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.

Peter Aumaitre | Artist Photographer & Architect

All my life I have been incline for the Arts. I considered myself to be an Artist with passion for what I do. Here is a little bit of my story: My journey started in Madison Avenue New York City, in the early 70’s where I got a mayor in Advertising from the New York Institute of Advertising. While studying Advertising I discover that Photography was my real passion, then I bought my first camera (A Nikon FTN). Read more>>

Tatiana Zaytseva | Contemporary Artist

I do art because I can’t help but do it. This is a part of me, this is real me. Once I realized that you don’t need have an art background to be an artist, it changed my life. I found myself. I started to love myself. I became proud of myself. I realized that all my life I took a long way to art. I was walking around feeling something, but I could not realize and accept that I could be an artist. Read more>>

John Perez | Real Estate Developer & Architect

I’ve always been fascinated with original ideas… ever since I was a boy, I would observe the world around me and think deeply. Both of my parents are very creative people, so pursuing an artistic career came very naturally. My father is an Architect and my mother is a painter. I watched them develop their concepts into real spaces, structures and paintings, and all of our trips involved visiting renowned buildings and art museums. Read more>>

Marta Maria Joglar | Sculptural Textile Artist

For me it was not pursuing it was more about being, I’ve always felt and saw the world different; in colors, textures and patterns that told a story and the feelings behind it with a formal association which open a poetic view. Art is in my veins; I think life is art itself. Read more>>

Agustin Salas | Architect | Designer

I just remember when I was a child surrounded by drawings, art, music, books etc I grew up totally in love with curiosity: curiosity for sounds, nature, objects, sport, art; fascinated with the idea and the vision to transform the world and reimagine the future in some way. Read more>>

Beatrix Cromwell | Artist

For me, making art is like breathing. It feels like a necessity for life, and it’s something that I never felt like I had to consciously choose to do. Art and creation is so ingrained in who I am as a person that it felt unquestionable that I would pursue it as a career. Read more>>

Matu Speroni | Dj

I decided to pursue a career as a DJ because I love music and the connection I can create with people through it. Despite being 36 years old, I feel that I still have a lot to offer and share in the world of music. I’m passionate about creating unique and experimental mixes that incorporate different sounds and playing around with acapellas to create something novel and surprising. Read more>>