Handmade in
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Jess M . cuddles some of her handmade toys at the gift shop she operates in Ottensen with several other artists . ( Photos courtesy of Jess M .)
Living Her Dream : Artist & Maker by Jess M .
Sometimes I have to remind myself that if fiveyear-old me could see me now , she would be so excited , thrilled , and most of all proud that I am a full-time artist and maker . It ’ s all I ’ ve ever wanted to be , which is not a fact I ’ ve always consciously understood . So does this mean I ’ ve made it ? Does this mean I ’ m living the dream ? Some days that is how it feels . Other days it ’ s hard to put one foot in front of the other and remember that these hard days will pass .
Tiny World Dome and an upcycled bunny , both created by Jess M .
We can all be our own worst enemies , so I ’ m lucky to be surrounded by extremely supportive people in my life who cheer me on daily . Running a handmade business can be very solitary , multifaceted ,
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