IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START 🎨 Studio Sessions Ep. 13

[@bithiaart972]

My grandpa is now an artist. He was originally an IU professor. When he retired he took a painting class and is now selling his artwork and hosting art galleries to show off his work. He had kids who were all grown up and wasn't the youngest but he still was able to become a great artist. I take great inspiration from him and thats what my goal is. To be an artist like him.

[@MichelleLynnFineArt]

As a 43 year old, just really trying to start an art career, I appreciate this :) BTW, this is my favorite painting I've seen of yours!

[@jasminejbenavides9656]

Michelle Lynn Fine Art I just subscribed to your channel ☺☺☺ and your videos are great. Hope your career in art goes well, I'm sure nothing can stop you now💕☺

[@MichelleLynnFineArt]

Jasmine J Art Thank you so much!

[@ryancampins3845]

Michelle Lynn Fine Art oh my GOD YOUR ART IS SO GOOD

[@MichelleLynnFineArt]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to get better!

[@Artwithaks]

Michelle Lynn Fine Art hello Lynn.. love ur work 😃😃

[@LK-no8om]

Even though I'm still fairly young (early twenties) I still really relate to this. I'm always thinking about how I wish I had practiced more seriously when I was younger, I wish I had started on social media earlier etc. I have to keep pulling myself back to focusing on what I'm doing now.

[@NicoleDeAngelis]

I'm 40 and have two young girls. I love watching your videos they inspire me tremendously! Your art surpasses age. 💝 Thank you 💝

[@BrenzerM]

Don't give up. At nearly 39 I am starting and art & craft college in September. I had to give up my offered place for art college at 19 as I was pregnant with my son. So now my son and I are starting college in September as the same time!!!! Never too late x

[@taylorgrace6591]

I am only 14 years old and this is still super inspirational to me!

[@iolandafontes9592]

Hi Happy 😊.... I stoped painting at 23 years old, had my boy at 25 and my little girl 3 months ago. 6 months ago I found you on KZbin and since I have been drawing and painting everyday.... I'm 31 by the way.... you inspired me to start again and hopefully never stop.... thank you and as always LOVE YOUR ART

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Ioko Fontes de Paiva - hey, your story is similar to me too! I wish you the best!!

[@Kaffeeisresting]

I am 18, and was thinking of making art my career, freelance specifically. Your videos are really helpful and inspiring and motivates me to start selling by the end of summer! You are the best!

[@leetp1928]

Wish you the best!

[@daniprivado8496]

kawaiifr start drawing RIGHT NOW! it's never too late but time practicing is what gives you the upperhand! I tell this to my little brothers all the time, but they don´t listen. I totally regret all those years after and during highschool on which I didn't do shit, only a couple of eventual drawings. DON'T SLEEP! START PRACTICING RIGHT NOW!!!! I mean it :-)

[@beckykatecreates9455]

Thankyou so much for your video. I’m a 46 year old mother of four daughters. My youngest daughter started school this year and now I’m finding my passion in Art. Thankyou for your constant inspiration, for sharing your beautiful artwork and all your knowledge 💕

[@devernepersonal3636]

I am 26 years old and this video has given me the confidence i need to get started. i am actually taking notes on all of your videos talking about how to do things in art and this is the first in the playlist i made. thank you for what you said, your calming energy and confidence in your words and what you read to us makes me feel like i can do it.

[@sketchbookistart7531]

This video was so wonderful, I'm a 35 year old mother and have often felt as though I've wasted so much time not doing what I love and as though I may have waited too long to chase this dream! Thank you Happy!

[@cristinacerulli6772]

This is one of my favourite paintings of yours in the last period 😍 I love the glaze on her face, the underwater light and the fishes 😍

[@summermurray3632]

Wow, I just cried..... I've always loved art,drawing and painting....I'm 40 and so much has gotten in the way.....you're confidence is contagious..... I've recently bought some art supplies.....I'm svelte watched a few of your videos. ..I'm svelte love your energy.... I subscribed to your channel.... You're a sweetheart

[@teresathompson393]

I'm 45, and this Saturday, July 22. My Drawings will be in a Art Gallery Show. I was called, 2 months ago from this Art Director. I am Excited,Happy and a bit nervous. I though this day would ever happen, I thought it only happened to the Best and the Richest. Well it is happening, and I have no words to describe. I just Can't wait, you are never to old for anything in life. 👍😀

[@scdean76]

Thank you sooo much for this video! As a young mother, of a small child, i have a very different set of challenges than many of the artists i follow, and learn from. I often find my self feeling unsure if i can apply the things i am learning, because of my age and family constricts. This video really helped that. Thank you for keeping the inspiration flowing!

