Why did you pursue an artistic or creative career?

Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.
It was just the right path for me. I knew I’ve always wanted to be involved in music and share my creative outpour with the public. I just don’t see myself doing anything else. It’s what’s kept me inspired for years and motivated. One day when I was in high school I simply asked myself “what would music sound like if I did it?” After that, the rest is history. Read more>>
I’ve always loved creating and admiring beautiful ideas. Whether it be creating a new art piece for my elementary school art show competitions, admiring the beautiful different personalities of people, or even creating an organized template for my college assignments- They all brought me some sort of peace and connection to the world. Read more>>
the reason I wanted a creative career is because I didn’t want something for my life where I could be easily replaced. and I also wanted to take a different path than what would have been laid out to me had I not taken my future in to my own hands. I came from a long line of law enforcement officers, so veering down a path such as photography was something I needed to be steady in and show I could be successful in a different line of work than what I had been raised in. Read more>>
Growing up, my father always had a sketch pad in hand wherever he went. He would sketch the trees in the backyard, a new fence or deck he wanted to add to the house, or just a simple landscape of a field. I would take my dads sketch pads and copy his drawings to learn how he worked. That is when I knew I wanted to become an artist. I had many dreams as a kid to pursue something creatively but as I got older and started experimenting with different artistic outlets, painting became my forever obsession. Read more>>
After getting burnt out from my food catering business I decided to take a year off and find something I was truly passionate about. I wanted to do something that never felt like actual work. I started painting in August 2018 and my life changed. We converted a boat garage into my studio and this has been the best decision of my life. Read more>>
I chose an artistic career because of my love of the arts. I love words. I love to create. I like to hear how my thoughts play out and hope that what I have to offer may help someone else, or hope that others can relate. Read more>>