Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Savannah Levell | Photographer

I didn’t start doing photography with the idea of making a career out of it and certainly not starting my own photography business. For many years photography was a passion I saw as a hobby but as the quality of my work improved I finally had the confidence to turn my passion into a profession. After creating my portfolio online I got a plethora of inquiries from people wanting to have their families, businesses, and events documented by me. Read more>>

Sara Menchaca | Owner of Blooming Wall LLC

Since I was a little girl I had a wild imagination. We didn’t have much growing up so I would create my own toys out of milk cartons and soda bottles. I would make my barbies furniture from things around my house. I love design, I love photography, I love to paint. I love event planning. Read more>>

Summer Solstice | Piercer, Tattooist, Tooth Gem Tech

I moved from my beloved home in Chandler to a temporary home in Maricopa. To avoid a long commute, I got a job working from home for the first time ever. Not knowing how to adjust to my new, more mundane lifestyle I quickly found myself in a funk. I remember the night so clearly, a storm was brewing all around us, yet everything felt so calm and quiet. Read more>>

Fatimas Flair | Content Creator/Video Editor/ Influencer

Creative and artistic expression is a core part of my identity. I come from a family of performers, and I’ve always loved producing, directing, editing, and anything else that allows me to be creative. My YouTube channel Fatimas Flair is a great outlet for my creativity, and it’s been a lot of fun to share my work with others. Read more>>

Francesca Cetrullo | Graphic and Fashion Designer

I embarked on a creative career because it’s the only way I want to spend my time. It’s inspiring: waking up in the morning and doing something that belongs and starts only from yourself. I think we can try to choose anything we want in our life. It’s the only power we have. Read more>>