I’m 84 and starting writing for children. Never too old for art. Need to learn to illustrate the animals in my stories. Luckily, kids are very forgiving. 😻

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Fantastic Sue! More power to your elbow, as they say.

@pesto12601

4 ай бұрын

Ha... thought you wrote you were never to old to fart!

@queenbuzybee4074

4 ай бұрын

That‘s amazing! I‘d love to read some of your stories one day!

@careymilne9501

4 ай бұрын

I love this so much.

@totti.

4 ай бұрын

Ofcourse but it willbe more difficult because of your eyesight Better start early More time to practice

Absolutely! Starting art at 73 in the last couple of months. What a delight and challenge to be a total beginner later in life!

71 currently and never did any "art" until 3 years ago... love watercolor!

@queenbuzybee4074

4 ай бұрын

That‘s what I‘m planning to get into as well!

I’ve been a nurse for 20 years and just started art school at 45! ❣️✨

@paullittle9187

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!

@theartesana

4 ай бұрын

@@paullittle9187☺️TYSM!

@GrayWithMe

3 ай бұрын

I’m 47 and want to start nursing school! ❤

I was told I had no artistic ability whatsoever for all my life. Started a painting classes in my 70th year and love it! It looks very good!

@paullittle9187

4 ай бұрын

The people who told you that you had no artistic ability committed a crime against you.

@howlingwind1937

3 ай бұрын

You know it probably looks better than very good!

Im 55, and started writing a few years ago. I self publish on Amazon. I dont do it for the money. I do it because I enjoy it.

@blackandbreeze

4 ай бұрын

amazon can publish by self!!! first time know it. 😊 thank you

You are out here doing the good work. Spreading the art word for us older folks. I am 48 now. After years of not producing art, I resumed my art journey about five years ago. Best thing I ever did. For anyone watching this video and finds this comment. It is never too late!

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Well said!

I bought myself my first watercolour paints when I was 46. I’m 56 now and often think how grateful I am I brought this joy into my life.

I paint, crochet, spin and weave, with a splash of sewing in there when I can or need to, I'm 63 and having fun. My mum is 90 and she sews, spins and weaves, and has recently taught herself to do knitted lace items. She also designs her own weaving patterns on the computer, that's more than I can say I can do! She needs to live till she's at least ooh well 400 so that she can keep teaching me! I know, I'm a selfish child, she's in the process of selling her home and she'll get a granny flat built on my land, then I can look after her when she needs me to. Thank you for your video and those fingers. Cheers from Australia!

@DM-123

4 ай бұрын

Wow it's like fairy tales 😍

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook

3 ай бұрын

Our mum is knitting at 65. All she has to do now is divorce her husband so she cn live in peace

@howlingwind1937

3 ай бұрын

@@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook sounds like a plan😊! And that's wonderful that she's creating things that maybe she hadn't thought she'd ever make. Cheers!

I didn’t lift a paintbrush until I was 66 and that was 6 years ago and I actually became quite prolific at it and I did some not so bad paintings acrylic but now I embarking on doing them in watercolours and after watching countless videos i am quietly confident of becoming an artist of some merit in that medium.

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Excellent work Norman!

@david111davies

4 ай бұрын

watercolor is very hard but i wish you well

I started at 55, I’m 62 now, lovvvvvve it. It’s very therapeutic for me!

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook

3 ай бұрын

BINGO VERY theraputic.

I’m a retired nurse & started watercolor painting in 2021 at age 77 - I now paint something everyday! It’s still my passion!

I'm 69 and started during the lockdown. Anything is possible!!! It just takes practice and I'm actually good at it. Age is not a limiting factor...I'm now doing pieces I never thought possible...everything you present is so true and there are so many free resources available.

Oct 2019 I picked up a paint brush for the first time...I was 69, now 73 and love painting with watercolors. Thank you to all the gifted, talented teachers/artists here on KZread. You all made this possible for me ❤🙏

Hey, I started dabbling in watercolors at 62. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong time to begin a hobby. I’m not trying to sell anything. It’s just something I like to do.

@Skinnychelle48

4 ай бұрын

Me too! Started at 55, I’m 62 now!

My mother started in her seventies. Still have her lovely paintings on my wall.

Sure you can. I went to an art camp years ago and the eldest there was an 82-year-old who had started painting just a few years before. I have painted more in middle-age than when younger.

61 and started drawing a couple of weeks ago. It's going better than I anticipated.

