I finally SOLD my first lino cut print!

Just when I thought there would be zero Etsy sales from here on out, something unexpected happened.

I sold a linocut print.

Not just any print — my linocut print. The one with the watch and the words “No Time to Lose.”

If you’re new here, welcome. I’m a creative person through and through, and this blog is where I share my journey — the good days, the bad days, and everything in between. I draw, paint, make street art, travel with my family, design packaging, carve linocuts, and document it all as honestly as I can. This post is a small appreciation moment from that journey.

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A sale that meant more than money

Lately, motivation has been hard.

I stopped actively promoting my YouTube channel (I tried it for one year – it’s scam either way). Views dropped. Analytics screamed “you suck” in every possible graph. And honestly, I started wondering if anyone was even watching anymore.

Then I received an Etsy order — shipping all the way to Australia.

Even more powerful than the sale itself was the note attached to it:

“I’ve been following your journey on YouTube and I’m excited to buy this.”

That message came on exactly the day I needed it.

Robbie, if you ever read this — thank you. That one sentence did more than you probably realize.

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The print: “No Time to Lose”

This print started as an idea inspired by classic watch design. I was aiming for something reminiscent of Nixon watches — clean, bold, and timeless. Each print is hand-printed and signed, and this one felt especially meaningful knowing where it was going.

Before shipping, I always handle prints with gloves. Not because I’m fancy — but because I care. These things travel far, and I want them to arrive safely and without any smudges or fingerprints of mine.

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Packaging with what I have (upcycling matters)

Here’s the thing — I wasn’t prepared.

I didn’t even have proper envelopes at home. I genuinely thought sales were slowing down after tariffs, rising costs, and… well, everything. So off I went to the store on what turned out to be the first sunny day in weeks.

Blue skies. Windy as hell. Chestnuts falling. Leaves turning yellow. Real autumn vibes.

I grabbed bubble mailers (why is it so hard to find envelope measurements?) and headed home to pack two shipments:

• One for Robbie in Australia
• One for Omar — probably the biggest supporter of my art, who buys something almost every month

For protection, I cut cardboard inserts from old IKEA furniture packaging. I’m a big believer in upcycling. Use things one more time before throwing them away. The planet — and our kids — will thank us later.

Even when things didn’t fit perfectly (why don’t they make envelopes slightly bigger?), everything went in safely:

• Print inside a plastic sleeve
• Cardboard support
• A few stickers
• A handwritten thank-you note

Every package gets personal attention. Always.

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Sending more than just one package

Alongside the Etsy orders, I was also sending out:

• Sticker pack giveaways from my YouTube series the European Street Art Tour to:
  • Philippines
  • Texas
  • New York

Different corners of the world, all connected through art. That still blows my mind a little.

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Why I’m making smaller, simpler videos again

This video — and this post — are part of a shift.

The big, heavily edited European Street Art Tour episodes take a lot of energy. Right now, I need something more sustainable. Smaller videos. Less polish. More honesty.

A simple reminder to myself:

Do something.
Film something.
Publish something.

Momentum matters more than perfection.

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Stay Curious.
Get Inspired.
Be Creative.

That phrase isn’t just a print or a t-shirt (yes, they’re on my Etsy).

It’s the core of everything I do.

I’m curious. I try to get inspired. I try to inspire others. And I stay creative — whether that’s linocut printing, stickers, street art, painting, or something completely new next week.

I don’t fit into one neat category, and I’ve accepted that. This channel, this blog, this brand — it’s all one roof for creative chaos.

And if you’re an artist too, or just someone who enjoys making things, I’ve opened a My Creative Disorder Discord where we can share work, ideas, and struggles together: https://discord.gg/eDTjf2sGtE

Thanks for being here. Truly.

See you in the next one.