See how Sean's STAR status led to his thriving career as a 3D chalk artist and ice and snow sculptor on his own terms.
Sean was always “big time into art” but did not follow his passion until later in life. Growing up, “counselors drilled into my head: You’ll never make any money doing art.” Just as he was graduating from high school, Sean’s father passed away and “I had just pretty much checked out, you know? I think if it wasn’t for meeting my wife in high school, I probably wouldn’t be here having this conversation right now.”
For over 20 years, Sean worked in food service, enjoyed working with cars and became a seasoned shop foreman, and dabbled in website development. At 39, the age his father died, Sean decided to pursue a career that he was absolutely passionate about: an ice and snow sculpting business. Though in the beginning, business was slow, Sean’s drive and support from his family kept him going.
Today, Sean’s business expanded and he is a reputable 3D chalk artist and ice, snow, and sand sculptor. Fondly, he recalled how his mother-in-law, “always used to tell me that I was wasting my talent, cause she knew I could draw. I was like, I know, I know. I know. I was always working towards that. I just didn’t know what it was yet.”
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