🦁My Daughter is an amateur designer studying at university. She was bullied by her friends because of her drawing. So she opened an online t-shirt store to showcase her work. This was the first I bought from her, she asks what you think of her store. Please encourage her..

 

First of all—wow. The fact that you took something painful, like being bullied for your drawings, and turned it into something bold and creative like launching your own t-shirt store? That’s not just impressive—that’s inspiring. You’ve done something many people twice your age are too afraid to try: you believed in your work enough to put it out into the world.

Let’s get one thing straight—art is subjective. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to express yourself creatively. Some of the most celebrated artists in history were misunderstood, criticized, or even mocked in their early days. But they kept creating. And that’s exactly what you’ve done. The people who bullied you? Their opinions don’t define your talent—your work does.

I saw the design on the shirt I bought, and you should know: it made me smile. Not just because it looks cool or because the colors pop (they do!), but because it carries a piece of you—your courage, your imagination, and your refusal to let negativity silence your creativity. That takes guts. And that’s something no one can teach or fake.

Running your own online store while still at university? That’s a major accomplishment. You’re learning how to design, market, and build a brand all at once. That’s entrepreneurial thinking, and it’s going to take you far—far beyond what those who tried to bring you down could ever imagine.

Don’t let their voices live rent-free in your mind. Let your success be your answer. Keep designing. Keep growing. Keep experimenting. And don’t be afraid to create things that feel weird or different—those are often the pieces that spark the strongest reactions, and the most growth.

When I wear your shirt, I don’t just see a design—I see a story of perseverance, of turning pain into passion. That lion logo you’ve chosen (or even the emoji 🦁) feels perfect. Lions aren’t just strong—they’re symbols of pride, courage, and resilience. And from what I can see, you’re definitely all of those things.

You’ve already taken the first—and hardest—step by putting yourself out there. Now keep building. Keep pushing. Keep learning. Some days will be tough. Not every design will sell. Not everyone will understand your style. But if you keep creating from the heart, people will connect with it.

And hey—your first customer is already proud to wear your work.

So, what do I think of your store?

I think it’s amazing. I think it’s the beginning of something bigger. And I think it belongs to someone who’s going to make her mark—not just in fashion, but in life.

Keep designing.