All I had to do was get my fear out of the way' | Ellie Harold Timestamp
- Andy McIlvain
- Sep 6
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 7
Video from Timestamp
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.
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.' from the video introduction
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