Is it natural to wonder what life would have been like had you chosen a different path? Is it common? We asked many artists and creatives from all over the country if they’ve ever wondered about whether they should have pursued a more standard career path to see what we could learn from their stories.

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Being an artist and living a creative life is the absolute foundation of my happiness. It gives me purpose and color in a world that can sometimes feel grey. I grew up in some really tough circumstances and have experienced more than my fair share of struggle. For years, I worked an endless line of so-called regular jobs that drained me of energy and passion. Read More>>

Cheeko Fue

It’s funny that people think work starts or stops with creation when actually work never stops. I remember in the beginning I used to spend my money to be part of the independent music scene, then there was a time where it was free for me to be a part then I started getting paid. Read More>>

Jim Digby

I’m incredibly fulfilled by the work I do — both professionally and personally. As a project manager in the creative arts, I get to live at the intersection of structure and imagination, where art meets execution. Read More>>

Preeti Agrawal

Oh yes — absolutely! There’s truly no place I’d rather be and no job I’d rather do than painting and crafting. I’ve built a little rhythm into my days: I start my “workday” at 9 a.m. — just like anyone going to an office for a regular job. Read More>>

Cathy Hall

Prior to opening up my studio I was in the corporate world for 20 years… and I knew the meaning of stress! I had deadlines, lots of customers that needed my constant attention and I had budgets to make each month. It was not an easy world. Thank goodness I have a great work ethic. While my job enabled me to make a good living… Read More>>

Rita Vicari

I never really imagined being an artist before I became one. I couldn’t picture what it’s like to have no boss, no schedule, no rules – just you and your ideas. The hardest part is that one thing is never enough. Read More>>