✸MY LATE START TO ART✸ My Art Journey 

I'm 49 and getting back into art. Art has no age limit. Enjoy..xx

College dropout here, unemployed, Age 26, and a self-taught concept artist. I decided to self-teach myself concept art. It was hard and I wasn't gaining much progress. I came to the decision to find a mentor. I did a simple google search and found a place in Manhattan, NY. It was there I found a mentor who would be a friend and my instructor in 2D and 3D concept art. My mentor is South Korean, and I am african american but he said, if I paid for the lesson, he will make me a karate kid in art. I followed in his footsteps. After 1 year of rigorous study, my art skills went from a lousy 2-3/10 to a 7/10. Most people don't make it this far in concept art, but it was my effort and eagerness to learn that helped me advance to such a level in a short period of time. I am currently building a portfolio to apply to companies all around the world. Btw, I love your sketches, keep at it. Your age doesn't matter. The skill level is what separates the novices from the pros.

I love this, I'm 34 and getting back into art, it's really nice to know there are other people out there who are my age and still going for it. Good luck!

I can relate, I've worked in the financial markets since I graduated from college at 21. I started drawing at 32, practiced and honed my art skills for 5 years and quit the financial markets industry after working there for 15 years, and started my new career as a Gaming Illustrator at 37. As long as you have a functioning mind and body it's never too late.

I just turned 27 and I just got back into art. It’s definitely been slow going, but it’s cool to see someone going through what I am going through.

I spent a long time thinking that I simply wasn’t creatively inclined instead of realizing that creativity is a muscle that can be strengthened. I’m 34 and taking art a bit more seriously and practicing at least 15-30 min a day and improving a good bit. Loved this video, subscribed!

I'm 28 and actually made it my new years resolution to get into art finally because I simply have things I want to draw. Since then I've been able to get a little practice in each day and its been pretty enjoyable. Glad to see others in the comments around my age starting to get into new things as well!

Even if I'm a 19 years old guy, I often feel inadequate about my skills because I never started it due to my bad habits and laziness. I started drawing since 2017 and stop doing it somewhere 2020 and start again from 2022 to today. I feel anxious or upset that I didn't have the same level of other professional artist who are the same age as mine, but I stumble upon videos or people like you who started late whether there are artist or not. Thanks for showing your experiences and information on how you handle your journey as a artist.

I’m 26, 27 in June, and everyday of my life I feel I’m falling behind watching everyone develop so quickly while I’m barely understanding the fundamentals of value and light. Because of this feeling, I stopped taking commissions and I think of my art as a hobby. I love drawing, I have an entire original story and characters I’d love to draw, but it’s hard to grab the pen and show the world when everyone around me is so much better. Thank you for your video, the sketches are amazing and flowy. I hope to see more of your drawings. much love xoxo

I’m with u on this! Also 30 and didn’t start drawing again until about 4-5 years ago. We gotta grind

really love this! i am 29 and i've been drawing and painting all my life, most definitely self taught, but i just started taking classes and thinking maybe this time i am now brave enough to make a career out of it.

Baah, who knew there were so many of us 27 year olds out there just trying take our little slice of the art world right now! Love that this popped up on my home screen so that I could find you and this fun community of peers in this comment section!

Imma join this journey

Also 29 here. Finished 2 college degrees already but now making art for RU-vid fulltime and have been very happy for taking this route. Feels like I've wasted 10 yrs. my life. Still figuring out this shift in career but this is always better than my previous stressful job. Awesome to think that there are people like you who's also starting out an Art career at 29.

im 30 & just now taking drawing serious and getting back into it. it has always interested and im really good at it. im stsatrting my procreate journey soon and i hope i stick with it

I'm 30. i never drew in my entire life but two years ago i decided to quit my job and do art to the rest of my life. i think i need one more year to start posting, cheers✌

