'All I had to do was get my fear out of the way' | Ellie Harold Timestamp

In this episode of Timestamp, we sit down with Ellie Harold, a late-life contemporary oil painter, author, and mentor whose work reflects healing, transformation, and the joy of creative discovery. Buy Ellie's Books: https://amzn.to/3KvBRBf (affiliate link) Ellie began her painting journey at age 52, after careers as both a registered nurse and an ordained Unity minister. Today, she paints luminous landscapes, florals, and still lifes from her studio-gallery in Frankfort, Michigan. Her story is one of courage and creativity — a reminder that it’s never too late to embrace art as a calling. Through her intuitive approach to oil painting, Ellie has not only built a respected practice but has also touched countless lives through her installations, books, and educational work. Read the full story here: https://timestamp-art.com/ellie-harold/ We discuss her unique perspective on: 🎨 Starting an art career later in life 💡 How painting can serve as a pathway to healing and self-discovery 📖 Writing and publishing Monet, Mitchell & Me and other reflective works 🏡 Building a studio-gallery in a historic Victorian home 🌿 The role of spirituality, meditation, and nature in her art practice 🕊️ Creating the multi-disciplinary installation Birds Fly In: A Human Refuge This conversation is perfect for artists, students, and collectors who want to understand how art can be both deeply personal and powerfully universal. — Want to support Timestamp? Donate here! https://buymeacoffee.com/mgmttimestz — Artist: Ellie Harold https://www.ellieharold.com/ — Timestamp Interviews with the art world. Website: https://timestamp-art.com/ Instagram:   / time____stamp   TikTok:   / time____stamp   Learn more: https://beacons.ai/time____stamp Listen to Timestamp interviews on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/76yZVdQ... — Help support Timestamp (we're an Amazon Associate) when you buy art supplies with our affiliate links (we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you): Shop for Canvas: https://amzn.to/4nG9q1I Shop for Paint: https://amzn.to/47UVtsh Shop for Brushes: https://amzn.to/4nJQJdQ — #timestamp #ellieharold #artistinterview