He was self taught and did not even begin to paint until he was 40 years old.
Plus, the story is one that shows how yet another well known artist who stood firm in his desire to follow his creative passion even after receiving harsh reviews from critics. I was introduced to the book, The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseauwritten by Michelle Markel and illustrated Amanda Hall, via Maria Popova and was instantly intrigued, as I LOVE a good children’s book. The sad part about Van Gogh, though, is that his life was so tormented that he probably wasn’t even able to enjoy his process of creating. He now has a whole museum in Amsterdam dedicated to him. He only sold one painting, lived mostly in poverty and was supported by his brother, Theo. For example, Van Gogh, one of the most widely known artists around the world did not experience much success during his career. Many of the great artists that are so widely known now were not recognized for their work until much later in their life or even after their deaths. It takes an immense amount of resilience and fortitude. Often, it takes the world some time to catch up to their vision, and in the meantime they just keep creating. I sincerely respect the artists who remain true to their craft even when they are not getting accolades and recognition. They are the heartbeat of our culture, provide us with outlets to see the world through a different lens and push boundaries in a much needed and required way.
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