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. 

Kirk Nilsen

Interesting thought. So this is quite common, and over the years interviews I have done whether on TV, in magazines, or podcasts – have two consistent flaws likely due to those speaking with me not having any formal study on art, culture or theology. Clients have done this as well. Read More>>

Paul Thompson

I mean, definitely. I think that now this is more common than ever with the state of the internet and social media, but I think now is the time to look past it more than ever. Read More>>

Talia Dudley

Yes, all the time. It’s great, I love it. I want people to interpret my art however they want. I created the piece; it’s no longer my song to sing. They can sing it however they want, in any key. I remember listening to music growing up, especially back in the early 90s, when you didn’t have the internet to look up lyrics. Read More>>

Bryce-Brocque Johnson

I do feel my work of choice is very misunderstood because not many people believe it to be ‘real’ work even though this choice of ‘job’ or ‘work’ has made many people in this field of choice thousands if not millions from their craft than a basic 9 to 5 job has ever made them in the shortest and even longest amount of time spent waking up to clock in and clock out. Read More>>