I love this! I need to hear "it is never too late to start your art career". Seeing so many creators in their early 20s with huge platforms and amazing art skills made me question if I could still pursue art too. The video was definitely a breath of fresh air💕

I'm 26 turning 27 this year. Thank you so much for this! I just got back at taking art 2020 improved a lot since then. I just got my ipad last Christmas and I've been practicing digital art lately, seeing young artist on Instagram is a double edge sword, you admire how creative they are at such young age at the same time makes you realize the Age gap 😂

I enjoyed this video for the art but loved how you talked about your background a little bit. I’m 25 and about to invest into a iPad to start drawing. Never had a drawing bone in my body. But started drawing character art on my press on nails. And said “let me see how far I can take this on a bigger space”. We all start somewhere. And your drawings are unique and amazing. The different poses you were drawing looked exactly like the picture. Can’t wait to see what else you upload ❤.

Just found my crowd here. Turned 31 last december. Also trying to get into the illustration and concept art industry. The biggest challenge so far is completing a decent portfolio while trying to make a living. Anyway, Hope we all make it through atm

i fell off of art, i compare to others and thats a bad mindset, and in my 30s trying to get more out of my art and trying to improve

Also turn 30 this year. Only really feeling serious this year(though I first tried in 2018) and I still have a ways to go. This is inspiring hearing someone around my age starting recently to reach our goals.

素敵な動画💓 私もやる気が出てきました！

So inspiring! I’m 32 years old, have an art degree and still working towards art as a full time career! Keep it up ✌️

Thank you for sharing this. You’re inspiring me to tell my story too 💗 I started pursuing my love for art seriously when I turned 30. What pushed me is when my parents died when I was 27 & 29, I felt its NOW or NEVER when I turned 30 and so here I am 😌

Imagine that this is a well thought out, moving comment about the video. I had a long day and am too tired to do that. LOL ❤ I've always admired my classmates who could draw but I always thought I was too untalented for that. Just recently something just clicked in my brain after a work colleague sort of appreciated me in front of a bunch of friends. Since then my interest and belief went up super high and now I kinda can draw! You know, without making it look like trash. And walking this video made me super happy. ❤

im gonna go ahead and start my channel ugh. I'm not gonna keep putting it off

Awesome vid 👏🏾👏🏾 i am 27 going on 28 in March! I just started my RU-vid art journey, been doodling during lunch breaks for years and feeling bad about not putting all the time in. I resonate so much with this video and i'm inspired to do an art journey video too ❤️ Thanks for sharing. Love your chill

I'm 22 and I just started to take art seriously. It was so demotivating for me to see that people in my age ang younger are already really good at art. Thank you for this video, it was very consoling for me. And your gesture drawings are amazing

Thoroughly enjoyed this video so much! And thank you so much for sharing about your background. I'm still comparatively "young" (im 18) but hearing this comforts me so much. It makes me feel that it's okay for me to take time with my art.

3:08 a note on these painting being concept art: concept art is used to explain construction and finer details for later used by other artists (or the same artist). An illustration, as seen here, is the final product after reference research, concept, iteration, and touch up has been complete. I would argue concept art is upstream of all productions to include illustration.

I'm 37 and I'm working on my art goals. It's never too late.

As someone starting again (or is it finally?) I am so comforted by this video. - Still living at home this is not how I pictured my life. Even though yes there is a lot of life ahead of us it’s still odd seeing friends ‘elevate’ to adulthood milestones and you’re “still” where you are. -For once, I’m happy to have so much to look forward too in my 30’s and beyond. Anyways, cheers to the late bloomers, may we leap frog our agemates 😜

I was feeling so bad for being 23 and still a begginer. thank you so much. we have to forgive ourselves and understand that we didn't have the same opportunities than the youngest that are better than us.

in late twenties and started sharing art online again this year. can feel quite intimidating at times.

Drawing on the Ipad is the friggin best❤😍

Thank you for this video, really is inspiring without putting on a ton of pressure. And don't downplay your art journey, because it is YOUR journey and just as valid or "interesting" as any other's.

