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.

Lindsey Johnson

After leaving the oil industry, I chose to pursue a creative career that aligns better with how I’m wired. I’ve always thrived in environments where I can move, shift gears, and follow my curiosity. Read More>>

Indigo Fox

Ever since I was a kid, all I wanted to do was sing. When I was fourteen, I wrote my first song, recorded it with my garbage laptop microphone, and loaded it onto my iPod nano to show my friends. Ever since then, I’ve been hooked on writing and recording my own songs. Read More>>

Richard Hart

I like the personal aspect of doing custom art for people. Nobody needs art so it becomes an emotional part of what they want. There aren’t many careers or jobs that provoke the type of reaction revealing a finished piece does. It ranges from extreme joy to crying and I derive gratification from being able to make this happen. Read More>>