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.

Covein McGinnis | Underground Hip Hop/Alternative Artist

I am pursuing an artistic and creative career because I will never fall under an agenda nor let my image or message be pushed under another, being creative and original is one of the greatest strengths an artist in any form can hold and I wanna influence others to do so. Read more>>

Sommer Leigh | Social Media Specialist & Content Creator

This is an interesting question, and a bit tricky to answer. Originally, I thought I wanted to be a nurse, so I went to school for nursing with a minor in marketing, Two very unrelated topics. I had started doing marketing with Hollister in a model position, and then move into being a Student Lifestyle Consultant that would provide them with fresh ideas for new clothing that’s trending. I realized very early on my freshman year of college that I had more of a passion for social media and marketing than I did for learning about cells and the human body. From there, I fully switched my focus to growing companies social media, when many companies lacked the attention to it and didn’t value it as much as they do now. Now, I create content for myself, am a social media manager for a great company, and freelance my expertise and experience for those who need a bit of guidance. I have a passion for social media and all the creative freedom that comes with it because I have an interest in psychology, and to me, marketing yourself or a business, means you need to understand your audience and why you market a certain way. Read more>>

Kat Houseman | Fine Artist specializing in Wildlife and Landscapes

I was fortunate to grow up in Montana and have family that encouraged and support the idea of fine art as a career. My mother and grandmother dabbled in the arts and both sets of grandparents collected art. Read more>>