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.

Miriam Cordova

I realize after my time in the Army that I wasn’t meant to be put in a box. That being able to explores yourself is okay. My favorite kind of hair is to do Vivid/Alt hair, I love to get a chance to be creative with hair create different illusions and big transformation. I love and love for creative hair and makeup. Read More>>

Liam Taylor

I chose to pursue a creative/artistic career because I have always loved music and the way it can affect people. I thought why not give it a go myself and ever since then I’ve had so much fun and learned a lot from songwriting, to singing, and to guitar playing. Read More>>

Sonia Blade

I don’t think there was a version of my life that could have happened where I didn’t do something creative. Creativity is as much a part of me as the blood in my veins. If I want to relax, I create. If I want to challenge myself, Read More>>

David De Leon

“I feel that I have a gift for creating and for finding new approaches in any area or situation. My creative instinct is often guided by a natural-born talent for making art in any form or media —it’s part of my everyday life.” Read More>>