@Trini_Lady

4 ай бұрын

Yes, me too

Yes!!! Im 55 and restarted 2 years ago. Grandma Moses started at the age of 78! ❤

@adripekalski8148

4 ай бұрын

THANKS for that reminder!

Now at, 68 is a good time for me to share my artwork outside of a circle of friends. I love that you can start at any time, WOW! 👩‍🎨

You can always start being creative. Who is setting the stupid rules,that you have to be in a specific age to do this or that. Art is wonderful in all ages. I'm planning to open my own online shop for arts and crafts. I'm older...who cares? Artsy greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

@kelt8123

3 ай бұрын

Well said !!!

@suewegert2323

3 ай бұрын

Go for it. Wishing you the best luck. After all, we make our own luck by pursuing our dreams.

You go girl, l am 78 and absolutely loving it

Of course you can - I started art last year at 58!!!! It's just ART!! Just get goin' is all!! 🙂. Just discovered you today, and what a wonderful video! THank you!!

you are ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RIGHT!! One is never too old to start making art. I'm 46 and have been making art my whole life as well as writing, but I work in Shipbuilding. A lot of the people there are due to retire and I tell them all to get a hobby like art. In a lot of cases, once someone stops working...without hobbies like art, life expectancy is not as long as it may be.

I started watercolor painting at 63! I always wanted to start but 4 kids and a job did not leave much time for starting a new hobby. Also, I have sewed since I was 7-years-old. So glad I started. I Love it!!

Here's a big, squishy thank you for your humorous motivation from this 73 year old budding artist! ♥

I'm 65 and writing a fictional novel series. My art medium back in my college days was mosaics. Cutting tile and stained glass became less desirable many years ago. Besides writing I am considering painting or drawing as well. These seperate methods of creativity help my ideas flow. I found this to be true while knitting. My storyline just flowed. I've also enjoyed macro floral photography. We are never too old to create.

Im 63 just started Paint By Numbers and am obsessed with it now! Built a little art studio and building skills to create my own creations! Having so much fun. Bless the Lord for His encouragement, joy and peace. He is the Master Artist look at us!

Never too old to pick up a new hobby. End of 2022, I started cross stitching after my mom passed. It helped with my grief and get me through that year. Someday, I’ll try painting too. Thx for sharing your passion.

I’m 53 and unlike a lot of the commenters, I have been drawing most of my life. I never did anything with it professionally, though. I’m going to kiss ass here for a moment: I really appreciate this video because it contains so much great advice and many encouraging, supportive, and affirming thoughts. I have struggled with my mental health for a long time, and art has helped me through some of the worst of it. Not just drawing, either. I like many forms of digital and paper-crafts. FWIW, I also like seeing art channels from older people. The art community I’ve encountered online seems to consist primarily of teenagers and 20-somethings. It’s great that people are getting enthusiastic about art at all ages, but the social environment of such young people is something you couldn’t pay me enough money in the world to re-live. High school was toxic enough in the ‘80s, and that was before the internet was made available to the public so I was spared the cyber-bullying. Most of the artists of my age that I know are long-time comic book pros, and they are awesome, but I don’t talk to them much. Anyway, thank you for a great video; you have earned a new subscriber.

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 what a great comment. I agree, it’s nice to see peers doing the thing that brings them joy. It’s all very well being 20, but that comes with so much anxiety- it’s only as you get older that you realise being you, is ok. Better than ok!

Thank you for what you said. I'm 50 years old and I'm just starting to draw again. I gave it up when I was a teenager, because it's not a profession, it doesn't do me any good... I missed it, but only now did I dare to start again. And only now I'm happy.

I'd say yes! one of my favorite artists Frank Clarke started painting after retirement when all the classes he tried said he was too old. and he was brilliant! I'm a disabled girl in my 30s and call myself an unofficial artist 'cause I don't sell it or anything but love doing art for fun!

@tonyshaw13

4 ай бұрын

you don't need to sell anything to be an artist, just enjoy yourself, I don't sell any of my stuff and I am an artist

I drew when I was a child, and started again a couple of years ago, and I'm now 52. It's great fun!

Yes! I didn’t start until my 60’s and only started due to mobility issues. I love it and seemingly so do others as several people have bought my paintings even though l didn’t actually advertise them for sale! So give it a go! You never know, you might find you are actually good at it!

Yes, I turned into a photographer at 50ish and now at 60 I am writing a novel and learning how to sketch

Hi Jules! Just want to say your so right and there's no age limit to our ability to be creative. I was a prolific oil painter from the early 70s through the 80s. Then came the 90s Divorce , Work , life and no more time or money for such pleasures. But I'm thankful to say that at 72 yrs old I'm retired now for 5 yrs and have picked up the paint brush again and am also trying a few new mediums mixed media and pastels. Creativity has always been my gifting so as a single retired woman of mature age WHY NOT BE CREATIVE ! ITS NEVER TOO LATE !

