Creatives move to a frequency only they can hear — a call coming from within or from somewhere out in the field. This calling tempts them into intrepid acts of self-expression, bringing something to life from the ether. The artists photographed here — from Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Bramwell Tovey to Los Angeles-based surfboard shaper Guy Okazaki — have forged unconventional journeys and emerged as masters of their crafts. These behind-the scenes photographs document creative intuition, quiet focus, and the artistic process.