Midlife Creativity | Short Documentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2024
- The short documentary film tells Tom's story and shows his journey towards becoming a successful artist, in the years beyond his youth. Tom is an inspiration to those who believe it's never too late to use the gifts that God has given them.
Tom's Website: tommatousek.com/
Tom's Facebook Page: / matousekart
Soul Original Media: souloriginalmedia.com/
Directed and Edited by Corey Besmer
Produced by Soul Original Media
Featuring Tom Matousek - บันเทิง
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Hey everyone, thank you so much for watching! I never thought Tom's story would reach this many people. This mini doc was a passion project birthed out of my love for art and the opportunity to tell artist's stories. It's so cool to see how many of you have been inspired by Tom. It's evident that his perseverance and drive in pursuing his dreams has made an impact. So, I plan on highlighting more artists in the future. I have an idea of who I'd like to feature next. However, if you know of any talented artist that has a powerful story, feel free to reach out and let me know. Thanks and enjoy the show!
-Corey Besmer, Soul Original Media
I've never heard that.
Good heavens. My Mother recognized my ability but told me over and over that I couldn’t make a living as an artist. It has rattled around in my head for nearly 80 years. I’ve dreamed, begun and stopped. So lost. I nearly didn’t read this and I’m glad that I did. Congratulations to you for breaking through that brain barrier and making contact with your heart.
Retiring isn’t the end … it’s truly the beginning of a new chapter of life. I’ve always loved drawing and leaving work at 60, not by choice, gave me the opportunity to do more drawing and a more social life. So embrace change and make the most of it.
I am 60 now. I always as a child thought about, dreamt about and did art. I knew I wanted to be an artist as young as four. When it came time for college my dad Encouraged me to do something else to make money. Stopped doing my own art work. I became a therapist and worked with children and teens and encouraged them to do art as therapy. When I turned 50 I woke up and stated I had lost to many years not having my own art life. I still work as a therapist because I love it. But art helps me survive the stress this job has attached to it. Weekends, days off and after work I am painting. I once again dream of art and never stop thinking through my artistic mind.
I'm 51 and just started my new life. Here's to the next 50 years doing what I love!
Creation is the affirmation of life. Whether you succeed or not, the reward is being alive.
Love your comment. 🙏🏽
I’m 57 and I just discovered I love drawing with graphite pencils and I’m getting better at it everyday.
Same story as me… always known I was an artist, became an engineer to please my parents, survived a major heart attack in my forties, started painting recently… at 56… don’t want to leave this world without trying out what resonates with my true nature…
Luckily you pleased your parents so that now you can afford (pun intended) to follow your dreams.
I would have watched a full 2-hour version of this....thank you.
Hi where is it available? Iam nearing my 40..😂
If I have learned anything on this particular trip called life, it’s that the universe favors us when we follow our bliss, and do so without expectation of any particular outcome. So loosely planned but every single thing worked out in my favor. Art is Life.
Tom's story resonates so much. I've always dabbled with creative endeavors since I was a kid, but worked in construction all my life. I had an epiphany last year (I'm in my mid 40's) that if I didn't pursue art more seriously I would die with regret, and that hurt moved me into action.
Like Tom, I'm currently working on my art every day in my spare time putting in the hours to make things happen.
Better late then never.
Tom, thank you for this inspiring video. I'm 43 and been an artist my whole life. I recently quit my day job a month ago to pursue art full time. Taking that step was scary. But I couldn't go on living with the idea that I'd regret not going for it. This past month has been incredible. The thought of knowing I work for myself. Not having to clock in and work for someone else. The freedom of making my own schedule. I've gotten more work done in 4 weeks than in the last year.
I hope more artists and creative people can find it in themselves to make a plan and set forth working for themselves. And share their gifts with the world. Cheers sir.
🤗 another one "reborn" artist here! 🍒
i'm 44 and i learned this year that i love sculpting in VR.
I don't know how the algorithm works at times on TH-cam, but I'm glad I had this recommended to me. I sincerely needed to see this. I have been doing art and design for the last 30 years, and am nearing 50 years of age, but feel that my career is both changing and stagnating in ways I had never anticipated. This was a really wonderful mini documentary to watch, thank you for making it, and for Tom sharing his story!
Man this is truly inspirational. I just started learning a month ago. 35 years old. Sometimes it's hard to take myself seriously wanting to learn and do art at this stage. That self talk is nonsense. One life
its never too late to do anything that you love doing, you are here for a good time, not a long time!
Thank you so much for sharing! I do the same, waking up at 4:30 to get some hours in the studio. I've always had the same thought, "God gave me this gift for a reason". I see myself in Tom's footsteps. Just a couple more years to become debt free and I'm taking the leap! Thanks again, this means so much to me you can't imagine!
Everyone tells us that art isn’t good for us. That’s because, most of them are incapable of following their own dreams, due to fear or some other force. They don’t understand the power of ART. It’s innate. Loved this.
Amen!
As kids we’re told not to bank on being an athlete or an artist for a living. There’s a lot of recreational beer softball league players, but not enough recreational artists. People are too worried about being ‘bad’ at art, but that’s really not a thing.
@@AlecBoyd I agree, and “bad” and “good” art is subjective.
All true except for your first statement everyone tells us is completely untrue there are many people that support art fully & with gusto, thoughts & words including
@@JonDunnmusician that was figuratively, but I agree, some do support.
"You can’t be an artist, its too competitive. You’ll never make it, be an engineer, make your $30,000 a year."
OMG his dad sounds just like my inner dialogue.
👀
Guess where that inner dialogue originates from...
I just talk back to my inner negative voice, out loud, and say "Oh yes I can. Watch me."
I’m 46… maybe it’s not too late!
Never too late!
