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.

Debra Atkins | Writer, Director, Actress, Producer and Published Author

Actually, this process was more of a calling instead of me pursuing this kind of career. I actually had other plans for my life, and this happened to be something that God obviously thought I would be good at. Maybe because He understood the love and passion I had for His people. Read more>>

Desiree Ve’an | Mini Influencer and Designer

I’ve always been a creative person. I remember taking art from kindergarten all the way to my senior year in high school. I love being able to create things even though I am my biggest critic. So me pursuing a career where I can create things for other people to see or for other people to enjoy just made sense to me. Read more>>

Bailey Riley | Abstract Artist

Art is love. Art is self-care. Art is therapy. I worked in the corporate world since graduating college and it wasn’t for me. I was deeply unhappy. It showed immensely. I’ve always been a creative person and working in corporate was very draining. Read more>>