Art was my hobby for many years since I was 5 years old. Taken it more seriously when I was around 25, building my own fictional world. But Just recently realized I'm no where near where I want to be. Couldn't tackle the buisness side of art. I'm 32! :D I resigned from my daily job and draw all day long, living off savings, creating a coloring book with a fantasy story to tell based on my 7Worlds universe. If it fails I go back to the cashier role. :/

Thank you so much for your humble, open, generous share! All Blessings and Peace! 🙏🔥🙏

Ayyy we're the same age! I've personally been on a bit of an art slump myself mainly because I'm working full time now and it's hard to find the motivation after work. But the drive comes and goes and I think it's perfectly normal. Not sure exactly WHERE I wanna take my art these days but I know that I do still want to create and make work that I'm proud of. Good luck on your art journey and looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

Even though I started taking art seriously when I was 12 I was still behind my peers who had drawn since they were five so I feel like I need to rapidly progress, seeing 11 year olds draw circles around me.

right here 2 am and my age is already 25 that i overthinking my art still inconsistent (bcs i just into this early year 2022), and wondering "am i too late?" and decided to open yt for any tutorials, and boomm your video just in the first place in my home recommendation. i don't know what universe want me to do but, your video gave me motivation to still fight this journey!!

I've always thought this way! I'm only 21 and have always loved art since I was younger. I love drawing however I'm not particularly ~spectacular~ in it so I always get frustrated when things dont end up how I want it to be. Now I'm coming around doing digital art and I realized that every other great artist out there had to work HARD; nobody was born with talent and skills right away. As I'm doing it right now, I feel more relaxed and enjoyed without the pressure of having it to be perfect every time. I only have to learn something everytime I try and can only be great if I keep practicing. We are never too late to start. Art is not supposed to be rushed; it's supposed to be enjoyed by the artist foremost the audience enjoyment is only a bonus.

Guess the algorithm knows I needed this. Can be discouraging when you see artists younger than you but leagues better, and it's easy to think an earlier start or a steadier drawing journey is key to success. But no one makes those the rules if we persist enough. Thanks for the video!

I’m 35, 2 years into art training at this point. Did the smart thing finally this year & signed up to online classes with schools & mentors. Feeling things slowly shifting & clicking into place a little more. I think by year 3 i’ll see more of a serious improvement after having time to implement what my teachers have told me. Let’s all stick with it ✍️

This was so motivating

Aww. I would draw when I was little and my mom never like the fact “that I am wasting time drawing” for me it was therapeutic. So I kinda stop. And at 25 years old I recently started drawing again. Never stop. I am am not an art history person either. 😅 I would love to learn to draw body. I only draw faces.❤❤❤ I am happy people are talking more about their art struggles. And know that I am not alone.

I had told myself 7 or 8 years ago that I would take drawing seriously, but now I realized I haven't really gone anywhere. I let my job control my free time and did not realize I needed a change of location to focus because I am too relaxed in my own home. I'm hoping this year I can truly take art seriously and either make some additional income so I don't have to rely on just a regular job or publish a book or graphic novel of some kind.

Same started again when I was turning 30 (a year ago). Your vid spoke to me so much bc I had a very similar experience. I went to art school in 2016, but left due to personal reasons, went career in insurance, but since covid decided to go back and work towards becoming a Jr Concept/visdev artist. Keep up the grind! You are defiantly not alone*

obsessed with the way you draw figures omg

I loved art when I was younger then got discouraged by an art teacher that my art would never be good enough so I stopped. Then about three years ago I was in an extremely toxic work environment and when I came home at nights I started doing art to help relieve my stress. Now I've been taking it seriously for 3 years and I'm 27 so I'm glad I'm not the only one. I think if you research a lot of creators actually didn't get traction until they where "older" which is very inspiring to me. Good luck with your art journey.

