We asked some of the city’s leading artists and creatives to tell us about how they decided to pursue an artistic or creative career. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Blayne Ferrell | Vehicle and Camper Specialist

Expressing myself and my creativity has always been very important to me. I worked for car dealerships as a automotive technician on very nice cars for many years and it was fun and rewarding, but everyday it was the same thing over and over again. I found it very difficult to be myself/express myself yet thankful for the mechanical skills I was developing. Read more>>

Sophia Martinez | Salon Owner & Cosmetologist

In many ways this career found me. I was very young when I began doing hair & makeup for friends in highschool. I quickly realized I could monetize off this skill that I loved. Over the years I have learned new skills & now specialize in lash + hair extensions. Both are a passion of mine and I am so lucky to be able to do what I love everyday. I cannot imagine a life or career where I do not use my creativity to its full potential Read more>>

Nicolas Angulo | Photographer

I pursued a creative career because I wanted to feel like whatever I’d be getting out of bed every morning was worth it. I wanted to shape my own future in a way that I could look back to when I’m older and remember all these moments I lived through. Read more>>