Artists: When creating a gift for someone, do you make something that you love, or something that you think they'll love?

Artists: When creating a gift for someone, do you make something that you love, or something that you think they'll love?
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I feel tht it is important to consider the recipient, but to honor your own artistic sensibilities at the same time.
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