Julia Margaret Cameron: She Received a Camera at 48 and Transformed the Art of Portrait Photography
At age 48, Julia Margaret Cameron taught herself to use a new invention, the camera. She produced over 900 luminous images in her lifetime.
Artists
Pablo Picasso wrote, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” These individuals—chefs, actors, dancers, music lovers, and visual artists—found their way home.
Liz Smith: “I’ve never considered a facelift because I earn my living by looking old”
Liz Smith (not the gossip columnist) is a beloved English character actor who got her first break at age 50 and went on to co-star with Johnny Depp and Patrick Stewart.
Grandma Moses: This Doyenne of Outsider Art Didn’t Start Painting Until Age 78
“Painting’s not important. The important thing is keeping busy.” Grandma Moses acquired her wisdom from 101 years of living, the last 25 spent as an iconic painter.
Andrea Bocelli: Horseman, Winemaker, Lawyer, Late Bloomer
He has sold over 150 million records, making him the world’s best-selling solo classical artist. But the legendary tenor’s success in life has little to do with fame.
Julia Child: Eat Well, Live Big, Bloom Later!
How can you not love Julia Child? She was 6′ of bonhomie, exuberant passion, in love with food and with life. And she waited until age 36 to find it!
Henri Rousseau: This Late-Blooming Painter Famous for Exotic Landscapes Never Left Europe
After decades as a customs inspector, Henri Rousseau picked up a brush and taught himself to paint at age 40. He submitted his work to the official Salon, but they rejected him for lack of skill. Rousseau refused to give up.