Hi Michelle 😊 you popped up in my feed about a week ago and I subscribed right away. I’m also a content creator and I just retired from my hair styling business. I am a self taught artist and hoping to incorporate it into my channel. You mentioned the Carolina’s, I actually live about 20 minutes from Boone NC. I wondered if you were in my area, it’s so beautiful here. I’ll keep trying to pop in when I can. I’m getting ready to start back creating the 1st of August,so hope to see you again! Keep up the good work really enjoying your content!

Loving your content and journey! 💛

Thanks. Its a beautiful area.

Thanks so much Michelle! So much of what you said resonated with me. After 15 years as an art teacher in public education, I decided to take a break and pursue some other creative adventures. I appreciate you and the content you are sharing! Great way to start the day.

Thank you for this video, Michelle! I have STILL not started due to all those things you mentioned! You asked what is the biggest thiing that is stopping me? Aside from confidence, I think it is just not being able to complete a task. When you are at that 9-5, there are people to ask, other departments and people to rely on, for knowledge. You get your questions answered and can get things done! I suppose you just have to do whatever it is and make mistakes until you don't!! lol Thanks for the nature walk! no bears where you are at? haha.

Hello, like the other commenters, I am really happy to see someone my own age telling their story. I am 56 and have just started a print on demand business. I'm finding I'm not learning things as easily as when I was younger and it's a bit frustrating. Nevertheless, I am determined to make things work. I will be watching your progress with interest.

hi! im not exactly sure how i found your channel, but im glad i did. I am in my very late 40's and still figuring out how to catch up with things. its just full of uncertainty at the moment, and with how fast the world is changing i find it hard to keep up. good luck on your journey! 👍👏

Your journey is so inspiring. I’ve just moved into a new place and had to laugh at the overwhelming amount of art supplies I have. But one question: what are “pencil crayons”?? Am I missing an important art supply?!!! 😳

I love your videos, and yes, you HAVE helped me!!! You are a big reason that I uploaded my very first video today. I mean, let's do this!! 🎉 I even mentioned you in my little video. (If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, I mentioned you (and two other encouragers) at about the 10:25 mark.🥰) Also, the art licensing, I'm very interested in that as well, but gosh, it feels like that dream is sooooo far away!! 🙏

If you are making "art" specifically focused on generating money, your art will suffer.

Found your channel when KZbin recommended the video that blew up. I’ve been enjoying your other content as well. As another 50ish creative, I’ve enjoyed your insights and definitely share some of the same thoughts. Looking forward to watching what is sure to be a successful journey. 😊

I'm are at that very same stage. ❤ thank you x this precious video.

Very inspiring, I’m a graphic designer for over 20+ years, so tired of it, I’m hoping to retire at 62 & start an art business, I’m more of a mixed media artist, not an illustrator at all, just like you I went to a 2 year art school here in the states, ended up at my job after graduating, it has changed a lot over the years, I would say the first 12 years where enjoyable & fun not the case anymore. I don’t have any children to worry about. Still trying to figure out a niche, but honestly I need a year off like you did, I am burnt out for sure.

Man you’ve had a great art journey. Best wishes on all your art endeavors we as artist all need encouragement and inspiration especially us artist in our 50’s the journey continues!!! I love being an artist n having creative friends I can vibe with!! 🥰😁😁😁😁🔥🎨🙏

Like many others in the comments, I'm in a similar situation. I just hit 50 and have started my art journey 😅 Few weeks ago, I signed up with Skool and began working on my free online course Maybe it would be something you would like it. Stay Awesome ❤❤❤ new sub 😊

It is wonderful to hear from someone who can relate to my experiences. I am also in the same age group and have been involved in the art industry. After spending three decades in the corporate world, it took me a year to reconnect with myself and discover my passion for art. Now, I am learning the necessary steps to establish an art business. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors as well.🎉❤

This is awesome and inspiring. I am in my early 60s and I had to cut my hours at work due to an illness right after I bought a house! Anyway, I thought I would start an art business and started doing craft fairs and now I am starting my own website. I love hearing your story it makes complete sense and I will follow you and your progress. I keep thinking I’m too old to start a business but this gave me inspiration!

❤ love your videos….. 😊

This is beautiful! I love your style and thank you for sharing your process with us! Thank you for your courage and your example of putting yourself out there, showing your work, starting a youtube channel, sharing your ideas and inspirations, your ups and downs in your journey of getting back to your art. You inspire me!

Ugh, you said travel... I'm done with travel. But that's excellent, especially when you are single!!! I'm not single. So, traveling isn't for me... So lemme see what other ideas you give me!!!

We were fed crap in college too... I went into Travel and tourism. Got my degree, just for the industry to crash. After that, I went into banking. stuck in corporate America. After 15 years, I was fired from Wells Fargo. Then I got into health care, as a behavioral therapist, and started working on another degree, in sociology, until the lovely year you spoke about. Freaking Rona!!! Now I'm coming back to the work force, I don't want to return to corporate America. So here I am... Debating to get a teaching credential, or if that would be a waste of money. Lol... You just said what I did in banking... I was a mortgager!!!

Yas!!! "Don't go into art or music". Lots of self doubt was fed to us!!!

That's me!!! Going into my 50's and trying to be in something non corporate America!!!

