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Alicja Wisniowska's avatar

What a year! Congratulations on all your big wins & thank you for being so open about the less glamorous bits of being self employed. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in 2023 💛

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you so much, Alicja! ❤️

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Lauren Degraaf's avatar

You should be so so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year. Your first book is wonderful and I’m so excited to see your future projects. I hope these last few weeks of the year are relaxing!!

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you so much, Lauren! Wishing you the same! ❤️

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Lian Cho's avatar

So wonderful to read ur journey so far!! I’m so proud of how much you’ve accomplished!

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you so much, Lian! 🥺 ❤️

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Cécile Berrubé's avatar

Dear Danielle, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey, that was really interesting to read! I'm always curious to get to know more about the artist behind the art :) Congratulations on going full time, it's definitely a roller coaster! I do agree that having a little day job on the side releases a lot of the pressure. Wishing you a wonderful festive season, warm hugs 💛

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you, Cécile! Wishing you a happy and cozy holiday season to you too. ❤️

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Minh's avatar

Looking at your art makes me feel so calm. This is so lovely! and congrats on your self employment journey

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you so much, Minh! That means a lot. ❤️

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Laleh Golafshani's avatar

Thank you for this valuable insight and for sharing. I just ordered your new book! I love hearing artists that are going through a similar journey. It's a hard transition. I also moved back home to focus on my illustration career. I took your suggestion and signed up for the Make art that sells course. Thank you for sharing! Incredibly helpful.

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Danielle Bennett's avatar

Thank you so much, Laleh! It makes me happy to hear it was helpful. ❤️

It really is a tough transition, but hopefully in a few years you'll look back on where you were now and be so glad you took a chance on yourself. 🥰

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