Pursuing Art At 40 - No Talent & Can't Draw

[@driesketels]

🌟 Unlock Your Artistic Potential at Any Age! 🎨 👉 Grab Your FREE Guide Now! forms.gle/YymqCDAH7e2ug4up6 Are you thinking it's too late to pursue your passion for art? Well, age is just a number. Our exclusive guide, "Embrace Your Age, Embrace Your Art: A Guide to Creative Liberation," is here to prove that age is just a number when it comes to creativity. Some of the things you'll get: Inspiring Research: Discover how others have successfully pursued art later in life, backed by fascinating scientific insights. 90 Thought-Provoking prompts: A unique set of questions designed to shift your perspective and highlight the advantages of your age in your artistic journey. Practical Tips & Techniques: Learn how to use journaling and other techniques to enhance your creativity and perception. Empowerment & Confidence: This guide is more than just tips - it's a journey towards self-discovery and embracing your true potential, regardless of age. 🎨 Whether you're 30, 40, 50, or beyond, it's never too late to start or reignite your artistic journey. Let this guide be your first step towards a fulfilling and creative path. 👉 Download your FREE copy now! forms.gle/YymqCDAH7e2ug4up6

[@judilynn9569]

I studied art all of my life from childhood. I majored in art throughout school. But it was only in my late 40s that I decided to focus on painting. Since then, that is all I have done. I am now in my mid 60s. And my portfolio is fairly large. I am not famous, but my art is hanging on many walls. This makes me feel wonderful. It is never too late to create art. Art is literally ageless for both the work and the artist. I will be creating for as long as I am physically capable.

[@williameiffert494]

I started painting at 67, no experience, no expectations, free to do as I wish, trying all kinds of styles, every canvas is a journey.

[@driesketels]

Lovely to hear that! You are the living proof that it's never too late!

[@williameiffert494]

One day I may sell one!!! Thanks Dries

[@michaelplishka-zenstorming]

My favorite client is actually a surgeon who is 82 years old. When we meet to discuss his project, two of the three hours are spent discussing mindset, and Neuroscience, and spiritual experiences and 1 hour is on the project. But what truly amazes me is how excited he is about commercializing the surgical implements we are designing. He acts like he will live forever and he brings that energy to his life. So when i, as a soon-to-be 61-year-old artist and designer get down over the fact that I've only sold a couple pieces of Art or a few CDs of music, a phase that I'm going through right now as my birthday is approaching, it helps me to keep my creative energies flowing reflecting upon the client of mine, and now seeing your video. My whole life I felt that I am a full-time artist, but I've only been a part-time marketer salesperson.

[@michrysasart]

I also pursuing digital art and working full time as a graphic designer. It's never too late to start.

[@paulalbertdieter]

Aging.... its only my body, thats aging. I for myself am forever young!😄

[@michaelplishka-zenstorming]

3:17 holy crap! That story gave me chills! Thanks for sharing that.

[@noname-nu6oo]

Dries, i can tell you are wise way beyond your years. This video is eye opening, so encouraging and reassuring that i had to comment. Thank you for putting your message out to those who need help. Very much needed.

[@driesketels]

You are so welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@conny-mariedomke]

Your storytelling is gorgeous. A pleasure to listen to

[@TheRm65]

I fit the profile: no talent, old as hell, and flat broke. Now all I need is an interesting story, because people buy the story, not so much the piece itself.

[@driesketels]

Stories are power! Everything is story

[@kathleenhutter4412]

Helpful, thank you. I feel like I have a pretty solid skill set and even teach oil painting, but I’ve got a late start to generating a solid income as an artist. And a lot of this is on social media for sale which I am learning, but it feels like it’s happening a little too slowly for my liking lol. I do enjoy watching your videos and get quite a bit out of them so thank you! And any additional videos about how to market your art will be very helpful! Cheers! 🥰❤️🙏

[@mattie4775]

The story you shared nearly made me cry - brilliant video once again

[@straitarrow5784]

A wannabe professional artist has to produce work which is original & visually striking which attracts buyers . Competition is ferocious.

[@driesketels]

competition is ferocious for sure. Always love to read your comments

[@creativesolutionstoart]

Good stuff :-) I do believe the art world is hard on people in a matter what age they are lol I am better at art now than I was when I was younger and I thought I knew everything and didn’t push myself to do better. I am happy with my skill level and continue to progress, but this industry is very tricky overwhelming and confusing! Especially if you are a traditional artist and don’t use social media. I wish It could be simple like back in the days of those artists you mentioned in the beginning. I wish I could take my stuff and go stand on a street corner and just have people buy it and not have any other strange things to worry about, like legalities, taxes and such. I know you have many videos on these individual subjects. I do watch them :-) but it’s still overwhelming! And here I sit in my studio, still haven’t sold even one piece.… Hopefully my day will come and it’s right around the corner! Thanks for your videos love your content and your energy.😉❤️

[@driesketels]

It most certainly is overwhelming. Being able to combine marketing, sales, creating art, customer support, shipping, research,... Is not easy. Each of those things is a job in and of itself. Give yourself the time to grow and learn just like you did when you learned the craft of creating. You got this!

