I responded in a personal way to this post--I'm going through something similar to your own experience, with many recent sales--for me, it's the first time I've had what could be called a good income from my work. As you describe for yourself, the money is being used to pay off debts, do a few badly needed fixes on the house etc. And like you I also have had a certain amount of flack from others, including a very snide remark directed at me in a public meeting. I try to be sensitive to other people, and follow the general guidelines of "nice" midwestern behavior. Yet it seems I am bound to upset others simply by being successful, A common response, even from art friends, is that "you really must be cranking them out now!" which implies a certain compromising of standards. But really, I do not crank, I just am working really hard.

Congrats to you on your Danish show and recent sales!

Congratulations, Rebecca! "Doing well" does get easier--dealing with the "flack". It just feels so good to be able to do well!