Happy NBA Opening Day 🏀 Back to where it all began… 💎 Incredibly thankful to Fresh Tape Media (best in the biz) and the NBA for taking a chance on me over 5 years ago. I would not be where I am today without the making of this iconic ball and the exposure it brought. I love looking back on this moment and remembering the learning & struggles that went into rhinestoning a basketball for the first time. Sometimes I find myself cringing at how “bad” I think this ball looks compared to my recent work. But then I remind myself to step back and be grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and refine my craft. A reminder to all artists to take a moment to remember where you started and how far you’ve come ♥️🙏🏼 📸 Awesome film photo creds: thatvideogal guhtie #bedazzled #nba #rhinestone