Deciding to pursue an artistic or creative career path isn’t for the faint of heart. Challenges will abound, but so many of the artists we speak with couldn’t be happier with their choice. So, we asked them about how they made the decision in the first place.

Robin Litrenta

Creativity is my anchor—it shows up in so many forms throughout my life. Whether I’m coloring, doodling, journaling, painting, planting a container garden, or wandering through a museum, I find joy in the act of making. I’m constantly noticing light, shape, and composition. Read More>>

Hui Zhang

Since childhood, I’ve been deeply passionate about painting and music. Although I explored other disciplines during my growth, I was inevitably drawn back to creative pursuits. For me, artistic creation satisfies a fundamental need for life reflection and self-expression, while helping me achieve self-fulfillment, a profound sense of purpose I never experienced when venturing into other domains. Moreover, art guides me to approach unexplored directions with broader perspectives, and this cross-disciplinary integration continually brings me the joy of personal growth. Read More>>

Masa Paunovic

I have been surrounded by works of art since early childhood. My father was a painter, and my grandparents also had a love for art. I don’t think I consciously decided to become an artist, it was almost a natural selection. I was always interested in several fields of art, I was involved in music during high school, but the feeling for the form and material prevailed. Read More>>