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What is your shop?
Chichiboulie (http://www.chichiboulie.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
I am a designer/illustrator specialising in artwork for children. I do mostly paintings (acrylic and watercolour) but also now offer prints etc.

Describe your style in 2 words:
Happy, colourful

What is your favorite piece and why?
That’s a difficult one! There are so many I love. I would say for today, my I’ve Got a Secret watercolour. I have 2 daughters and I can really picture them in this pose in years to come. They share lots of secrets already and I look forward (dread?) to the days when they will chat about boyfriends, school etc between themselves. Of course, I’ll be easedropping around the corner!

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Another difficult one because once again, there is so much. Probably just to have confidence in what you do and to do what you love. I sometimes feel I should be doing more “serious” artwork to prove myself to be a “serious” artist. But ultimately, I love what I do. I think I’m an overall happy person and it shows in my paintings. My work makes me smile and more importantly makes others smile too.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Don’t give up. If you truly want to be an artist and make a living at it, you have to keep trudging along no matter what. I think we all must have days when we doubt ourselves, our talent, our goals. But if you can get through those days, the rest is worth it!