Quit Your Day Job with Michael Quiroz

After years of working in engineering, Michael Quiroz faced an unexpected layoff. Rather than look for another traditional job, he decided it was time to pursue mural painting full-time.

Starting without an established portfolio, Michael found clients through Thumbtack and took on different painting projects to gain experience and build income. Along the way, connecting with other artists through mural meetups led to collaborations, new opportunities, and valuable relationships.

His transition from engineering to mural painting is a reminder that building an art business doesn't always start with a perfect plan. Sometimes, it starts with taking the opportunities in front of you and figuring out the rest as you go.