The first time my art went viral I did not know how to feel. It was excitement mixed with disbelief. I had posted my work a hundred times before and nothing happened. Then suddenly the numbers climbed, the comments poured in, and my phone would not stop lighting up.
It was strange at first, watching people connect with something that started in silence. A sketch in my living room. A late night painting that I almost did not share. I learned quickly that the moment you stop chasing validation and start creating from truth, people feel it.
Going viral did more than grow my audience. It grew my confidence. It showed me that art still has power in a world that moves too fast to feel. It reminded me that connection is what makes creation matter.
That moment taught me to stay grounded. To keep creating from the same place I started, with honesty and heart. The attention came and went, but the mission stayed. My art is not for fame. It is for freedom.
Viral moments fade, but purpose lasts forever.
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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