[@jenwessleman9317]

I love this. Being in my 40's would have never thought to make it a business, but since finding your channel along with some other's I'm getting back into my creative and artful mood. Working everyday to create at least 1 thing a day

[@IshikaShanai]

As a 16 year old whose life passion has always been art, it's really motivating to hear these words of encouragement and compassion because it keeps me going to make my dream of creating for a living, a reality. Thank you so much~

[@MissChelle]

I'm going to say the same.... I'm 45 next week. I'm a huge fan of yours and this has to be the piece that moves me the most. I'm hoping to get a print, heading to your shop now. Thank you for a beautiful piece. ❣️🇦🇺

[@gabriellamarie5871]

So glad that you're back! I look forward to your videos every week💕

[@sunshinerayne6227]

Every time I start feeling self doubt about just starting my channel and doing my art, I always find myself coming back to this video. Because I started KZbin so late I feel like my skills aren’t as good as others but still I push through. Because I’m almost 30, sometimes I feel like my art won’t reach others though I know that’s not the case

[@ChromatiqueEike]

The whole world should listen to this ! There is no good reason to give up on a dream, especially if it's about age ! Thank you ♡♡

[@mariebesley8185]

Could you do a video tutorial of how you correctly proportion your portraits? Would find it so helpful!

[@leetp1928]

PLEAse there so hardd

[@ellenlamora1061]

Marie Besley I agree, that would be awesome!

[@Purplexity-ww8nb]

I'm 61 and I've just discovered, to my great surprise, a love for art I never knew existed. Who knows how much longer I have on this earth, but you can be sure, whatever time that is, I will pursue this craft with a vengeance. It may not become any more than a hobby, but I feel lucky to have made this great discovery in myself. I know there are people who live their entire life without enthusiasm or hope.

[@kathyvasquez1747]

Wow your video inspired me to do art I love art but can't draw I don't know what the future holds for me. I'll just keep going

[@leetp1928]

I was never talented nor am I naturally "gifted" but I worked for about a year on my art pretty frequently and I got a lot better. Keep going!

[@pretiquearts2584]

Kathy Vasquez Yea i totally agree with Em, some people have natural talent but some have to practice and work to gain that talent. Some famous singers couldnt even sing before, which you would think should be natural, but they actually work with their voice from classes to develop it into a great sound.

[@rosaliesayer8871]

Oh my goodness, this is so something I needed to hear today!!! I'm closer to thirty than 29 now and it's just something I have been thinking about so much lately, thank you so much for posting this and the beautiful timelapse.

[@Kesandra100]

I just have to say this now..you are one of my biggest idols when it comes to art. I want to start painting with oil beacause I want to become an artist as good as you are and maybe one day be able to sell my art like you do. Thank you for encouraging me and other people to never give up on their dreams! And keep on painting you are such a good artist!

[@AmayaJade]

This is so gorgeous!! 💕

[@ElementalCursee]

When i was a child i would always entertain myself with art but for some reason i stopped doing it. Recently i remembered how much i really love to draw, paint and cosplay and decided to invest my free time in it so that one day i can actually do a career out of it. So i am currently going through all those negative thoughts and feeling very much behind, although i'm also im my late 20's. I usually motivate myself watching other artists videos e yours are so inspirational! I can't describe how much this topic touched me. Thanks for sharing and beautiful work as always*

[@TartantazCreates]

Thank you for making this video, I am 47 I am working towards my own art career, so it really resonated with me. It is slow and I can get disheartened sometimes but as someone who is older and full of regrets already, I figure I no longer want to regret not going for it :) You make a lot of sense and I enjoy hearing your thoughts on all your different topics. I also love your style of art. T x

[@Brook.Gonzales]

This video had such an inspiring message! Also, I'm absolutely in love with this painting!!!

[@miapepper6755]

