I got a message on tumblr from someone who was pitching my second artbook to their discord chat, their intent being they hoped it would show how much my art means to them and I actually burst into tears reading through it
I cannot emphasize how much I create for myself first and foremost, and that's the way I've always been. I could never show my art to anyone and be content. And so I'm in a constant state of being amazed that other people love and enjoy my art to such an extent.