How I found Art after my Retirement
- anahidb
- Aug 10
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 22
I never imagined I would become an artist. For over 30 years, I worked as a system analyst, living in a world of logic and precision. Art was something I admired from a distance but never thought I could create myself.
When I retired, I wanted a challenge—something new to keep my mind and spirit engaged. That search led me to Artbox Studio, run by the inspiring artist Sylvia Megerdichian. I still remember the first time I picked up a brush and painted simple geometric shapes. Surrounded by talented artists in ArtBox Studio, I was encouraged to keep going, even when I doubted myself.
With no formal art education, I learned by doing—exploring colors, shapes, and feelings with each canvas or paper. What started as an experiment soon became a passion. Painting opened a door I never knew existed.
Now, at 71, I look back and realize: it is never too late to discover a new passion, to create, to grow. My art is more than paint on canvas or paper—it’s proof that curiosity and determination can transform any stage of life.
I love this... this is so inspiring and so true. So deeply proud of you!!
Growing up, I was always labeled as someone strong in Math but “not good in Art.” I carried that belief for most of my life, convinced that art was something other people could do, but not me.
That’s why discovering painting later in life has been such a surprise and a joy. At Artbox Studio, Sylvia Megerdichian had a little sign pinned in the bathroom that read:“It’s OK to paint outside of the shapes.”
That simple phrase was a turning point—it gave me permission to challenge those old labels and begin creating.
💭 I wonder, did you ever carry a label from childhood that held you back? And how did you move past it?
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