@Happy D. Artist, I think you are so amazing. I just found your channel last night. I think your art work may have just become my favorite. I have loved drawing and coloring since I was really young, like 4/5. I used to go to my grandma and grandpa’s house and they’d have greeting cards and birthday cards around the house. I would grab ones that I liked and get some computer paper and just look at them and draw as close as I could to what they look like. Obviously I was little so it wasn’t as if I was trying to steal credit for anyone’s artwork lol. But I went from tracing and coloring in to starting to reference and get better with my art at such a young age. I always loved art and never saw what everyone else did in my artwork until I started art class in elementary school up to high school. I’d see I wasn’t the furthest along as most, but was still ahead of some. I also started to notice I had a different style which in some ways helped me from comparing. I relate to so much topics you bring up as in not ever thinking your work is good enough or always picking apart my work. I’m starting to get back into it again and bought a handful or art reference books from anime, to anatomy, to simple illustrations that can come from practicing simple shapes. Watching you and others on on KZbin being about my desire to sit and practice and excite me so much. I think you are beyond talented and could only dream to one day make even a smidgeon of the absolute beauty you create. I love listening to you and learn so much. I am so very excited I found you and have been watching your videos nonstop since last night. Definitely became a super fan. Thank you for sharing your artwork and experiences Happy. You are truly an amazing person and artist. You are beyond beautiful inside and out and are someone I aspire to gain knowledge from. So happy to virtually meet you Happy😊💗⭐️✌🏻✍🏻🧜🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🐠🦋🌺🌈🍜🍛🍧🥃🥢🎨💻🖌🖊✏️🖍 💙Your fan, Taryn xo

[@BojanaS86]

Thank you for this video, means so much. I'm 31 and I always loved drawing but I've only recently started taking it seriously. I guess so many things got in the way but I'm finaly at a stage in my life where I can devote my time only to my family and to art. More than anything I want my kids to look at me and know it's never to late to start doing something you love and are passionate about.

[@nataliehewit]

I think so many of us needed to hear this right now. Thank you for making this video xx

[@brittanyschaar1047]

Thank you Happy! I'm feeling this pretty hard right now. Thank you for the pep talk! Loving the painting ❤️

[@LinesAndCursives]

I love this. I remember reading something similar to what you read and it inspired me too. I, late 20s house wife with two kids, finally started going for my dreams too. Thanks for sharing this. Love your work. ❤️❤️

[@酒井ニン]

I'm still 19. And here I thought I wasted so much time during high school that I could have used to invest and improve my drawing skills. I recently got back to art and I didn't know where to start. And all this "you're too late" pressure was taking a toll on me. Thank you so much for the pep talk. I needed that. And, i love your channel and your artworks.

[@inkscar]

This is probably my fave piece by you up to date. Love your work, and thanks for the motivation! I went to art school, studying in fine art since I could not get into the graphic design program I wanted. Finally I got into university in graphic design, and now that I work in an office full time - I just want to paint and screen print. Funny how they worked out. Thanks girl. Love you!

[@amandaosterhout1145]

Thank you Happy for always inspiring us and being so encouraging, I am lucky to have found you

[@dannybeans7724]

I really needed to hear this today. Your work and your words inspire. Thank you.

[@LarisaCarliArt]

what a beautiful painting, I love her face and hair and the fishes and also her hair ornaments or how those are called 😍 beautiful!

[@aet523]

almost brought me to tears. I really needed to hear this today. thank you!

[@HennabyShantallAlam]

Your videos make me feel so inspired! I remember the first time I found by accident one of your videos around a year ago, and honestly, I can feel a change in me. I felt so bored with my art, or afraid to show it, so I kept painting for myself mostly, and with time, just didn't want to find time for it. I am practicing again, even if I need to practice for only 30 min, and while I draw, I listen to your amazing advices. Thank you so much for taking your time to create so many amazing videos! Your beautiful creations are a reflection of yourself, and you are truly someone to look up to in the art world. Art in my country is not very appreciated though, but that doesn't stop me now to create what my heart desires! Hugs from Santo Domingo

[@christineadriano4756]

Thank you so much, it's very encouraging. You're such an inspiration. I'm 50, started mixed media art journal on smaller pages,love it and hope to try painting soon.

[@ArdenRachel]

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this today. I've had this feeling that I'm "too old" or it's "too late" to start something new since I was a kid. I don't know why, but I have this mentality that if I'm not already doing something, or I'm not already an expert at something, then I shouldn't do it because everyone else is already doing it better than I ever could. Obviously, that's not true and it's a stupid reason not to do something. Thank you for the reminder.

[@yournuubgod]

i'm not as old as maybe some others, but i'm almost 30 now and I always regretted not doing art a lot more when I was much younger and had the chance. I stopped doing art for nearly 5 years and missed out on so many opportunities. But even despite this, I figured "It's never too late." And I jumped headlong into it again and do not regret it. My own mother didnt really start doing art much either until after 45-50, and she still paints to this day and is happy.

