Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Lucky Bell | Creative Designer

Embarking on an artistic or creative career was not merely a choice for me; it was a calling. From a young age, I found myself deeply enthralled by the world of colors, shapes, and the boundless possibilities of expression they offered. Read more>>

Ashley Aleman | Entrepreneur

Why I pursued a creative career because it allows me to express how I feel. Makeup will always make me feel like I’m expressing myself with colors when I’m painting my face. I always loved makeup as a child makes me feel so girly I love it !!!! It’s only right if I pursue it !!! Read more>>

Dusten Nzoungou | Professional Makeup Artist

My love and passion for the beauty industry, particularly makeup was the reason for pursing an artistic career. I wanted to be able to pursue a career where it felt more like a hobby than a chore. Read more>>

Austin Chenier | Visual Artist

I’ve always felt a sense of fulfillment whenever I do creative type work. I’ve always drawn growing up and I seemed to have always gravitated to many different types of visual artforms. Read more>>

Cristian Gonzalez | Singer | Guitarist of ORION 224

My name is Cristian Gonzalez and I am the lead singer/rhythm guitarist for ORION 224. I started the band in 2016 with my little brother, Gavin Gonzalez (Drummer). We started the band with our friend and bassist Victor Perez. The three of us grew up in households where rock music was played religiously. Read more>>

Argelio Deleon | DJ Leon

My whole life I have been very passionate about music. I’ve always liked to listen to all different kinds of genres of music. Till this day it doesn’t matter what i’m doing on my day to day activities, I always have music playing in the background. Read more>>

Author Mara Prose |

Artistry and creativity aren’t just paths I’ve chosen; they’re the essence of my existence. In a world filled with monotony, I’ve always been drawn to the allure of weaving tales that ignite imagination and spark wonder. Read more>>