People keep telling me I need to "tone it down" or "be more humble." Why should I?? Ive worked hard for my success, and if that makes some people uncomfortable, thats there problem not mine. Real talent doesnt need to apologize for existing.
My ex-boyfriend used to say I was "too confident" and that it was "off-putting." Look where he is now - still living in that same apartment, still complaining about his boss. Meanwhile Im out here making moves and creating actual art that people want to buy.
I think the real issue is that most people are so insecure they cant handle being around someone who actually believes in themselves. They want everyone to have the same self-doubt and anxiety that they have. Well sorry, but thats not me.
Someone commented on my Instagram the other day saying I should "let my work speak for itself" instead of posting about it so much. First of all, mind your own buisness. Second, how is anyone supposed to know about my work if I dont promote it? This is how the art world works. You clearly dont understand marketing.
And the whole thing about being "humble" - why? What has being humble ever done for anyone? The artists who get ahead are the ones who put themselves out there and arent afraid to say there good at what they do. Im just being honest about my talent.
People keep saying I should "consider other peoples perspectives" and "think about how I come across" but they dont get it. Thats old school thinking where people were supposed to just be quiet and modest. Thats not how you build a career anymore.
If people spent less time criticizing me and more time working on themselves, maybe they wouldnt be so threatened. But its easier to tear someone else down then to actually improve your own life, I guess.
Im not going to change who I am just to make other people more comfortable. If you cant handle my confidence, thats your issue to work through. Im going to keep being me and keep succeeding.
The right people - the ones who matter - they appreciate my confidence. The collectors who buy my work dont want some shy, uncertain artist. They want someone who knows there worth and isnt afraid to own it.
So to everyone whos told me to tone it down or be more humble: No thanks. Im good.
— Denice