Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Sarah Halle | Partner, Creative Director

Interestingly (and maybe annoyingly to some), I honestly and truly sort of accidentally walked into the agency creative life. But once I opened the door, I’ve busted my butt to knock down every door since. Read more>>

Bryan Gentry | Tattoo artist

I was always the kid drawing all over desks, folders, anything I could find as a student. Being creative is something I am always drawn too. Whether it was music, painting, designing etc. I think for me career wise, it started with a drive to do music full time.  Read more>>

Noa Martin | Hairstylist

I’ve always been an artist at heart. Ever since I could hold a brush, I’ve been creating in different forms. From finger painting to getting into my mom’s stage makeup kit, to eventually getting a bachelor’s in tech theatre design, I’ve explored it all. Doing hair is the thing that kept coming back to me. Read more>> 

Tony Molina of TLooP Molina | Tony Molina of TLooP Artist Entertainment Group

My father Roberto Molina always wanted to be a full-time musician. He would always say I must work to support my family and never was able to pursue his Dream. At age 4 I began playing music and loved it my dream was to fill the shoes of my father. This is why I do this Today! I love music and have had a passion for it since I was a little Kid! Read more>>

Pixie DaFairy | Multifacted creative

I’ve always been a creative as long as I can remember. As a kid I loved music and to sing, I loved art and theatre as well. I felt the most comfortable and myself within these certain creative spaces. And was naturally good at some things as well. Felt like a calling. I especially felt it the easiest to express myself thru creativity. With that, I one day decided to go all in. Read more>>

Mikail Parker | Recording Artist

I pursued an artistic career because, I’ve always wanted to be known for the work I created and wanted to reach my goals. I’ve been playing instruments ever since I was in elementary school and I started recording music in 2017. So I’ve been in the game for a while now. I’ve worked with Artists known as, Diego Money, Levalarie, Juugboii Xantana, King Kaleb, and many more.  Read more>>