterclasses I wish I had when I started.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign… maybe this is it.
More soon.
Bisous
Léa
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