Do the work

I remember when I was 8, all I wanted to do was draw (and draw, and draw). I’d spend hours scribbling and sketching. That Christmas I was even gifted a drafter’s table for my bedroom and a 72-count set of neatly sharpened Crayola crayons in a blue, plastic carrying case.

I know. 72 crayons. I cried, I was so happy.

I didn’t grow up to be an artist, but I’m lucky to exist alongside them. Working at a creative agency — at the intersection of art and commerce — has enabled me to experience art in its many wonderful and complex forms.

In my life, I’m lucky to be surrounded by remarkable and creative fine artists, graphic designers, creative directors, copywriters, animators, musicians and photographers. From creative conception, strategy and direction, to scriptwriting, copywriting, and photography, I’ve learned not settle for anything less than loving what you do, who you do it with, and smiling on your way in to work every. single. day.

8 year old me would be proud.