“Make it exist first, you can make it look good later” My first stained glass piece vs my most recent #grownostr #artstr #art #craft #build #life

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better depiction of the word “fiat” than this building being built in the downtown of my city. Yes, that is vinyl siding with an image of a brick printed on it … #grownostr #gn #fiat #bitcoin #timepreference #building

Darkened lead lines lookin good as always #gn #grownostr #art #artstr #pow

Little stencil 🤝 big stencil This was a sketch I drew under a year ago, before I picked up a single tool for this craft Now I’m bringing it to life for my client 🙌🏻 #gm #grownostr #artstr #art #craft

I can’t help but question sometimes if I’m on the right path, spending my time the right way.. But on those days like today, the feeling I get when I see my work standing in the wild, is when all of those doubts are silenced #gm #nostr #art #craft #artstr #build

Thought I’d show face with my work rather than just my work. So here’s me, with my work #gn #grownostr #art #nostr #craft

Wrapping up my first restoration project. 100 years old never looked so good! #grownostr #artstr #stainedglass #art

#asknostr #bookstr I rallied up a group of 10 guys to start a book club next month. I’ve always wanted to organize meetups with a group of likeminded men to talk about stories and life, so here we are Would love some book recommendations. Preferably under 250 pages, thought provoking or an enjoyable read

Standing strong in its new home! Can’t wait to see how it looks when the build is finished #grownostr #stainedglass #artstr #craft

An easy way to get an artist to not like you is to casually call their work a “hobby” It discredits and disrespects all their time and energy Plus, you sound as if you lack any creativity or imagination because you can’t see a life where work isn’t a 9-5 job that you’re passionate about #gm #grownostr #sorry #artstr

Caught the sunrise at the lake this morning. It’s been a while #gm #grownostr #nature

The projects on the go right now! YouTube university and speaking with artists has taught me everything I know! If there’s something you’re interested in, you have all the knowledge in the world at your fingertips. Use it! #gm #grownostr #artstr #craft #educationa

How it started less than 10 months ago vs how its going #grownostr #proofofwork #artstr

Waiting .. #gn #grownostr #artstr

One of the biggest things weighing on me right now is the financial trade-off I’m making. I left a well-paying consulting job to build my stained glass business, and while I love the freedom and lifestyle, I’m only making about 20% of what I used to I’ve been in Bitcoin since 2020 and have built a solid position, which gives me some peace of mind. But with how things are moving in the market, it feels like now is the time to be stacking and saving aggressively, and I just can’t do that while I’m growing my business I believe in what I’m building, I feel authentically myself, but it’s hard to ignore how big the opportunity cost is right now by not being in my old job Would love to hear some perspective? #asknostr

#asknostr There’s a huge opportunity to educate local business owners on Bitcoin and how they can accept it as a form of payment However, I’m worried about attaching my name heavily to Bitcoin in a more physical, local environment - might be putting a big red target on my back when there’s large price appreciation Thoughts? #grownostr

We as a world have gotten used to cheap, mass-produced, replaceable things, so when something truly handcrafted comes with a real price tag, it can be a shock, but it shouldn't If you want something cheap, go to Temu or Amazon #gm #grownostr

The quiet revolution #gm #nostr #bitcoin

Got my first restoration project coming up Taking these beat up beauties and giving them some TLC. Replace some broken glass, broken lead, re-cement, polish them, and install them back into the owners home Stay tuned 😎 #gm #grownostr #art #artstr #stainedglass #craft

Working a fiat job vs working for yourself is a quite interesting contrast When I was in the fiat mines, I could literally do nothing all day, just sit in meetings, not contribute a word, and I’d walk away with a full day’s pay, a few hundred and change Working for yourself you have to grind for that pay. More work, a different lifestyle, but the reward is well worth it #gm #grownostr #thought #work #sovereignty