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.

Katerina Kotar

I don’t really find myself wondering about having a “normal” job, frankly because I love what I do. You never know exactly where you’ll end up. Read more>>

Alex Brock

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but making a career out of art is so hard. To be more specific, being able to have a successful career while also keeping yourself creatively fulfilled and make what you truly love is what’s so hard. Read more>>

Xianghan Cheng

I am always happy to be an artist. I love spending time in my studio, where painting has become as essential to me as eating and sleeping—it’s an indispensable part of my life. Read more>>

Sherry Zhu

Being an artist is a fulfilling career. Many people view artists as freelancers who create freely without limitations. While artistic freedom is important, being an artist can also be a fulfilling career path within various industries. Read more>>

Sherrell Duncan

In 2013, I began using the hashtag #ImTooCreativeForANineToFive while employed at a career school in Baltimore. It became clear to me that I couldn’t confine myself to the limitations of traditional employment. Read more>>

Dee Dee Reed

I am definitely happier as an artist and creative . I sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job because in my past I did have a regular job. Read more>>

Jacely La Santa

Honestly I think about this pretty often, mostly in times of reflection or when I’m frustrated with my life. Being an artist is amazing, being able to express your feelings or tell your story in any creative form is amazing because it’s not something that everyone can do, let alone execute well enough to do it as a profession. Read more>>