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.

Katrina Pope | Stand Up Comedian/Esthetician

Why did I pursue an artistic or creative career? I pursued a career in Comedy, because of the pain I experienced throughout my life and I I figured Read more>>

Amanda Banks | Fiber-based Visual Artist

At this point, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else…even when it’s hard (which is often!). Throughout my life, I’ve had many different jobs. Always looking for something fun and stimulating to do that also paid me and changing it up every 6-9 months. Art & expression is the only thing I have returned to consistently. It is my passion and my calling. Read more>>

Lauren DiTullio | Author & Writer Coach

I’ve always been passionate about two things: writing and helping others in any way I can. I pursued a creative career because in the fourth grade I set a goal for myself, to use my passion for writing to help others. It’s been a goal that has ultimately driven my career since I was young. Read more>>

Cynthia Soe | Designer & Illustrator

It took me a lot of courage and perseverance to pursue a career as an artist. It is always a risk to follow a creative path. However, drawing and creating was all I ever wanted to do as a child. I felt as if my mind was filled with so many visuals and imaginations that I needed to draw them out. Read more>>

Christina Clayton | Event Designer | Business Owner | Content Creator

I pursued a creative career because art has always been my outlet and a form of therapeutic expression. From a young age, my interests were drawing and creating projects. Turning this hobby into a full, artistic career is just the icing on the cake. Being able to have a vision and bring it to life is the most rewarding aspect of art. Read more>>

Bambi | Makeup Artist

I always had this passion of just creating stuff since I can remember I just love to doodle paint draw and create, my art teachers always told me “whatever you’re feeling inside if you don’t know how to express your feelings if you’re feeling, happy, sad excited to use those emotions to create art” Read more>>

Twiggy Will | r&b artist

I’ve always been a creative. It’s just how my brain works. I’ve always had to make up little songs or scenarios to help me learn anything I’ve wanted to learn, so it just made sense for me to use those skills to create a career! Read more>>