Starting Later in Life: Why Creativity Has No Expiry Date

There’s a common belief that creativity belongs to the young — that if you didn’t start early, you’ve somehow missed your chance. I don’t believe that.

I came to my art later in life, not through formal pathways or early ambition, but through experience. Life had already shaped me — through love, loss, resilience, and change — and it was from that place that creativity began to surface.

Starting later has been a strength rather than a limitation. I don’t create to prove anything. I create because it feels necessary. There’s a freedom in that — fewer expectations, less comparison, and a deeper trust in instinct.

With time comes perspective. Emotions are richer, memories more layered, and the need to express them more urgent. My work carries the weight of lived experience, and I don’t feel the need to rush or force it into anything it’s not.

Creativity isn’t about age; it’s about permission. Permission to begin, to experiment, to make mistakes, and to grow. That permission doesn’t come from the outside — it comes from deciding that your voice matters now.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to create but told yourself it was too late, I hope my journey offers reassurance. It’s never too late to start. The most honest work often begins exactly where you are. I’d love you to follow along as this creative journey continues.