Making It Happen Before It’s Perfect!

I can’t believe it’s been two months since I last posted an article. I truly thought that no matter what, I would manage to write at least twice a month. But sometimes, when you run a one-woman show, priorities shift. This time, my blog simply wasn’t one of them.

Still, those weeks weren’t empty. I collected experiences, frustration, courage, and inspiration. And now I’m finally ready to share the real reason behind my little absence. Some of you may have followed parts of this journey already, but here I want to go a bit deeper.

During this time, I was also deeply involved in the preparation for a musical concert with my music group. We had regular rehearsals that I had to attend, and I also offered to paint the poster that would be visible in the background during the concert.

Meanwhile, I found inspiration for a completely new painting series called “The Life of an Introvert”, which I really wanted to finish before the upcoming photoshoot. All of this was happening simultaneously, and without me even noticing, my days slowly filled up with rehearsals, painting, planning, and creating.

“The Life of an Introvert” – 2025 (Available as A3 Print or Postcard)

In one of my previous posts, I wrote about how grateful I was to have found someone who could professionally photograph my paintings so I could finally make prints. That plan didn’t work out. Despite all my efforts, nothing moved forward, and I remember feeling deeply frustrated and disappointed.

At the same time, I had signed up for my first Christmas art market in December, without having anything ready. I knew I didn’t want to sell my originals. The timing didn’t feel right. But without originals, without prints, and without finished products, panic slowly started to grow. I also knew I didn’t want to invest more money in failed postcard print trials, yet it felt wrong to keep my work hidden away instead of letting people see it.

So, I had to think fast and practically. I remembered that the father of a friend had once offered to photograph my art for display. He didn’t want money. For him, it was also a way to practice photography, even though his work is truly professional. All I had to do was ask and find a date.

Furthermore, I started researching professional printers online. I spent evenings watching YouTube reviews about printers, papers, and settings until I fell asleep. Everything sounded complicated and unfamiliar. I kept asking myself how I was supposed to invest in something I didn’t even know how to use.

But that’s where belief comes in. You make it happen first. You figure it out later. So I invested the money, hoping I could finally print my own postcards at home.

Two weeks later, I packed my paintings into the car and drove to the photographer’s house with a smile and a cake I bought as a small thank-you gesture. Everything worked out perfectly. For the first time, I saw my paintings being captured in a professional and truly special way. It was freezing cold, but we were determined to make it work. Dear Jürgen, I am honestly very grateful that you made this possible.

While this part finally moved forward, something else happened too. I hosted my very first postcard workshop with eight people who wanted to create something personal for Christmas. Hosting workshops had been an idea of mine for a long time, but it never felt like the right moment. This time, everything flowed naturally. The place, the people, the idea, the energy. I already look forward to hosting the next one next year. Watching the participants feel proud of their own creations and reconnect with their imagination was pure joy.

“Create Your Own Postcards for Christmas Wishes” – Workshop 2025

Now I had the printer, the digital photos, and stacks of original postcards waiting to be scanned. November had arrived, and I had less than a month to prepare everything like an experienced artist who still had no idea what the final result would look like.

After my job as a cleaning lady, I spent every free minute experimenting with print settings. Thankfully, it didn’t take too long to understand them. My laptop is from 2017, so I had to adjust colors on my phone, which isn’t exactly modern either. But I had to work with what I had.

Because I care deeply about details, I knew I couldn’t sell anything I wasn’t proud of. That decision filled my days and nights with chaos. Failed prints everywhere. Boxes of packaging materials. Christmas decorations I created to sell. Presentation stands for my art. My home turned into a workspace.

And then it happened. I did it. I had professional-quality prints made by myself at home. I am still incredibly proud of that process. From there, it was a race against time. Printing fronts and backs on different printers, cutting each postcard carefully, packing them with envelopes, adding prices, and including safety instructions. Every small detail mattered.

“The first orders placed through my online shop” 

After three intense weeks, everything was ready. Beautiful postcards, posters of my original art, marketing ideas, all prepared and packed. This chapter of my life is about finally doing the thing I was born to do. Even if I have to learn most of it on my own, it taught me something important: it’s never too late to go after your dreams. I don’t need a degree, a crash course, or a professional background to share my art with the world.

That afternoon at the market, I talked to people about my art. Every piece carries its own story. I sold postcards and posters, and one of them became my very first signed piece. Seeing people stop, admire my work, smile, and give positive feedback, even just while passing by, made my heart jump like a little girl again. Watching someone choose my art, take it home with them, and value it enough to buy it was a feeling I will never forget.

My very first Art - Christmas Market in December 2025

And in that moment, surrounded by strangers who connected with my work, I didn’t just feel like an artist. I knew I had finally become one.

P.S. My postcards and prints are now available in my online store. If you’d like to follow my journey and be the first to see new motifs, you’re very welcome to join my newsletter.