I'm 36 and dream to become artist, nice to hear about your journey !

I’m about to turn 30 this year too! I have put myself down at times for wishing would’ve taken my art more seriously when I was younger but only have taken it more seriously in the past 3 years, I felt like I was really behind in my skills and just life in general. This video helped me out a lot though and I’m continuing to pursue my art goals. Good luck to you!

Thanks to the algorithm that I found you video! Your sketches look super nice and I connected a lot to your story. I turn 31 this year and started again with art in a more serious way just recently. In the past weeks Im working on a business plan to register my own small art business while having a part time job. It's good to spread the message to others of our age that going back to art, even after long breaks, is nothing to be ashamed off (especially if your social environment doesn't recognize it as a "real job") Wish you a wonderful day Kaitlyn!

I needed this. I’m starting my art journey again and your words “It’s okay to take it slow and that it’s never too late to start your art career” hit home. So again, thank you!

Me af lol I’ll be 28 this year and still no fucking clue what I wanna do with my life. But it sure as hell isn’t the same shit I’ve been doing. Wife got me an iPad Pro and said I should get back into art… feels like freedom 🤘🏼

Man. I vibe with u so much. Im 29, i used to draw a lot throughout my childhood and teenage years then come the phase of reaching adulthood where i had to deal with life, similar toxic relationships which drained all my energy and creativity for many years, then dealing with myself, my toxic workplace for another few years and finally realizing what i really wanted in the end. It was a decade long journey, but i eventually realized my passion is in this, where i feel true happiness when im creating art. Id say we may be late in our art progress compared to the young people, but life experiences and stories u went through are an important aspect in an artist ability to grow as well. The long hard detour we took to reach where we are now shaped our perseverance and persistence in achieving great things in the future :)

I will be 30 in august. Been drawing my whole life and started taking it seriously (in the sense of improving) my freshman year of high school. By my senior year of high school I was in a college level art class and then it stopped there. I was still drawing of course, but nothing more than a hobby. Finally, 11 years later, I have just started my first semester of school to get my bachelor’s degree in graphic design and media arts and I have never been more excited for the beginning of a long journey. It’s never too late to improve and move forward with anything 😊

I'm 41, and just now taking it seriously. Thank you for sharing your story. 😁

I'm glad this vid showed up on my feed to find your channel and awesome art!!! I'm 26 and just got back into art the last year or so. Also the first time in my life I started focusing on actually learning and improving. It has bought back joy to my life

46 this year! Been drawing on and off since I was 20 or so but never really gave myself permission to dive in completely before this past year. Glad I decided to, I’m already 1000% better at drawing thanks to drawing even just a little every day (almost) for six or seven months. Very excited to see where this road may lead me, and it’s also just a lot of fun along the way.

I'm 29 as well, getting back into art after more than 15 years. Only now I have the money and time to dedicate to this professionally. So is all or nothing now. Thank you for sharing this and keep us motivated.

I would like to see more of your work. Most definitely this video blew up, keep going. We all cheer for you.

Love this video so much and I rarely comment. Plus I really love your art style! Your story sounds similar to mine in multiple ways and is nice to know others in a close age range exist. I was into art (mainly drawing/sketching) a lot in middle school and continued it into high school, but with personal problems outside of school going on I lost faith and confidence in the art I was doing and just stopped for almost a decade. Late 2021 I decided to try digital art out because I would follow so many artists on twitter doing so and bought this cheap amazon drawing pad that was awkward to use, but didn't stop. I didn't have any art from my younger years to compare to because I (regretfully) hated it and wanted it gone, so this time I have saved every thing I have finished just to see my progress. It has been such a journey this past year making art and seeing the progress. Learning things on my own seriously like the fundamentals, shading, color theory, etc. I have no idea where I want to take my art level to, but it has been a fun hobby I am glad I revived. Watching your video was wonderful and made me want to type my own story out there. Gained a sub and best of luck on your own journey! To anyone else that reads this I hope you never feel to old or that falling behind feeling when it comes to your art. Everyone starts somewhere and learns different skills at different speeds. Love yourself and your art. The art that you make is unique to you and worth so much to yourself and others around you. Take care :)