Never, too old, for anything. I’m, 56 and from childhood, I, always loved arts and crafts. I, learned, to crochet, junk journal and binding books, acrylic pour, scrapbooking, thus far. Looking, for my, next venture.

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook

3 ай бұрын

Junk journaling is SO FUN 😊😊

So glad I found you today. I have recently had to deal with the death of my husband (stage four cancer) and I had put aside my love of all things arty farty! I want to become part of,your Space Cat community. Love your approach 🙏❤️

Sure you can! I started last year and I am 65 and am LOVING making art!

I rediscovered art recently ( especially watercolour) and I’m 47 . Helped me a lot over difficult times now. I love working with colours and since weeks now enjoying just mixing them together and discover the possibilities with little exercises and discovering what they can do .

Omg! I can’t believe I came across this video! I’m turning 55 soon and have started getting I to art! Thank you!

ABSOLUTELY !!! This stage of life is wonderful as we have the benefit of life experience, and anyone can be an artist at any age, so go for it.

I'm 35 and I want to get into children's book illustration. I know it won't be easy but I won't give up and try my best. Thanks for the encouragement 😊

@agl5132

3 ай бұрын

Check out SCBWI (society of children's book writers and illustrators)

Yes. Art is a learned skill. If you have the patience and determination you can become extremely Good at it.

Thanks for the encouraging words. I picked up art again after my children were grown and out of the house. I’m loving it and it’s people like you on KZread that are helping me to keep it up. ❤

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Aw thanks Alysia! Lovely name by the way x

I am 66. I started painting when I was 55. I was more focused and dedicated and quickly progressed to having my pastel work accepted into local and National exhibits. I even had work accepted into an international exhibit based in London. No one is ever to old to start making art.

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

Omg that’s brilliant 🤩

You can start whatever you want in your 50’s and beyond…Living is not only for the young, or the mid-twenties..its for all of us, dreamers who go out and grab life and enjoy it. ❤

I make journals, but I love art. I want to be excellent at it. Colors thrill me. I love them. I'm bi polar and art helps me. Thank you.

I was half decent artist in school and as a young adult. But like most, I let life get in the way... That is until the pandemic when I picked it up again at the age of 55yrs... Funnily enough, it came back to me rather quickly, like riding a bike I suppose... Anyway, since then I've become a watercolourist that has actually sold several paniting!! Beleive me, I was just as shocked but I enjoy it so much... Much more than when I was young...lol

I truly enjoyed this video! I am 51 and am blessed in such a way that I have been able to retire from my job. There are so many crafts that I have been wanting to try over the years and have accumulated the supplies I would need to try. Though I can’t even draw a stick figure or paint (I admire and appreciate those who can) I do enjoy coloring or learning various paper crafts or loom knitting. I do,however, worry that people may think or that they may view me as childish or silly because I have decided to go into early retirement to pursue the things I enjoy in life. I know I shouldn’t worry about that and to be honest I am probably “overthinking” things as you mentioned in your video. You have inspired me to embrace my inner creative self and to push full steam ahead in my creative life. I, too, have dealt with bouts of depression and a lot of anxiety and stress for many years of my life and learned the wonderful art of loom knitting. You are absolutely correct about once your brain is focused on something else than what is going on my head or my situation how you find a joyous release in the art. I was able to redirect my emotions and improve my mental health. Your video reminded me of those things and I now am inspired to continue to move forward and not look back or worry about the thoughts of others. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and inspiring those who hear your powerful message. God bless you and your gift.

If you have been told no all your life, your older years are the time when you can just do it. Time to learn tgat what other people think is none of your business.

@dawnmacdonald7334

4 ай бұрын

I LOVE that thought! What other people think is none of MY business. ❤😅

Thanks for the pep talk. I am in my 50's, and have been learning art on my own for about five years now. I feel hopeless sometimes, especially when it comes to coloring and finishing my work. I'm just going to keep on pushing myself forward, and thank you again.☺

Im 62 and U have been preparing all I need to continue in my sixties what i started in my teens and 20s. Drawing, coloring, painting...yesss!!

@veraprokic4185

4 ай бұрын

*I have been

YES! You can become an artist at any age. I totally agree with this video you're 100% right!

