Do you ever wonder what life would have been like had you chosen a more standard path? Does everyone have these doubts sometimes? We wanted to find out and so we asked as many talented artists and creatives as we could and have shared highlights below.

Ming Chi

As an artist and creative professional, I find immense joy and fulfillment in expressing myself through my work and bringing my creative visions to life. Read more>>

Duka

I’m extremely happy. I feel so blessed that God gave me this talent and the wherewithal to nurture it. In 2021, I got a “normal” job as a sales rep. I’ve had many day jobs during my pursuit to make music my day job but this sales job was the first one I liked. Read more>>

Travis Sleeper

I would be lying if I said embarking on a journey down a creative path was anything less than an emotional roller coaster. The reality is, as soon as I decided that I was going to make a living being a tattoo artist, I became emotionally invested and ‘burnt all my ships to retreat,’ so to speak… Read more>>

David Reed

Navigating the intricacies of the music and creative industries presents its unique challenges. Through experience, I’ve cultivated a mindset that embraces both successes and setbacks as valuable learning opportunities. Read more>>

Scrapegoat

Interesting questions. “Am I happy as an artist?” Yes. I work hard at my music. I have put my full heart and soul into being the musician I am today, and still learning. Am I rich or famous? No. Read more>>

Jaiden Dokken

As a first generation college student, the entire point of getting a degree was supposed to be to get a good, stable job. That was the initial objective, and I had my eyes on an education degree so that I could become a teacher. Read more>>

Sharon Hurvitz

I started learning music when I was 7, and I had a very streamlined career since then, playing as a showcase child musician for Yamaha, and writing pieces for the LA Philharmonic by the time I was in high school. Read more>>

Seline Smith

A typical question that people ask you when you make art is: “but why?” The answer is, there are million reasons artists have to make art, and billions of reasons why they shouldn’t. Read more>>

Carolina Lopez

I can say I’m a happy artist and, even more importantly, a happy human being! With time, I have found that happiness is within the act of being present, and is often a choice of taking the positive perspective in whatever we are living at the moment. Read more>>

Sierra Carson

Music, for me, has been the guiding force of my entire life. Even when I wasn’t aware of its influence, it was present. Growing up in a small town in Arkansas, music was considered a hobby by a lot of the people around me. Read more>>

Giuliano Solis

Being an Artist can be challenging at times. It’s 100% a grind and relies on the work you put into the craft. I Bartend/Serve on the side not only to help me financially but also to put towards my music career. Read more>>

Jakob Takos

Yes, I am genuinely happy as an artist, though reaching this point took time. Life’s moves fast and can be overwhelming, but I’ve learned to find beauty in simplicity and value honesty in my choices. Read more>>

Amantha Tsaros

Being an artist is the only way I want to live. I have had “regular” jobs and I have often found them stifling. While I enjoy being around people and working on projects with other people, I find the schedule and answering to a boss often stifling. Read more>>

Kalianna

I have been happy and unhappy as a creative but I am excited to say that the level of happiness I have now is the most I have ever had and I owe it to getting to use my creativity regularly. Read more>>

Adrian Cohen

I have mixed feelings about that. While I always loved music and couldn’t see myself doing anything other than that for a job, I don’t feel I can make a living from just being an artist/songwriter. Read more>>

Luna Abreia

I find myself asking that question almost every day. The industry’s relentless pace and inherent insecurity create a constant source of anxiety and stress, especially when there’s no guarantee of when the next job or opportunity to showcase my skills will come around. Read more>>

Natasha Rindt

There are times when I wish I was the kind of person who could hold down a regular job with a steady salary, but that’s just not me. Creative ideas are constantly swirling around in my head, and if I don’t act on them, it starts to take a toll on my mental health. Read more>>