I really like this video - you are honest and straight forward - watching you draw while you shared your background and explained what you want from art was really motivating. I'm turning 25 this year and I'm honestly worried I'm no good for my age - but videos like yours help me realize age has nothing to do with my art and at the end of the day its about the effort and care I put into my work. I look forward to watching your journey and I'm excited for your next video

Thank you so much for this video. You're so right about us growing up didn't have as much access to as younger people.

Thanks for this I started studying art when I was 26 I’ll be 31 this month I’ve been terrified I’ll never “make it “ that I’ll never get to be an illustrator as my career it’s too late for me…but I keep pushing I keep learning and growing.. I’m still not there yet but everyday I show up try again and get a little closer someday I hope I climb down the other side of that mountain and make plenty of friends along the way hopefully making the trail a little easier for those who come after me

Vincent van Gogh started painting at 27 without a formal training but when he did started painting.. he did so for 12 hours every day.. it sounds like an obsession but in 2 years period.. he became one of the best paint artists of all time he had no talent.. he built one

Van Gogh didn’t start till the age of 27 or something like that ❤

Everyone's Journey is different, Keep at it. Love to see it

First of all, I love your gesture work and how you utilize curves to build up the structure of each figure you draw/ sketch. I quit drawing entirely in high school due to being teased and bullied over it. I moved on my with my life and now that I'm in my 20s, I've decided to really look back and star drawing again. I basically started from scratch at 23 (am 25 now) and don't feel like I've come very far yet in my art abilities what with life, balancing a fulltime job, and squeezing in time to practice whenever I can. I wish you the best in your art journey, wherever that may take you!

Comparison, especially with age, is one of my worst habits when it comes to art. I think part of it is that I used to be in that age range where my art was just "good enough" that people would notice and compliment that I'm drawing good for my age. As I'm turning 20 in a couple of months, fear of not being as good at art for my age or feeling less good at art because I'm not the child prodigy really gets to me. Comparison is a hard beast to get over, but I'm hoping to slowly focus on refining my art instead of seeing how it is deficit to others' creations.

I loved your story, im also turning 30 and i also stop drawing when i was in high school and now I'm trying to learn to draw again 😊😇 thank you for sharing your story.

I'm very happy this video passed in my home, I thought I was the only one like this, soon I turn into 27th, before I was still hesitant to have a career in this field of art, but now I'm starting to pursue it and looking for the best way in this field, I believe nothing is too late, good luck to all of us!❤

Your story made me cry, as someone who is trying to put myself out there as an artist. I am much younger than you but you draw much better than I do 😅 I feel I can relate you in many ways. I worked since I was 16, I’m close to being 22 and I want to pursue art. I also understand unhealthy relationships. Thank you for making me feel normal, and I hope you know many people understand these struggles as well. ❤

hey, i'm turning 54 this year and still searching/trying to perfect my style. i've been doing tons of paid work for 28 years now and going strong. you display a promising talent and i think you can get very far on this journey. All the best!

Later in life? You're only 29 that's so young 😭 I LOVE UR VIDEO AND CHANNEL OMG

Definitely on a similar path, started taking art more seriously about 18 months ago after working hard with a psychologist on some other issues. Purely painting for personal hobby/joy but very much loving it and rapidly making progress self teaching.

I turn 31 this year, and I quit my full time job to get a part time job and follow my dreams to go to art school. It's a particularly interesting challenge because I've never worked traditionally, and have been doing digital art exclusively ever since middle school. (Age 11) It's nice to know there are other artists out there in a similar boat. It's funny, because I don't care what I end up doing (Character Design, Prop Designer (Anim.), Concept Art etc.) I just want to create.

