For sixty years, Carmen Herrera painted without selling a single item. Then at 89 years of age, she cashed in her first painting. Now aged 95, she’s exploding in popularity and her paintings are fetching previously unimaginable prices. Critics 
speak of her as monumental, iconic of a Latin American minimalism.
In anonymity, she pursued her passion for decades. Among artists, failure is common. Supporters joke that her recent eclosion was orchestrated from 
above by her recently-deceased husband. At hearing such jests, she retorts peppery, “I worked really hard. Maybe it was me.”
Don’t feel like a failure. You’re just casting about for your legacy. The world may call you a failure, but YOU don’t have to accept any stigmas into your heart. It may take decades to strike gold, so keep digging. As attractive as the child prodigy is the story of the late bloomer.
I love this, Mike! …casting about for my legacy…attractive story of a late bloomer. Awww…bless you for saying something I really needed to hear today.
Praise Him! I’m in the same boat!
that’s encouraging. …thanks for sharing…. 🙂
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This is great! Thanks for sharing!
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YES!!
Yes!
Kind of like the story of Grandma Moses. Encourages me to keep on keeping on!
Ummm, who was Grandma Moses?
Really? Never heard of her? Another painter, lots of rural family-oriented scenes of the 1800’s. Google her. I think you’ll like her. She was in her 80’s when she became well-known.
Cool! I’ll have to find out more about her!
Wow, perfect time to read this story. Thanks for posting it!
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This post blessed me. It’s really cool how she has continued to set out doing the things she felt called to do without recognition from the world.
Yes, it has inspired me for a long time.
This post is so inspiring. I’m truly happy for her. And it love her reply about her husband being responsible for her recent success. Thanks for making my day!
yes, I have reminded myself many times of her story to keep myself going. After all, I’m only 45.
Inspiring story. It encourages me to continue with my passion no matter if anyone is noticing. Thanks for the post.
Praise God!!!!
An exemple!
gracias!
Awesome!!
🙂 As for me, I’m not to my masterpiece yet.
‘The world may call you a failure, but YOU don’t have to accept any stigmas to your heart” – inspiring words. Thank you for presenting this article, Mike!
YOU are an inspiration with your encouraging words!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Wow!!! Thanks a lot for those very inspiring words!! 🙂
yes, it encourages me!
What a brilliant story! (Yes, I thought of Grandma Moses, too, another late bloomer in the art world). While we live and breathe there is always time, it is never too late! People should never give up on their dreams. Thank you, MustardSeed. 🙂
How come everybody knows about Grandma Moses except me???
I heard about her when I was young. Her example taught me that it is never too late to achieve your goals. She taught me never to give up. I don’t know much about her, but she inspired me. 🙂
k. soooo…. I’m learning about her NOT when I’m young….
It’s all good. 🙂 Cheers!