I really enjoyed reading this, @travel-cuisine! Since I renovated my jewelry design passion recently i'be been asking myself a lot of questions. One of them was - can I call myself an artist with what am I doing? The truth is that each one of us can be an artist depend on what amount of heart and soul you are putting in your life and work. And you are so right about the appreciation part, I was am worried if women are going to like, enjoy and accept my new designs, which I see my way of measuring appreciation. I support you as an artist and admire how deep is your concept of art making!