Leonardo da Vinci maybe?
As a kid, I developed a deep appreciation for art. One could find me happily basking in any activity that involved creativity or any form of art. I always took pride in every little artwork I created and deep down, I wish I could be as renowned as Leonardo da Vinci. Why da Vinci? Because he was the most popular artist I knew at the time.
The amazing part is that everyone around me seemed to support this dream. There was this family friend who had buttered me ego as a six year old kid. I remember painting one day in a dark-lit room with a rechargeable bulb as the only source of light. I was painting because I was bored and had nothing else to do. This family friend walked in on me plastering red paint on a white A4 paper and he asked what I was up to. I told him I was making a painting that I intend to sell and make millions from, and he chuckled. In a bid to indulge me, he kept asking questions about the painting, my muse and every other thing he could think of, surprisingly I had the answers to all his questions.
If I remember clearly, I wasn't really interested in that conversation because I was desperately searching for a muse for the painting I was currently working on, but I kept responding to be polite. After all the questions, this family friend opted to buy my painting once I was done. I thought it was a joke until he brought out a substantial amount of money and pre-ordered the painting. I was still in shock but I sold the red A4 paper painting to him with my signature. Just like that, I sold my very first painting. I could already picture my artworks being displayed in galleries around the world but then growth happened.
I got into a higher institution still with my love for art and when the time came to choose a specialty, I happily chose art but the universe had other plans. The school authorities took it upon themselves to convince me to drop art and go for science. After over a month of back and forth and a few threats here and there, I ditched my dream of becoming a professional artist and found the next closest thing I was passionate about, Nursing.
Do I have any regrets, absolutely not. Irrespective of the fact that I chose a different career path, my creativity still lives. Art to me is more of a talent, something natural and free flowing. Over the years, I've created more stunning art pieces that, although unsold, serve as motivating reminders of my potential to become a renowned artist, when I'm not too busy saving lives of course.
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LIEBE🤍
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