How did you choose a creative path?

Deciding to pursue an artistic or creative career path isn’t for the faint of heart. Challenges will abound, but so many of the artists we speak with couldn’t be happier with their choice. So, we asked them about how they made the decision in the first place.

Bethany Franco | House of Figs Founder, Vocalist, and Producer

While I do have a day job to help fund our band, House of Figs, I can absolutely see myself producing music full time as a living. It’s the one “job” that never feels like work. With music production it’s constantly evolving and discovering the possibilities of what you can actually make with a spectrum of frequencies is exhilarating to me. Read more>>

Mark Rutledge | Cinematographer and Photographer

I’d like to say I chose this path after careful consideration of the risks and rewards and the effort required to be successful in this field but honestly I never considered another career option. Fortunately I found a path to do what I love for a living. Read more>>

Lenworth Johnson | Professional Photographer

I believe art has the power to influence and impact society, keep in mind that nothing in this world happens with a creative person and as a kid growing up I always wanted to be apart of that process. Read more>>

Jeff Thomas | Photographer, Author & Creative

I chose to pursue an artistic career because I am a true creative at heart. I’m such a free spirit and in order for me to thrive and be balanced in all aspects of my life, I have to be authentically me. I am my art in every aspect; from the thought process and creative development down to managing the minor details that ultimately make the big picture an overall success. Read more>>

Aric Rountree | AKA ClarityMC (Recording Artist) and Business Owner

I reason I picked the more artistic path is mainly because it gives me the opportunity to communicate in different ways. Art allows me to connect with different types of people regardless of where they came from. Art especially music impacts more than just the minds it penetrates the soul. Read more>>

Kushal Birari | Creative /Art Director

Getting paid to day dream – isn’t it the most fascinating thing. I grew up in an environment where either you’re an Engineer, Doctor, Lawyer or a failure. But I was captivated by the idea of being an artist, although at that age I wasn’t aware of know-how about the field. Read more>>