Once Again, I Wanna Thank Eddienchooch215 for His Post and Showing Me All This Love!
Once again, I truly want to say thank you to Eddienchooch215 for his incredibly kind post and for showing me so much love and support. I honestly don’t even know where to begin, because I’ve never experienced anything quite like this before. The outpouring of messages, compliments, and portrait inquiries has been both amazing and, to be completely honest, a little overwhelming. I’ve never had this many people reach out to me about my artwork all at once—it’s surreal. I’m doing my best to reply to each and every one of you, and also trying to figure out who’s genuinely interested and who’s just curious (you know who you are! lol).
It’s a strange feeling to receive this kind of attention. As an artist, of course I’m grateful to have my work recognized. But it also comes with a heavy heart, because all of this momentum, all of this connection, stems from the heartbreaking loss of Chooch. I didn’t expect that a portrait I created out of love and respect would become something so widely shared and talked about. If I could, I would trade every bit of recognition back in a heartbeat just so Eddie could have his best friend, his dog, back again. That’s the part that still sits heavy on my heart.
At the same time, I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and the doors that have opened. It means a lot to know that something I created could bring people comfort, spark emotion, or help someone feel seen in their grief. Art, at its core, is about connection—and through this piece, I feel like I’ve connected with so many kind, compassionate people who truly care. That’s something I will never take for granted.
To everyone who has taken the time to message me, to share kind words, to show support—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether you’re reaching out about a portrait, sending love, or just offering a kind word, it’s meant more to me than I can express. Please bear with me as I respond to everyone—your words matter, and I’m reading every single one of them.
Thank you again, Eddie, for trusting me with Chooch’s memory, for sharing my work, and for opening this unexpected door in my life. This whole experience has reminded me of the power of community, compassion, and how deeply art can touch people. I’m honored, and I’m humbled. Thank you all.
