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.

Becky Jo Harris | Actor

I think I’ve been pursuing a career as an actor since I was little, before I even knew I was pursuing it. I loved storytelling, I loved thinking with my right brain (the creative/visual side), and I loved watching people create. Read more>>

Ginny St. Lawrence | Entrepreneur & Abstract Artist

It really chose me. I used to paint years ago, and got out of it as I focused more of my creative energy towards growing my ecommerce business. When COVID hit my mental health took a bit of a dive with transitioning the company to WFH, and I desperately needed to reconnect with my creative self. Naturally, I picked back up a paint brush and started painting again which provided a breath of fresh air for me mentally, emotionally, and creatively. Read more>>

Ryan Stuck | Barber

I’ve always had a love for art growing up but not just the typical painting. I have always been interested in clothes,tattoos,hair designs, and graffiti. Growing up in California I had a lot of exposure to various fashion trends and hair trends at a young age.I chose to be a barber because I love the way barbers make people feel. Read more>>