The Day TikTok Took My Art Around the World
How one video turned a dream into delivery
I did not expect much that day. I was just posting my art like I always do. No fancy caption. No plan. Just the painting and a song that matched the feeling. Then the views started climbing. The comments came in waves. People wanted to know more. One of them lived across the world.
That video changed everything for me. Someone from another country reached out and said they felt the piece. Not just liked it, but felt it. I remember reading that message over and over. It was the moment I realized how powerful connection can be when you create from truth.
I packed the order with my hands shaking. I thought about how this small screen had carried my art farther than I could ever walk. That one post made my work international. It made me believe that the right people will always find you when you create with purpose.
TikTok taught me that you never know who is watching, but the right eyes see you when your art is honest. It reminded me that you do not need luck when you have alignment.
A video took my art across the ocean, but faith kept it there.
Lay Simone
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Lay Simone
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Lay Simone
Lay Simone | Pittsburgh Artist exploring creativity growth and self reinvention. Founder of thelaysimone.com and creator of LayMadeIt. Connect with me on Instagram and Threads @mammaasss
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