You made all these sketches in 10mins that's impressive

I am in love with this, I know this is kinda weird, but I already felt like it's too late to start my art journey even though I'm not even 18 yet. Imma start drawing daily again. I have been sort of scared to keep on drawing, the fear I have probably is that I will never be good enough. Eh, we'll see.

This was so moving and inspirational! I feel that so much! I'm the same now in my mid thirties realizing making art was what I always wanted but I was too afraid to start! It's never too late! Wonderful! Keep persuading your dreams! 🌻💕

i loved this sm, thank you:)

I’m in my 40s and getting into learning art, so much to learn and so many levels of knowledge that its limitless… thanks for sharing your story.

This is very inspiring video , thank you , I'm turning 27 this year and getting back to art late and good luck everyone 😁😁😁🔥

You can do this! Good luck in your journey!

Im trying to get into art but like I feel that even if I study anatomy or face features, I cant get over it yet lol

I was addicted to weed for 12 years. I had anxiety and was depressed from the lack of ability to feel pleasure or joy unless I was high, and even then, it was fleeting. Left me with no motivation to do anything that fulfilled me. I always wanted to be a comic creator. One day, I just got on my knees in my bathroom and prayed to Jesus christ and begged him to free me from my addiction so I can live again. I'm almost a full year sober, and about 4 or 5 months ago, I began taking my art seriously, and my progress is so noticeable that I've gained real confidence. I even have a good deal of content written for my durst comic series, and my understanding of form and volume as well as color and perspective are just booming. I'm 31 going on 32 and it's never too late. It helps that I was blessed with a very clear and vivid imagination since a child. I never have an issue coming up with ideas or designs I simply had no discipline or motivation to learn and develop my ability to draw. Now I'm free and ready to tackle my dreams

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wanting to start my RU-vid channel so I can create a community and people can follow along with me on my journey. My story is obviously not the same as yours but I am 28 at the moment, 29 later this year and I’m really just starting to try to be consistent and serious with my work. It’s still a Hobby for me but I want it to be a serious one (if that makes any sense). Work definitely gets in the way a lot and my lack of energy but I’m trying to push through. Anyway thank you for the transparency and I would love to see your growth. New subscriber for sure ❤

Enjoyed the video! You were so opened, and it was inspirational to hear those words. 33 year old here getting started with fundamentals. Thank chuuu!

I'll be 25 this year and going back to my art journey again! Subscribed and looking forward to more :)

4:20 Your Wound will be your Womb!

I watched this thinking how similar your journey to art was to mine. Drawing and painting makes me feel happier. I recently looked back at my art when I was in my teens, it was embarrassing but I saw how much I've improved more than 10 years later. My parent thinks you need to be naturally gifted to draw, not seeing my whole art journey not believing I can find work as an artist. I have been feeling low these past week thinking I was late into drawing, if only I got serious sooner. However, watching this and reading the comments lifted up my spirits, as I'm not alone. This was a great video, and I wish you a successful art journey :)!

dear Kaitlyn, I LOVE YOUR DRAWING! thank you for sharing, your videos inspired me.

I am 25 and now taking art seriously. It is just my passion to draw.

27 yr old here, I am just starting to really take art seriously... its never too late! love the vibes of your videos!

Your sketches are so good! Thank you for sharing your story with us!

I just want to say Thank you. Thank you for this video, for telling the story of your art journey and reminding us it’s never too late. I’m 44 and I’m starting again, I have done some commissioned work for the past few years, but really want to step up my creative game. I also have a fulltime job and I had to set some goals outside of work to get serious, so I’ll be at Hyper Japan in London his summer, with lots of new art and merch fingers crossed 🤞🏽. I love the drawing at the end ❤ Subscribed so i can follow your journey.

I started at 14 and quite at 19 till 23 .I am getting back to art 💪🏽 . Currently 23 years old .

my story sounds so similar its crazy.. this is really inspiring