One of the most daunting aspects of pursing a creative or artistic career for many aspiring artists is not knowing how to learn the craft. So, we asked some very talented artists and creatives to talk to us about how they learned their crafts and we hope their stories will help you in your journey.

Greg Romero Wilson

Stand-up really is a life’s pursuit. Most professionals will tell you it takes about 10 years to really know what you’re doing up there. That time is slightly shortened nowadays because young comedians can consume hours and hours of standup online. Heretofore, this was something you had to do in person, night after night in the comedy club. But there is only so much you can learn from watching. Read more>>

Ange Cox

My journey in the world of art began at a very young age. However, it wasn’t until 2011 that I took the leap to turn my artistic pursuits into a full-fledged profession, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter in my life. I embarked on this artistic odyssey by crafting walk-about costumes for renowned entertainment giants like Disney and Dreamworks. These early experiences allowed me to hone my skills while working on projects that demanded precision and creativity. As I honed my craft, my artistic endeavors expanded beyond walk-about costumes. Read more>>

Tyler Spangler

I learned by doing. I would research various notable artists and dissect their works while trying to figure out their creative processes. I would attempt to recreate their work while filtering it through my imagination to see how I could reimagine the artwork. I took one year off school and work to do this everyday and build an archive of experimental work. I think the most important skills are curiosity and consistency. Read more>>

Prasad Narse

I am from India, born and brought up in Mumbai. Becoming an animator was my life goal from the beginning. Back in India, it was hard to find a good school to learn animation. I began with Advertising design in my undergrad with a focus on Illustration at Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts in Mumbai during years 2005 to 2008. Soon after graduation I did a year-long diploma course in animation with Supinfocom college in India. That course didn’t really give me enough exposure to 3D animation. Read more>>

Robert Jahns

I am self taught in everything that I do now. I think you learn best by yourself when you really have the will to learn something new. When I started I knew that I want to take photos and edit them to create something unique. I wanted to show everyone out there what image I had in mind and to be able to achieve that, I had to learn how to do it. I wanted to be the best. I remember that sometimes my friends were meeting outside and I wanted to learn Photoshop. I was obsessed with Photoshop. At that time I was 15 years old. One thing that is very important is that you never stop learning new things, even though you think you are the best at something. It has never been easier to learn new things than today with all the tools we have like the internet, youtube and social media. Read more>>

Johnse Allende Jr.

Thanks to my acting coach Choice Skinner and the Breaking Through Acting Workshop – acting class, I was able to learn about myself and give myself permission to be great in a safe and growing environment. I wish I would’ve moved to Los Angeles California years ago knowing what I know now. I would say from my late teens to early twenties. I moved to LA in my mid twenties. Patience is the most essential skill to have in the acting business. I was able to be part of extraordinary projects. I’m grateful for experiencing each and every one of those jobs. The obstacle that stood in the way the most was not knowing enough about the industry but now I’m learning a lot about it….. from front of the camera work to back of the camera work. Read more>>

Melanie Stringer

I had a really natural gift to music and acting but when i was little I was already practicing being me. I worked at 10 years old and sometime around that age I found a modeling agency and saved up everything I could so I could learn how to do run way and pose etc.. but I grew up really poor and I remember my mom just helping me with whatever we had so I could have any shot in life. I did my first runway last year and I’m so grateful we took so many risks. It’s not easy to invest in yourself while the roof is leaking, let me tell y’a! haha. Read more>>

Erika Degraff

I first learned the art of acting, truthfully, by accident. My journey as an actor began 4 years ago in New York. I was living in New York working in the fashion industry as a fashion stylist. I had been a stylist at that point for 7 years; working internationally throughout Paris and London and traveling back and forth to Chicago and Los Angeles styling commercial/editorial photo shoots, films and music videos. I remember I was styling a commercial photo shoot in Los Angeles and the spark that I once had for styling had dimmed. After I left the photo shoot, I sat in my Uber and thought “What else can I do?” I knew I wanted to stay in the entertainment industry, but didn’t know in what aspect. Read more>>

Rachael Kelechi Caulker

I read a ton of scripts. I’ve worked at production companies, and at an agency. That comes with reading scripts and writing coverage on them. The sheer volume of scripts I’ve read over the years helped me to refine my taste. You begin to understand what’s good, bad, what has potential, and most importantly, why. Read more>>

Johnny Dietsch

My journey into the realms of DJing and electronic music production was kindled by a profound and unshakable love for house music—an affection that has been the cornerstone of my artistic odyssey. It all began with an unwavering devotion to the captivating world of house beats and melodies. Read more>>

Mikaela Moody

In my three plus years as a content creator, I’ve learned that even though going viral seems incidental, it is usually the result of research and strategy. Trial and error is how you figure out what really works and what your audience enjoys seeing from you. It’s essential that your content provides value. Viewers don’t care about content that only serves the creator. What’s in it for them? Education, inspiration, and entertainment are the keys. Looking back, I wish I had realized this earlier. I would have committed more time to researching social media trends at the beginning of my career, which would have allowed for faster growth earlier on. Read more>>

Victoria Radermacher

I first learned about spoon rings through social media in 2020. I was mesmerized by the thought of turning a seemingly ordinary piece of silverware into a unique and beautiful piece of jewelry. I quickly determined that I needed to have some spoon rings of my own, and naively thought that I could make one with simple tools I had around the house. I went out and bought some spoons from the thrift store and gave it by best to cut, sand, and bend the spoon to fit my finger. However, after hours of trying to just bend the piece of silverware with two pliers and brute force, I ended up with a ring that was oddly shaped and incomplete. Read more>>