Thanks @beautifulbullies! I did nearly give up after 25 years of making art for a living and when I found Steemit aug 2016, a new world opened up. While it didn't begin to really supplement my income in any kind of reliable way since I was so new, it did breath a new life into my creative work and I felt valued for the first time in years. Now it's making a big difference financially and I'm so grateful!!