We had the good fortune of connecting with Amber Arnold and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amber, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I’ve always been a creative person so for me there was really no question. I don’t thrive in an office setting or with a set schedule, I much prefer to just create when the mood strikes. Plus the flexibility that comes with a more creative career was incredibly important to me when my kids were younger.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Being a creative person can be so rewarding but it can also be incredibly frustrating. It’s hard if you’re trying to make money doing it and it can become a challenge trying to create things you think people want to buy. One of my biggest challenges was deciding I was going to just do what I wanted and hopefully people would notice. It does help me that I’m not doing just one thing. I bake, I paint, I do photography, I decorate houses, I do makeup, basically anything where I can use my imagination and I’ve learned along the way that you don’t have to be an expert at just one thing. Do all the things that make your heart happy!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Over a week we would definitely check out The Post in Houston for drinks and dinner. We’d have a museum day, Houston has some of the best! We’d also go to sawyer park for some washers and great food.
Graffiti park is awesome for pictures and discovery green always has something going on.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I just want to thank my family. They are the reason I do every single thing I do. My husband is my biggest support system and I am so incredibly grateful for him!

Instagram: Justamberarnold

Facebook: Amber Arnold

Other: Tiktok: @arnoldpartyof5

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Amber Arnold

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