[@Hollowthere_]

You're such an inspiration and this video was truly amazing. I'm very happy I found this video just scrolling around your recent videos! Thanks for the wise advise and the motivation to never give up. 💓

[@SidneySArt]

I really do know this feeling of regret you are talking about. I'm 21, I'm still young, but I used to look around me and see these incredibly talented artists around me that were my age or even younger. I would have loved to paint a lot more during my last three years of study. So thank you so much Happy for your encouraging words :) you're a wonderful lady and I love you way of seeing things 💕 hopefully I'll be able to start my art career some day 🤗

[@asmakitto]

I'm in my late twenties and only a couple of years ago I started fantasising about pursuing an art career but felt so daunted by the responsibilities as a mom, but for the las year I've been polishing my skills and putting real time and effort into it while simultaneously finishing my studies, but it feels so close and achievable the more I look back at how far I've come.♥ thank you for these videos, so great to draw along with you.

[@nightblossomstudios]

This was very helpful and motivating. Just what I needed to hear today!

[@kea_designs]

I love this voice over and painting!!!

[@yuinaxestyle]

I've been goose bump all the way u start to say that quotes...omg

[@ctw9244]

Thank you so much. Your video is very encouraging. I am so glad and lucky to find your channel. Thank you so much.

[@Gorketori]

I love the way you inspire others to follow their dreams 💕 your art is really amazing 😍

[@muuluzi]

im gon turn 13 on Sunday. so I have a lot of time ahead of me. you are an inspiration to me and I enjoy watching your videos. Great job as always!

[@meraki_fine_art6427]

Beautiful painting and fantastic advice, thank you for sharing both.

[@daphinie_]

Thank you for this video! I will be launching my own videos in October about taking the dreaded long break from doing artwork and what's it's like coming back as well as having to juggle raising an infant and working a job at the same time. So this video is very special to me! Thank you so much for sharing 😍😍

[@SarahFrickArt]

Love the message, and love the painting to pieces!

[@asteroxide3985]

Thanks for the constant inspiration Happy ❤❤

[@ades.3327]

I had read that same list a few years ago and it really stuck with me.

[@CirceanShadows]

thank you for making this vid. Honestly I have been feeling really down about my art, I just started getting back into drawing and I feel Like over the last 7 years I have missed out on a lot from it. Your words have actually given me a lot of motivation to continue creating and it really means a lot to me to hear everything that you've said

[@ClarkyWarky]

I needed this. I just turned 30. Always been an exceptional artist and have a unique art style. I have a job that keeps me stable and allows me time to do art. But I wanna start working on my craft! But started thinking it was "too late" thank you for this! 💖

[@kathyvasquez1747]

I love your art

[@nanamik1466]

Beautiful art, awesome advice, and overall a great video! 💝

[@simmi975]

This is so inspiring..love you for putting so much effort..u r great soul.. gbu💗💗💗💗💗

[@MichaelaKekel]

Thank you I needed to hear this as many others :) And also what a lovely peace of art !!!

[@josephpascua9244]

You have a very amazing page! Inspires allot of young artist like me, thanks☺️

[@madisonsmith658]

This was EXACTLY the video I needed. I have been feeling regret lately only pursuing writing and not art, and have felt that my art skills are severely set back compared to if I had kept going. seriously thanks for this talk!!

[@PatyBHoshiBlue21]

Great artwork! I have been watching your videos and love your art! You always say interesting things about art career, anx today this just motivated me. Is indeed never late to start an art career, we feel that because people sometimes just don't understand or like my case, think I just loose time, they make people feel not good enough and over old to start. And today your words make me happy Thank you very much!

[@anthonycasiday3402]

I really enjoy the way you render stylized faces very realistically

[@ThomtheArtist-js9kp]

Thank you so MUCH for this inspiring video! This is exactly the motivation I needed to hear during this big career/life transition happen right now. I immediately pushed aside the stress and got focused. Thankful I found your channel. :)

[@ilinzrh]

Thank you so much I needed this :) Beautiful work!!

[@DebbieChristina]

Thank you Happy for sharing this beautiful painting! You have sparked the artist within me, I am planning on working on my skills, and I will see, where I'll go from there :)

[@ashleyunveiled]

Thank you. I really needed to hear this because I was about to give up on learning to draw.

[@MelancholyMarshmallow]

Thank you so much for this video, you are such an inspiration for me. I've really been struggling with the feeling of having waited too long to begin my art career, and being so discouraged be that. This video filled me with so much hope! Also this painting is absolutely stunning. ❤️

[@chenlanyama9586]

I love watch your video.And i am so touched and thanks for what you said ,it's inspire me.

[@ericalima5365]

Oh, thank you for this video. I'm 37 years old, I do not know anything about art and I'm starting to learn now. Thank you for the support and incentive and even without you knowing who I am

[@anonymooseart4958]

Your art is really amazing and inspiring. It's really inspiring to me how you keep improving in terms of skill and creativity and motivates me to keep working on my art. For that,thank you very much and God bless.

