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.

Pleasure Cult | Band

For some of us, pursuing anything creative has been very fulfilling even at a young age. Now that we’re older it only feels natural. As for the rest of us, it was never really intentional but what felt right in the moment only for it lead where we are now. Read more>>

Casey Fehr | Owner of Fehr Films

I had always had a passion and drive to tell stories through video, I just didn’t know it at the time. I remember days when I was a kid, I would use my parent’s camcorder and make movies with my legos and toys. That evolved into my friends and I making action packed adventures in the backyard and around the neighborhood. It wasn’t until high school and college that I dove into editing and began to develop my skills as a storyteller. Read more>>

The Lights Witch | Light Projectionist/Visual Artist

From a young age I was drawn to music, the arts, and enjoyed creating. Over the years I have tried my hand at many different forms; painting, jewelry making, collaging, poetry, etc. I feel the most in tune with myself when I have some sort of creative outlet to express feelings through. The moment I began to dabble in visual art, I fell in love with it and knew that this was “the one” for me. Music has always been so integral to who I am as a person, but I was never musically inclined. This art form allowed me to integrate two of the things I enjoy most in life; art and music. The decision to pursue this path was easy because it felt so natural. It offered me the chance to creatively express myself while supporting the local music scene – something I am eternally grateful for. Read more>>