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.

Sophia Aussant | Ceramic Artist & Business Owner

I’ve been obsessed with art ever since I can remember. As a child I drew on everything; myself, the walls, even occasionally on paper. It wasn’t until my freshman year of high school that I had a chance to actually work with clay. There was an instant spark and from there I signed up for as many clay classes as I could. Read more>>

Margarita Padilla | Owner of Muse X

Doing what I do today was a completely unexpected turn in my life. I always like to try new things and this was one of them. Money comes and goes, I rather try something than wishing I’d try it. Ironically, I’ve always said that I don’t know how I would ever do lashes nor have the patience for it yet here I am. Read more>>

Trey Opp | Artist / Muralist / Owner

—- Why did you pursue an artistic or creative career? Ever since I was a little boy, I had a love for art and seeing beauty in the little things that most people would never even notice. I challenged myself to create things that I could see in my mind but couldn’t quite describe in words, Read more>>