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.

Aaron Moran

This is less about my art but more about myself as an individual expressing. I struggled for many years, I was the odd child, I never fit in, I was different and was mostly dismissed. The only thing I excelled at was art, but due to the lack of support I failed to understand my own expression. Read More>>

Goldi Gold

Sometimes it can feel like that. I usually don’t take it personal. At the end of the day it’s part of my job as a artist to give people some notion of who i am as a person and artist. Especially if they’re supporting me by buying my art. But at the same time I’m some what of a guarded person. Read More>>

Lawrence (Larry) Krayn

When I first got into practicing law, I wanted to do public service work. I was drawn to becoming a prosecutor, because a prosecutor’s duty is not only to tackle crime, but to do justice overall, to be honest, and to serve the community. Read More>>

Lee Crawford

Growing up I thought my purpose was to be successful have a family and take care of the ones I love. Until those reasons weren’t available to me anymore. Then I sought motivation from people places and things I’ve experienced through a lot of good memories. Read More>>