Three years ago, I was filled with anxiety. I didn’t know if anyone would ever be interested in my work. After six months of effort, all I really wanted was more time to make everything perfect—to have infinite time.
I took a deep breath and thought:
“Alright, Dieguito, it’s time to put your work out there.”
And so, I published my first app for the world to see. I was excited about the possibility of those first customers. A day went by, then another, and…
Someone very special made a purchase. It was another maker, an artist. Later, he stopped being just a customer and became a friend. I feel like my work inspired his dreams.
Three years ago, I was insecure and anxious about whether my work would succeed. Even now, I still get butterflies. But that first customer gave me the courage to keep going and still fuels my belief that my work can inspire others’ dreams too.
That first customer, artist, and friend is Alexandre Braz. This photo is the closest we’ve come to meeting in person. Our art connected us, and now I’m his customer—and I couldn’t be happier about it.
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