[@creativesolutionstoart]

@@driesketels yes, patience is definitely one of those challenges I’m not proficient at! Lol thank you for your kind comment🤗

[@max801]

What about 43 years old?

[@driesketels]

43? That's nothing, you are not even half way yet. You could postpone for another 10 years and still easily have 30-40 years left

[@cucasocksandsandals]

I’m about to turn 43. A few days ago I had terrible insomnia and cried and felt very strong emotions and realized I’m an unfulfilled artist inside. I told my husband in the morning: “I’m going to become an artist. A terrible one and no one will care about my art but I must. I’m an artist inside” he replied: “I support you. Go and make beautiful things” I have no idea how this will be or what kind of artist I will become. But I must create and experiment. I will do other types of work for survival and only the bare minimum. I have kids to care for. But I must find a way to create art. This inspirational video made me believe maybe it’s not too late.

[@onetruetroy]

I love this video and your channel. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation. I’m 57 and excited to pursue an art career. I definitely need a creative outlet for my dreams and hallucinations. I’ve restarted with gouache and will transition to oils when I have a dedicated studio.

[@user-el1nr8dr8y]

Just teasing about shirt.... I'm a self taught artist, been painting off and on for 25 yrs. No encouragement from anyone, so i doubted myself alot.... BELIEVE IN YOURSELF ARTISTS!!!! You're adorable Dries, thank you for your videos. You're helping in more ways than you know.

[@driesketels]

Thanks for your kind words... they are helping in more ways than you know as well.

[@SatisfiedOutside]

Thank you, Dries. I’m very fortunate to have found your videos. I’m an artist that is close to you in age and you’re giving a lot of great advice

[@driesketels]

You are so welcome!

[@Art-of-Poetry]

Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes we need that much more than something new 💕

[@driesketels]

You are so welcome

[@menageriegardenshoppe]

My Artist husband is 80

[@driesketels]

He's the living proof that it's never too late.

[@ArtistLeannePitman]

It’s never too late! I started in my mid 30s

[@rikadehombreux4573]

Thanks for sharing Dries 💖🙏💖😊

[@driesketels]

Any time!

[@d-s-art]

Dries, you're so underrated. Thank you so much for the passionate videos that you make to help us folks. Keep it up! :)

[@driesketels]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@wizzelhoart]

it would be hilarious to start at 95 and just get into it before your funeral

[@driesketels]

hahaha

[@seanodanielsart]

TRUTH.

[@driesketels]

Never too late

[@thehappypotter9612]

We do comebacks in our 6Os too, Dries 😂

[@journeyofaconfusedartist]

I love your Psychology art videos. Mine Investigate art. Could there be a great connection?

[@driesketels]

Thanks David. It's a great connection for sure.

[@journeyofaconfusedartist]

How would you like to do a one-on-one podcast chatting about ART? You, Me, et al I have no experience setting this up if you are interested@@driesketels

[@user-el1nr8dr8y]

Can i design a new shirt for you? 😘

[@driesketels]

Yes please!

[@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart]

I started doing digital photo editing as a hobby at 30 yo and progressed to painting about a year later. That was 8 years ago... i have 0 naturel talent and its taken me this long to finally get at least decent at painting... Id like to be able to paint super realistic landscapes .. but the chances of that are slim to none.

[@driesketels]

Slim to none??? Where did you get that idea from? There are a lot of people who would say that the chances of your physique at the age of 38 are also slim to none so...

[@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart]

@@driesketels thank you.. appreciate that! Honestly tho... I look like this now because I started weight training when I was 9... I put in all the hard work in my teens and 20s .... maintenance is easy... despite what the absolutely criminal "fitness" industry would have you believe. Tho I had a client who, at 77 was so weak he couldn't even lift a gallon of milk. He had never touched a weight in his life. And he did NOT want to be at the gym... his son basically forced him into it. When he turned 80, he could bench press 100lbs for 5 sets of 5, deadlift 100lbs for 5 sets of 5, squat with 85lb on his back ass to the grass for 15 reps... and he had a visible 6 pack. My oldest client was 84.. when we started she needed a walker and couldn't go from sitting to standing on her own. Less than 1 year later she could do 15 squats holding a 15lb kettle bell under her chin and in our last session did 14 perfect push ups. She lost 18lbs of belly fat.... and told me she had a date lined up for that night. It's truely never too late for fitness!!! I guess if I really want to get good at painting I need to put in the same effort I did to training and learning everything I possibly could about natural health and determining once and for all, what Truely is the optimal human diet... that alone took about 5 years of careful trials and experiments.. but was worth it. Spoiler... its Paleo... meat and veggies with some root tubers sprinkled in here and there. But art... its so much harder.. You haven't seen what my first few attempts at painting looked like 🤣🤣 ... KZbin tutorials have taught me pretty much everything I know... some real technical/techniques classes would probably help. I'd like to know more about your lightning art tho.. like what's the process??

[@driesketels]

It's unbelievable how much the body can adapt at any age. That's really one of the most powerful lessons I drew from my own fitness journey. Never underestimate what you're capable of. About the lightning art... I've been wanting to make videos about that but at the moment the high speed camera's that would be necessary to document that process are too expensive... Last time I checked this was a 100k price tag so give me some time and you'll see me paint with lightning with explanation for sure