Happy belated birthday 🎉 I'm in my early 40s and feel like I'm in my 50s, so I'm following and watching for support and to support others too when I see it. 🎉

Yes we can I am 63 and doing it, but standing too long hurts my knees and legs a lot. But can learn to do better practicing is the key, watching tips and tricks and how to mix and so on.😊

I am 55 and have been doing arty stuff for ages, firstly digital art, which I started in my late 40s, now I use fountain pens to create my art work, not caligraphy but actual art, I mostly use white ink on black card but I also use other coloured ink on either silver or white card, I am loving it

I’m 66 , been retired for 7 years, and after several, BA’s and 2 master degrees, started a BA in arts! I’m so happy and busy, it’s NEVER too late ⏰

I started when I was 59 and love it. Watercolor was the first thing I wanted to do and I did and do. Plus, yes I craft. Now I am thinking of acrylics. I am 75 and learning every time I put brush to paint and paper or glue to anything I craft. Oh, yes, I forgot to talk about crochet. I learned at 70 and make sweaters for family and friends.

I knit draw and crochet I love it and write storys been doing this for years now 66.

I started doing art again at 52 yrs old ...after my children grew up and did not need all my attention. 😅 Love all you do Jules...❤...you are an awesome inspiration. Enjoy your day.

Hi! I just started in September of last year taking private lessons for painting, and the teacher then invited me to join her intermediate level group! I feel parts of painting come very natural to me like seeing colors accurately, drawing, but never had any exposure to this world. I am 63 years old and finding painting as my passion has changed my life. I feel deeply committed to grow and learn as an artist. People have noticed my work and even have asked me for my paintings! So, just as a message of encouragement, no matter what your age, if you are drawn to painting (I work in oils) by all means, start painting! There are lots of you tube on painting; the ones for me that come to mind are Chelsea Lang, Daniel Keyes, Paul Foxton for oil painting. Good luck!

I just turned 40 in December, but I started about 36 years old. I thought u had to be talented in art while young. I always loved art as a kid, but so much happened and I gave it up. So all I could do as an adult, just stick figures that are ugly. I then kept at it, and make really nice art I'm proud of. ^^

Good morning, your fun page just popped up !! I am so thankful that it did, I love your bubbly personality it reminds me of me!!! Well done on all you offer to people. I have been doing my art for several years now, I love it. I live with chronic illness and homebound most of the time. When doing my art I find the inner part of me comes alive and goes on the canvas or paper. I will continue to watch your bubbly video's they are fabulous. Thankyou for your inspiration.

I started painting 4 years ago - at 46 - so glad I did! 🙂🎨 Thanks for this video…just subscribed 🙂

I’m 59 and have only been able to draw stick figures throughout my life. However, I just started learning how to draw. My pictures look juvenile at best but I’m really getting into this. I find it relaxing.

I really needed this today. Thank you! Great motivation and advice from host AND comments.

1:06 yes! Amen! I began learning watercolor painting three years ago at 47 after being an RN x 25 years and only thinking of being one forever. Then Jesus Saved me in 2018 and everything changed. I now paint beautiful people for the joy of it! People want to buy my work and I’ve started a KZread channel!! Such a joyful pursuit. I am beyond impassioned. I loved the learning and I’m continuing to do so DAILY!! You are NEVER TOO OLD!! Great video!!! Thank you!!!

Hi Jules, I just stumbled upon your channel and joined! You‘re so right with what you‘ve said. I was in my early 40s when I started psychotherapy. My therapist had me express myself by giving me „artsy“ homework after a session. It was a lot „easier“ for me to express my childhood trauma with art than verbalization, especially in the beginning. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder, panic attacks as well as depression. Today I‘m 58 and am just trying to rekindle that form of expression through art. I‘m thinking watercolors to use with my fountain pen collection! Thanks for sharing.

I think Art is like Love... there is no age limit to do that. 😉

Your a breath of fresh air!

Happy to be reminded what a healthy habit it is!

I am 43 and started Painting 2 years back when my teen kids asked me to spend sometime that makes me happy and I am loving this idea

Iam 63 years old enjoying arts

I will admit, I am not the target audience for this because I'm still in my twenties and I've been drawing since childhood. But I just want to say that I am extremely happy to see artists of ALL ages and ALL skill levels in community settings! I will give tips and recommendations to people (if asked) who are decades older than me just as enthusiastically as I would with an elementary school aged child. I don't think art is something that should be exclusive to any age or any skill. Creating images from your mind is such a fun, relaxing, and fulfilling hobby and I dont think anyone should ever feel like its something they cannot or should not do. I'm so delighted seeing how many of you in the comments here found a love for art later in life and I hope that it continues to bring you joy each and every day!

