My art name is Empress for a reason - even tho Iโm trash I actually have incredibly high standards for myself and therefore working with anyone and how my art is presented and how Iโm treated. When I donโt - I find myself in really bad situations.
Does this make everyone happy? No - but at the end of the day I sleep fine in my bed everytime I stand up for myself instead of people making me feel like a doormat.
I have for the most part accomplished every major goal I have set for myself in my career. Iโm educated and accomplished more than most. I donโt care about 99% of the things other ppl care about - but the few things I do care about like human rights and my art - I sure care a hell of a lot about.
I am not lacking for opportunities because my biggest focus is working with other artists who for the most part respect me if they know me.
I would rather work with people who meet me at my level and treat me and my art with respect than compromise my independence Iโve worked so hard for. It doesnโt matter who or what you are - because I donโt care.
Hate on me for having self respect, independent thought and a voice all you want and not just be a puppet for whatever bullshit - but love me or hate me itโs still an obsession ๐