Often, those who tread off the beaten path are misunderstood or mischaracterized and so we asked folks from the community to reflect and tell us about the times they’ve been misunderstood or mischaracterized.

Anne Rabe

As a mobile photographer (i.e. I use my iPhone to take my images) my work is sometimes disregarded as being unserious or not as “professional” as it would be if I were shooting using thousands of dollars worth of equipment and lenses. Read more>>

Shok

Often, people have the notion that a music producer is the same as a Movie Producer in terms of the role. While for some, it can be the case, a music producer tends to not have anything to do with the financial aspect of an album or it’s promotion but on the side of the actual production and recording artistically and technically in the studio. Read more>>

Jimena Pacheco

After over 10 years in the professional market, I still see that Production is always misunderstood. It is necessary to make things happen but it’s difficult to explain when someone asks you what’s that or what you do at work. Read more>>

Chucki Love

I think one of the biggest misunderstandings when it comes to who I am and what I do artistically is exactly what is it that I do. The best way to generalize me is simply that I’m an artist and I don’t want to be confined into a box. Read more>>

Stone Abdullah

Well, first, I’d like to thank you guys for inviting me to this interview. Second, if you’re in the business of being an artist, it should be no surprise that your work will be subject to misinterpretation and mischaracterization. Read more>>

Pia Dugger

When I say I love to paint skulls and bones, an initial assumption people make is that I must paint dark or goth art. But my aesthetic fits neither. I find it interesting how people jump to conclusions. Read more>>

Beth Dryden

I’m torn between two worlds…creating functional art at a slower, more intentional pace and trying to sell it in a mainstream, e-commerce environment. Read more>>

Jovaunee Pierre

Yes, I have. So much that I named my business Misunderstood Tribe. I’ve always resonated with the word. 11 years ago it was my last tattoo. Read more>>