What We Believe at Open Creative.
Art and Ambition in Balance.
At Open Creative, we believe your art is more than what you make — it’s who you are. Our mission is simple: to help artists grow creatively, thrive in business, and find harmony between the two.
We are here to support the whole artist—your creativity, your livelihood, and your sense of self—so that your artistic voice can flourish without compromise.
Our Mission
We support artists in three key aspects of their creative journey:
Creative Growth
We help artists overcome mental and emotional hurdles so they can fully embrace and expand their artistic expression.
Business Support
We guide artists in building sustainable careers from their work, turning passion into a thriving business.
Balanced Development
We help artists find harmony between their creative pursuits and business endeavors, ensuring a fulfilling, sustainable path.
Through workshops, micro-courses, and a supportive community, Open Creative offers tools and guidance that nurture both your art and your career. For those seeking deeper support, we also provide personalized creative and business coaching tailored to your unique journey.
Our Brand Values
At the heart of Open Creative are four core values that shape everything we do:
Authenticity
We encourage artists to embrace their true voice and create from a place of integrity.
Creativity
We foster artistic and business innovation, helping you discover new ways to express and share your work.
Community
We believe in the power of artists uplifting and learning from one another. Open Creative is a safe, supportive space where you belong.
Empowerment
We provide the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that help you confidently build a thriving creative life.
Our Beliefs in Action
We believe in artists and their potential.
We believe every artist can make a living from their craft.
We support creative and business growth without judgment—whether your art involves painting houses or creating portraits, if it’s your art, we’re here for you.
We honor the creative process as a powerful force for growth and transformation.
We see your creative identity as deeply connected to who you are—and we treat it with the care and respect it deserves.
Our Teaching Philosophy
I believe art is not just an act of making — it is an act of becoming.
The Open Creative teaching philosophy is rooted in my experience as both an artist and a coach. I’m Nathan Chowilawu-Eshe, and I’ve spent years guiding artists through the mental, emotional, and physical processes of producing their art. My work focuses on the emotional, mental, and physical processes that support and sustain a thriving creative life.
My work focuses on the emotional, mental, and physical processes that support and sustain a thriving creative life. I help artists move beyond external strategies and borrowed formulas, and into a relationship of deep trust with themselves.
I believe:
Your emotional world is a core part of your artistic voice. Befriending fear, honoring joy, and navigating doubt are just as vital as learning any technique.
Your mindset shapes your creative freedom. Trusting your decisions, holding your vision, and staying aligned with your "why" is where true mastery lives.
Your physical and embodied practices fuel your creativity. Rest, movement, energy rhythms, and somatic awareness are foundational to your artistic vitality.
I coach artists to honor themselves as whole systems—not productivity machines or business brands, but living, breathing humans carrying stories, struggles, and dreams.
My philosophy is not about prescribing a single path. It’s about helping you discover, honor, and fully own your path: your unique creative process, your true voice, your deepest source of expression.
When you create from this place, your art carries the unmistakable energy of authenticity. It becomes both a gift to the world and an act of self-liberation.
Ready to Begin?
If this resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you into Open Creative.