[@rebeccaloembamalassy7176]

Wow a very good video so inspiring. Thank u happy D. for the advice it is very encouraging. It is true it is never too late to do something you love to do. I will continue to draw though sometimes it is not easy because of science I will not give up my dream.

[@sarasossa2655]

Happy you always give some of inspiration!! I'm on 26 and begging in art, study agronomy and not want left behind my career but those type a words put me up let me dream in possibility to grown as artist with patient!! Really thanks

[@EarthToMe001]

Welcome back! I missed these 😁

[@toshakennedy9746]

This video really hit home with me, I used to draw all the time when younger. I just picked up the pencil after 10+ years and almost 32 years old!

[@projectfour]

Thank you so much for this inspirational talk, I gave up painting after spending a lot of money and 2 years in art college. I lost confidence in myself and wanted nothing to do with it. Now in 35 years old and staring to unschool myself and all that I was taught. I am painting again, drawing and designing. I find your videos amazing and inspirational.

[@iseenarcissists8298]

beautiful painting love it

[@mmk4806]

This is beautiful! Well done! And this is really helpful, so thank you for that. I'm a kid, but still. This still helps. God bless!

[@linapastel]

I loved every bit of this video!

[@justprettythings7221]

I'm 30 and feel so behind as well.. I have always loved drawing but somehow life got in my way.. So now I have a job that I hate but that pays my bills and my dream of being a fulltime artist.. Since about a year I'm drawing, painting and sculpting as much as my free time allows me to and I do really see that the more I try, the better I become.. I didn't sell any of my paintings yet but I still remember those crazy feelings as I sold my first polymer clay figurines on Etsy.. I'm the happiest person ever when I can draw or create something and do really hope that my love for art won't just stay as a hobby.. You are definitely one of my biggest inspirations and I'm always fascinated how beautiful your artwork turns out..

[@pintordenievas2083]

ive been an artist for 11 years now and i just started doing watercolor and it is worth it. im having so much fun

[@sk8ha]

After watching this video. I am relaxed now. I don’t feel like that it’s late for my dreams. I feel confident now ❤

[@MightyDraws]

I just turn 30 today and im motivated to become a successful artist!! You're right about everything you said! And im lucky i didn't wait for anyone to tell me this. Thanks for sharing, i think it really does make a difference for starting artists!!

[@elainamcclendon5593]

I am only 14 going on 15 and this is extremely inspirational. I have been practicing drawing since January and it is now February and it may not seem like a lot of days but it actually is, my drawings have improved so much and I love your art.

[@daniprivado8496]

this is beautiful. I have one question, when I paint oil I need a loot of time for it to dry before doing lighter colors above, like white. did you do this in a single day or there was a drying process I can't catch on the video? if you did it in one day, how do you manage to paint over darker tones with white? thank you, and those quotes were really good, I knew about a few of them but not all.

[@namratagandhi9740]

U r Amazing I love ur paintings they are so magical 😍

[@neemian529]

youre the only reason i actually started to draw humans instead of just dogs ^^

[@kaylaraindancer7434]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have been feeling so behind and wanting to give up. I am a 25 self taught artist, there are just days I wonder if I am even good enough or if I should just continue, basically I have been wanting to give up lately, but this video inspired me to continue painting. Thank you so much.

[@fromthestreet1969]

this video speaks to me so much

[@thatcreativebeauty]

This video has really inspired me and motivated me to keep going because even though I am creative it's more so with jewelry but I'm in my 30s and I feel like with all the life. Things I have going on thinking about starting something new and putting in all the hard work that it requires to be good at it seems daunting. Thanks honey 😁

[@mhmamun1335]

this is just fantastic!

[@surrendersweet]

I absolutely love this 💜

[@jennyannart]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your thoughts on this. I know I've said on a previous video of yours that I'm in my mid 50s and only just now learning how to draw and paint and that I do want it to become a career for me. This sudden shift is due to reasons I won't worry about going into just because it will make this comment too long. I will say though, in my current work I'm self employed and my is very artistic focused so my decision to extend myself to another form of art is not surprising but learning to draw and paint most definitely is a surprise because I truly have never had much of an aptitude for drawing etc. Nevertheless watching/listening to your videos as well as several others on youtube I've learned that I can do this. I've amazed myself with my progress so far so thankyou once again for showing me that I really can draw more than stick people lol.

[@Dillidee]

Thank you for this video. I'm not in my 20s or 30s anymore so it is nice to see a video addressing this.