We asked some of the most creative folks we know to open up to us about why they chose a creative career path. Check out their responses below.

Fin Handel | Animator & Illustrator

I could not see myself doing anything else other than art. It is strange coming to terms with saying that you want to be a full-time, career-driven artist. It still seems out of reach even though I am presently doing that. Read more>>

Timothy Nordwind | Musician/Ron Persky

My name is Timothy Nordwind and I am Ron Persky. But more on that later. Maybe it’s best to start from the top. Apparently I was conceived after a night of dancing, and nine months later my mother went into labor at a Frank Sinatra concert. So I guess you could say I was born into the business.  Read more>>

Jeff Capri | Comedian/Writer.

Arguably much easier than becoming a doctor. Heavily influenced by having artistic and creative parents. Read more>>

Apollo Davar | Artist and Entrepreneur

I started to pursue a career in music and promotions because I wanted to make a positive impact in my community. I want to be able to give artists and other creatives like myself a space to do what they do best. Music was a way I could define myself on my own terms as well. I always want to give people something they can vibe to whether that be through hosting my own shows or writing my own music. That’s why I started the brand Cali Avenue which means creatives always live infinitely. Read more>>

Lindsay Gammill | Manager & Screen Printer

I got the opportunity to manage Boomtown Tees at the perfect time in my life. I have a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and after a year of working in the field, aka tiny cubicle, I realized I hated it — just absolutely wasn’t for me. Being so hands on while learning to run a business, and screen print on top of that, has been an experience that’s changed my life. Whether I’m creating new designs that our customers will love or printing it on a t-shirt, the whole experience has given me the creative outlet that I desperately needed and I can’t imagine being at a desk job again. Read more>>

Sean Jiaxing” Guo | Designer & Digital Artist”

Sometimes, a good artist or designer always have beautiful stories that how they started doodling or how they loved art when they were children. But I have never been one of them. Read more>>

Yui Schultz | Freelance Nail Artist

I’ve always been into Nail Art but what really pushed me into this career was the experience from my previous job. I had a opportunity to do branding for a salon business and this position required multitasking so many things. I learned I truly enjoy more the creative part of work so I decided to become a Full time nail artist, since that was something that I could already start and I thought it’s a perfect career that fits in my dream lifestyle. Read more>>

Kristine Bernabe | Film Composer

I think for many artists, a career in a creative field is a calling. In addition to that, it’s often guided by passion, intellectual curiosity, a love of creative exploration and innovation, and a desire to express and understand our internal and external experiences. Read more>>

Stacy Moon | 3D Artist & Small Business Owner

Growing up I was taught to do my best and study hard. Though I could say my grades were pretty good overall, nothing really felt like I was doing it for me. I studied, did extracurriculars, volunteering, and tutoring because I was told it would help me with going to a “good school.” Read more>>

Latoya Ledesma | Lala Sweets Bakery Owner

I’ve always been a creative soul who loved art, especially painting but right after high school I decided to go straight into the workforce; I spent almost ten years behind a desk. After years of working my way up the business ladder I grew weary and exhausted from my mundane career path. Read more>>

Sharon Kruschen | Blogger

Being a mom is my favorite job, but when the kids got older and started going to school I wanted something for myself. I’ve always taken my kids on adventures so one day I decided to write about them on my blog. At first I just shared it with family and close friends. Read more>>

Royce Correa | Artist

I never pursued this for fame or attention. I need it. If I go a long time without doing anything, and try to be normal, I get antsy and anxious. So I turn to my art every-time. There is just something special about letting all the things out of my head and my heart, and being able to put it into my work. Read more>>