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Who needs a desk job when you can be a balloon artist?

Glen LaValley, 54, decided to walk away from the corporate life and enter the creative world by becoming a balloon artist. The Edmonton, Alta. man started creating things out of balloons 15 years ago to entertain his daughter, nieces and nephews. Little did he know his hobby would become a newfound full-time job.

“I started doing the balloons for entertainment, just for my own enjoyment and fun, then I had people interested in booking me out,” LaValley tells BuzzFeed.

By being his own boss, he claims he is a lot happier and his life stresses are a lot more manageable. “Now I make my own destiny and I can choose what i want to do and when I want to do it.” Not only is LaValley finding joy through his art, but he is also bringing a smile to those around him with his innovative creations. Here’s a look at his previous works.

(All photo credits via Facebook)

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