Everyday, somewhere, there is an aspiring artist or creative daydreaming about pursing their creative career full time. Everyday, there are countless creatives thinking about whether to pursue their passion more seriously and so we wanted to hear from folks who’ve made the leap. We asked them to reflect on if they wish they had started sooner or if they feel they would have been better off if they had waited a bit longer.
Karen Remsen
This question is particularly interesting to me because I came back to art at age 33. Growing up, I drew or painted almost every day and thought I wanted to become an artist. Read more>>
Sarah Bryson
If I could tell my younger self to start making art sooner, I would. I grew up thinking that a career in anything “art related” was next to impossible to make a livable wage from, so I didn’t even try until later in life. Read more>>
John Carlazzo
Although I’ve played guitar for about 45 yrs, not all those years was I a serious student. Also, I came to the tribute world late which has been somewhat of a curse and a blessing. Read more>>
De shawn Montel Fowler
Sometimes I wish I put more energy into pursuing my talents but I also don’t regret the timing of which things are starting to fall into place. Read more>>
Rick Writes
I actually had that chance before and unfortunately, I squandered it. I don’t regret much, if anything, but not taking poetry seriously when I was 19 years old was definitely some character development for me. Read more>>
Angelo Lopez
I majored in Illustration in San Jose State University in 1992. Coming out of college, I had no idea as to how to start career. I occasionally got art jobs in the 1990s, Read more>>
Cathie Masterson
As we start approaching the middle of 2024 (how, already, I do not know!) I look back on all the years that I spent not pursuing my art career. Read more>>
Ray Minn
I think there’s this myth that in order to be an artist, you need to start young and have an unbroken line of creativity. But I’ve always thought that society pays too much attention to the fear of outgrowing your “prime”. Read more>>
Kris Davidson
As a content creator, I believe timing is everything. While there may have been moments I wish I started sooner, every step of my journey has shaped my perspective, skills, and creativity; Read more>>
Lady V Poetry
Lady V Poetrywishes I would have started poetry on a serious bases earlier. She feels that their are opportunities that have been missed. Read more>>
Rie Kaba
I turned 32 on 3.31.24 and I wish I had stopped doubting my abilities long before I turned 32. I wish I would have taken my dreams sooner. Read more>>
Jevon Johnson
I started doing comedy very late by most standards. Most comics start in their teens or early 20’s. I started at 35 and was already married and had two children. Read more>>
Colleen Couch
There are time when I wish I had started focusing on my art sooner. It was always a side project while I was busy running a business and raising kids. Read more>>
MKeba Evone Barksdale
I am extremely happy that when I started my acting career sooner it did not work out. I have learned so much that has definitely benefited my career. Read more>>
Amanda Rakoczy
I have loved art for as long as I can remember and I always had a particular interest in calligraphy. Looking back at my journey, I very much wish that I had started my creative career sooner! Read more>>
Adriana Marvelli
My first creative path was as a professional dancer. I started dancing at the age of 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where I’m originally from. Read more>>
Hayden Young
My career as an artist has been a road full of unexpected battles, many would expect that the outside world or making a name for themselves would’ve been one of the largest. Read more>>
Lena Doan
Actually, very much! I’d often thought of “If I wasn’t shy or my parents would LET me get into dancing classes” maybe I would of been somewhere different. Life always has loops and turns. Read more>>
Zobe Carr
I wish I had a earlier start with better resources, because I could have marketed myself better at a younger age. Read more>>
Dr Terrance Ruth
During 2021, I began to explore healthy leadership frameworks for local issues. This sparked the launch of my podcast, Illogical by TRUTH (https://www.youtube.com/@drterranceruth), in partnership with Earfluence. Read more>>