We asked some of the city’s leading artists and creatives to tell us about how they decided to pursue an artistic or creative career. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Jennifer Guajardo | Professional Wildlife Artist

I pursued a creative career as a wildlife artist because I truly care about the environment and want to use my talents to show others why it is important to preserve Mother Nature. In my role as an art teacher, I have seen firsthand how art can inspire and engage young minds, and I am now excited to take that same spirit of creativity and innovation and apply it to my work as a wildlife artist. Read more>>

John Coleman | Digital Artists

Art has always been a passion and even though it’s not my main career I’m slowly making strides to making that a reality. I am in corporate IT at the moment which is helping pave the way financially but I feel sometimes my creative edge is taking a backseat due to lack of time. Sometimes my brain has so many ideas that need to get out but I don’t have the energy or time to get them out. Read more>>

Quinline Olukoya | Fashion Designer /Interior Designer, BeautyPreneur, and TechPrepreneur

I pursued an Artistic Career because I was born to be a Creator/Inventor of Artistic things. I am a Professional Makeup Artist, Fashion Designer, Fabrics Designer, and Interior Designer. I am also into High-Technology Inventions. I am a Natural Born Creator. It is the way my mind works. Aside from my Career in the Beauty and Fashion Industry, I’m always envisioning something new in design or technology. Read more>>