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.

Kaylan Anderson | The Creative Package

I personally didn’t put one thought into my art as far as making it into a business or a career. It was always an hobby more than anything, something that I loved to do until I went to college. When I started to make friends to the point they were always in my personal space they saw things in me I couldn’t see in myself, so they pushed me to become better as well as showing the world what I could do. My friend/friends who made me pursue a career in art I thank you so much truly. You have change my life. Read more>>

Angela Propes | Owner & Maker

I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit, even as a child. When other kids might daydream about being a nurse or firefighter, I would daydream about running my own company. So, that passion was always there and when the time was right, pursuing it came as naturally as breathing. Read more>>