Cute and meaningful! Thank you. I am 52 and asking myself this question...AGAIN...now. We'll see...but as for today, I am still going for it! Be Well and Thanks Again! ☺

Thanks for your channel, I love art & making something, I look forward to more.👍👍👍👍👍

Big squishy comment! Loved this video. I fade in and out of making art. When I'm making it, I'm in a much better place in all aspects of my life. Then I go through periods where I think I should be doing other things. My wish is to do something artistic every day. Even if I only spend 5 minutes doing it.

Hi Jules. Thank you for your video, it's really inspiring. I am trying myself to inspire other women to create, whatever the purpose is. Art is the best therapy

Hello Jules, wishing you a belated Happy Birthday!! I'm 60 and I've been overthinking this for years!! I'm finally getting up the nerve to get back to start practicing!! And to think when I was little, I wanted to grow up and be a loved drawing, coloring and creating paper dolls and always wanted to be an Art teacher!! Never came to fruition because of my "perfectionism", I've been working on this as well, and I've always believed that age is just a number, it's how you feel within!! And I've always believed in Art being therapeutic!! I love your technique btw!!🥰🎂🎈🎊🎁

Nurse. Loving the art and crafts. Does not feel like work. Just enjoy it.

I’m 72, and have been artsy since I was about 35….got even more artsy after my kids were grown…so much fun!

Yes you can. I went back to college that year to do a whole new career. I have never been good at drawing. I’m learning to watch videos to help I’ve got books to help me I’m enjoying it.

im 53 & 2yrs into an art degree. I put my dreams on the shelf to raise 4 kids, now that they are off living their own lives this is my time

Everything you said 👍😊❤ And let us remember Grandma Moses😊

Yes. Grandma Moses started her art in her 70s. Art is ageless.

Great information and you made great pints! Remember, age is just a number ❤❤

Hi Jules, your video is spot on and I hope it inspires viewers to pick up a pen, pencil or brush. I started writing and illustrating children's books at 70 although I have always had a passion for art. It is so relaxing and takes the mind away from everyday problems.

@JulesMarriner

4 ай бұрын

So true. Thanks Pam x

I'm turning 50 this year. All my life I have loved to create, but during all this time I have been rubbish at it. I can copy other peoples art fairly well. For a while I was very into comic book colouring, but I never managed to develop my own style. If I see an adorable doodle I can get the exact same down on paper. I understand most of color theory, shadows, highlights (still consider proper human anatomy a nemesis though) and so on, but I simply seem to lack the imagination to create my own STYLE, and it saddens me to no end. I can come up with figures and scenes in my head, but lacking the support from 'your own style' to lean on, I never seem able to translate my thoughts to paper 😔

@rebeccamoore4177

4 ай бұрын

I got into paint by number because I wanted a Renoir on my wall. I should have commissioned you! What an amazing skill you must have. I hope you find what you love doing.

@zoomerellazoomerella2947

3 ай бұрын

Same

Never too old

Great video! I am so fortunate to have the best job…..I teach crafts to senior citizens ! I’m almost 56 and always loved creating. Teaching to people with no experience and or disabilities is such a rewarding experience. I love to see them leave so happy and it keeps me going. I also love to be with the groups to teach as I need to around people. So many times they arrive to the room stressed and after craft class, they are happy, confident and we love to laugh together. New subscriber to your wonderful channel. ❤

I am 55... Started doing intuitive channeled painting March 2023... Just started doing it as personal therapy and to tap into my higher self. Don't know where it may take me but I may as well enjoy the second half (hopefully long... fingers crossed) of my life... 😁

You’re never too old to try new things. Play an instrument, take voice lessons, plant a garden, paint a picture, bake some goodies, take up golf, volunteer…when you stop living life you die.

Actually those who started any art craft or music later in their lives have proven to be very well and respectable in their production

Sooo, fun. Currently, mixing, with scrapbooking. I, have an addiction, to all things, paper.

Happy birthday, Jules! And it’s never too late to express ourselves creatively. Although a jaunty beret is also a good look lol

Started acting after retirement at 68. 73 now and find mixed media my favorite.

Hi there 🥴 Just found your channel, so I'm a new subscriber.. Hi 👋 everyone. I love creating, just about anything, my imagination runs whild some days. Watching you makes me want to dust the cobwebs off my pencils and draw. 💡 Thanks

I started in y late 60s. Also, started guitar in my 70s. It’s never too late.

Started my art practice in my forties. I have never looked back.