We had the good fortune of connecting with E. G. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi E., can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I have always been creating art, as a matter of fact I used to get in trouble for drawing over all of my school work.
When I sold my first painting at 15, it sparked something within me. That my creations are worth something.
From then on I started pouring my soul into my own art brand. Learned how to make stickers, prints , pins & so much more. All by trial by fire & passion.
A decade later I am still selling my own original pieces & doing commissions.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’d like to think what sets me apart from others is that I always make it an effort to hook up my clients with free stickers & shipping. I try to keep my art affordable so anyone can have beautiful strange art in their home.
Shockingly the pandemic increased my business. Every week I’d make a trip to the post office to ship out orders.
Being your own small business will always be blood, sweat, &, tears.
As long as you have passion , hunger & stay humble. You will go far kid.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’ve always been a Dallas girl. The best way to start would be to a lunch date at Jose’s on Lovers Ln. All of Chef AQ Pittmans creations are fantastic. Followed by a trip to the historic JFK museum. Of course if history if isn’t your thing the DMA is a must.
Deep Ellum is also a must for any creative soul to visit. Finally I’d end the trip at the one & only Hotel Zaza. A blissful experience you’ll never forget.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Victoria Zarate has always been a huge support. Being her own small business as well I know how incredibly hard she works behind the scenes.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pizzafor2?igsh=NGIwNnE1b2ZmNjBq

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pizzafor2/

Other: @Pizzafor2 on Instagram is my main art page where you can see all of my work and message me for original pieces , commissions & more .

Image Credits
Me , myself & I .

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