Hi I just found your channel. I'm a teacher who wants to do a side hustle to save for my retirement and fulfill my artist dreams. I'm 56. Even though I've taught art for over 10 years my confidence about my own skills is lacking. 2 years ago I took a virtual teaching job to have more control over my schedule and to fix my health (classroom teaching took a lot out of me physically and mentally). I'm excited about finding your page :)

Your art career path sounds exciting and rewarding. I wish you much success! Thank you for sharing here. I’m in a very similar situation. 51, work history in design/fine art, then film production for several years as a scenic artist.. now starting to work on making my artwork as my new career. Researching POD but I really enjoy creating and packaging client products with my own hands.. I just bought my domain name and a squarespace site, so, yay! So, I’ve subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing both of our creative careers fly 🎉

your story could be my story - I'm in the self care and figure out wtf to do phase lol - thank you so much for sharing this journey!

Did the same thing myself. Thanks for the insights... and best of luck. Sounds like our stories are SO similar.

I recently turned 50, not an artist but, I am returning to writing. I'm thrilled I found your channel! I was feeling so down recently watching young KZbinrs doing what I've wanted to do for a very long time. I so needed the lift of your video. It's never too late. I don't know if you'd ever be interested in doing book covers but popular romance covers have illustrations. It's just an idea.

The floral abstract (at 25 minutes in) would make a beautiful fabric! ❤ I'd love to see you have it printed and create a beautiful dress with it! 😊

Your story resonated with me so much. I'm 45 and so drained by working for a job that does nothing for my happiness. I'm finally pursuing my art again.

Thanks. Also Fine Art America will create a website for you for $30 yearly fee.

Wow, I want to b4 your friend. I am in the same place in my life. I hav3e so many ideas and little contacts to help bring my dreams to life. Let me know how to be here for you.

Hello Michelle, I can’t believe there is someone out there that has same work history that I have. You have the same interest as me also. Fashion, horses, and art. I too am trying to start an art career for my retirement years. I can’t wait to see how you start your business. Thank you for sharing your journey. I don’t feel alone in my own journey.

Please dye your hair. If you do you will look 35. Your face is so beautiful.

Hey, I'm Alana from Australia. I watched your video as well and I designated with everything. I started off an artists in a small art shop and lead on to be a supervisor at a retailer whilst studying, pre-press, printer, graphic designer, fashion designer, photography assistant, photographer, now a florist, but now just starting to get back into my art illustrations for kids with health issues, mental health, sensitive to bright colours and disabilities etc. I have just started making my collection, and I'm 43. What you doing on KZbin is so inspiring making vlogs for us that have had careers and to get stuck into Art again and make a living from it. I personally love your quote 'Be delusional, dream bigger than other peoples fears' That is such a strong message to us all. Thank you 💚

Congratulations, keep dreaming big and hugs from Northwest Montana, U.S.!! And yes to growing a community of support and joy in the journey. Best, best wishes for continued success.

Subscribed!! I was NOT bored at all - thank you for sharing your back story as well as your plan for income streams. I am weeks away from my 69th birthday. I am self-employed ... 38.5 years as a software developer. I LOVED coding as well as the others I worked with. Until a few years ago. Ultimately, I completed my last development contract Jan 2024 (this year). Timing was good for my mental health. I do need/want to continue to generate some income as well as keep my brain active and always learning. I was teased about my art/lack of talent as a child and decided that I was not creative. But programming IS creative and I am an amateur photographer/videographer and happen to love my own stuff! Then, in response to various things/people ... I started exploring drawing, ink and wash, watercolor, gouache ... and HOLY COW! I am loving the learning process - no masterpieces and I am not a "natural", but I am loving all of the creative things as well as letting go of the programming part of my business. I am at the point of figuring out my own income streams so this video was so timely. Big, big thanks for sharing your journey!! It helps me consider my own options.

Very proud :)

Are you going to use Procreate or Adobe Illustrator?

This has been similar to my journey as well. I am now 50. I went the route of working as an entertainment attorney for the safety of it, but now I am making my own art. I haven't decided what my "niche" is. I'm still exploring. I recently discovered I'm actually a pretty good sculpter. I always thought I was a painter. It's nice to see so many women here discovering themselves. :)

We've been living very similar lives the last few years but on opposite ends of the GTA 😊. I'd be interested in which printer you went with. I spent an incredible amount of time trying to decide on the best one. Looking forward to following your journey!

Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you best wishes and great success with all you do!

Cool .

Thank you for sharing your story💛🌼

Sending you love and we'll wishes from hamilton Ontario. We are watching you and we will support your dream. So excited for you. If you ever consider doing fairs let me know. No income stream left unturned.. all the best to you.

It’s July 22, 2024…I will be 55 in 13 days. I have an art proposal due on the 25th….. I’ve never done an art proposal AND my last attempt at art (framed photos I took with arty filter effects) didn’t sell in a coffee shop back in 2017. I found it synchronistic that this video popped up in my feed. I might as well try- right?

Yay another Michelle Jozina video! Haha, I am always so excited to watch. I would really like a video on art licencing actually, that's a great idea! And also to hear more about greeting cards as that was my idea to do as well. I so enjoy being on this journey with you, also something I really like about your videos is how peaceful you are, I could watch or listen to you all day, lile the colours, sound of your voice, everything lol, it's very peaceful. I was also talking to my friend about hpw inspiring it is to hear someone be inspired. Lots of care, all the best, Dasha 💗💗💗

This video was wonderfully inspiring. As I was listening my mind found a way to weave many of my interests into one project that can share an important message that can be used by others trying to share the same message. Perhaps it can generate income or it can just help others. Love this video.

I just LOVE this idea of a Gap Year. I abandoned my creative pursuits out of 'practicality' at the time (I'm 61) and the era of being led to beleive one couldn't make a living in Creative Arts. Im curious, you said it took about eight minths to find clarity on what you wanted to do. How soon after that clarity came did you go all in with your plan? BTW, I subscribed to your channel after watching your whole video. 😊

So nice to meet you. I am also an artist and wish i had your guts. I do jewelry and would like to more of fashion