This is a question I asked myself back in 2001. After practicing law for over a decade, I sought to make a career transition — and not a particularly dramatic one at that.
For some, Memorial Day weekend represents the kick-off to camping season — for others, it's a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served the United States. And for those of us who love to make stuff, it's a much-needed extra day to breathe, catch up on reading, and maybe make something cool.
World-renowned adventure photographer Alex Strohl has created a unique style of storytelling through photo with striking landscapes of desolate parts of the planet. Since 2008, his landscape images have attracted nearly 2 million followers on his Instagram account with dreamy photos that will strike a chord for exploration in even the biggest homebody.
John Keatley often self-characterizes his work as a reflection of himself, rather than the individual he is photographing. In recent years, his journey of self-discovery has brought clarity to emotions that have always been present yet were previously unknown.
If you’re holding down a full-time job or raising a family, the thought of making time for art can feel like a luxury or an overwhelming addition to your schedule. You’ll have to genuinely embrace the fact that your life might feel full for a while and that carving out time for art will require some discipline.