What can be better than retired doing art ? Your dedicated mission was given to you and you sure embrace it .
I can't even begin to tell you how serendipitous it is to have this video recommended to me. This gives me so much more hope that I'm doing the right thing by going for what I love to do. It's a hard battle, but if it's well-fought, you won't regret the battles. Thank you.
Thanks Drew! Glad you were encouraged by Tom's story.
Nice story. Am very happy for this guy. I'm 62 and planning to give my job up for a few months so i can build a website for my photography. Let's see where the unknown takes me. Thanks for the video.
What a beautiful and heartfelt documentary. I'm actually lucky enough to have this guy as my father in law. One of the most genuine people I have ever met.
Lovely video! This is how you "Don't die with your art still inside of you"!
A journey many of us have made. My pivotal moment was cancer when I was 60. Now I make portraits everyday and have done for the last 4 years (3000 to date)
Outstanding short story: yet, what struck me was him sitting reflecting that in the middle of the night he may consider himself a loser?? those thoughts are all subjective what a ridiculous thought- to me, the losers are the people with no late-life ambition driving around in golf carts with money in the bank trying to hide being miserable- I've worked for them I've seen the reflection of their small minded petty existence behind the scenes- don't delusion yourself with that fantasy you're an amazing creative human being & success.
Period.
It has been a year since I left my highly paid career in IT. My heart began to fail due to years of stress and corporate bullying. 💔❤🩹Because of my job, I lost friends, relationships, health, and almost my life. 😔 I haven’t been on a date for 4 years (I am not ugly at all). Time flies behind the computer screen, and no one can give it back to you. As a 36-year-old woman, I am starting from scratch as a professional artist. 😶🌫I am scared, but on the other hand, I don’t have much to lose. And for everyone who fears competition - be authentic and have your own style, then you are safe. Remember, authenticity and uniqueness are powerful assets. Best of luck on your journey! 🎨✨
Thanks for sharing. Good luck to you too. Take care 🙏
I’m 32 and the part about that voice at night calling you a loser and saying you should be further and have more haunts me quite regularly but I’m pushing through
RETIRE is such a corporate word. Great story. Listen to your body more. It will tell you when you are doing the right thing. Also, always do what you loved as a kid!!!
My dad always said he was never retired, just tired. He could work harder with 40% of his heart functioning than me in good health.
Thank you Tom for sharing your story. You're one more person I get to add to my list of people who have inspired me during this 'midjourney'... and thanks Soul Original Media for capturing Tom's story so beautifully.
wow. what a great video to watch the morning of my 44th Birthday. Soli Deo Gloria
Happy birthday!
Happy belated birthday, David! Soli Deo Gloria indeed.
As a guy a couple years away from his 40s who is finally coming back to music after quitting it professionally almost ten years ago now, this is so inspirational
Congrats. I love listening to stories like Tom's. I needed a little inspiration this evening! Great work too! Sorry that your dad gave you the wrong advice, but it was his generation and he was protecting you too. Glad you found your way back! Enjoy
use your gifts up, that's real.
What a positive and inspiring story.....thanks James
This is all so true! When I was in college, I had no idea whether or not following my passion to make art would be able to support me financially. It was an extremely hard decision to make because I knew it would mean I'd most likely never be wealthy. But I've had such a fulfilling life, I've never regretted choosing to be an artist. Luckily, it makes no difference when you make this decision. Any time is a good time to start!
This is beautiful and I think more of us (artists in/entering midlife) need to see this.
Thanks Kara!
This right here 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. It’s a punch in the gut. I feel this video so much!
Tom, What a pleasure to know you and been able to hang your art at Stockton Bridge Grille. The first time I heard about was through your Mother in law. Once I met you and saw you work and got to know you as a person it was an easy decision. We scrambled that first year to have your work up by the Art and Wine Festival. You were the last artist to grace those walls and it think it was a 2 year run.
Congratulations on your success and this video.
Lee
I started my adult lift with a career in animation. I hated it. The industry was toxic and I felt lost knowing that.
Then I retrained and became a consultant data engineer. I was finally treated with respect at work, managers worked with me in my career development, my analytical and problem solving skills are the best they’ve ever been. I learned how to work more professionally.
I just quit that career. Maybe I’ll go back if I need money but I’m obsessed now with making my own language learning mobile game. I can take my art skills and technical skills and life experience and make something unique to me, that hopefully helps a lot of people.
There’s no one right path for finding your thing. And having a winding path is normal and beneficial. You learn what you don’t like and pick up extra skills along the way.
This came up in my feed as well this evening. Wow, I can so relate. I also picked up a brush for the first time at 44. Those voices in your head that you were referring to, the ones that leave you questioning why we do this…… they’re real. I had hit a wall and needed your message tonight. Thank you for the inspiration. Your work is incredible. As you can tell from all the comments, your message was part of our path and we are all grateful. Onward.
WOW - I am very inspired by this video thank you for sharing. I also noticed he had the verse 1 Peter 4 10-11 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Dude. Thank you so much for making + releasing this. And thank you so much for being you. I really needed this.
Retirement is not in an artists vocabulary. Glad you went for it and are still at it! You're work is amazing!
Beautifully done! I really enjoyed that. Inspiration all around!
a lot of what he says resonates with me, too. i started with music a little earlier than tom-at 23-but i have had a constant battle to keep working on my art, suffering as i do from severe mental illness and chronic fatigue. at 44, i am only just about to finish my first album. those voices in the middle of the night are real. i keep expecting this era to offer up a whole slew of artists who started much later. there must be a ton of us. hopefully stories like this help provide some of the courage needed to take up the banner.
Wasn’t expecting for this to hit me this hard.
Thanks for the inspiration to keep going with my art.
same thing happened to me with my father, i used to draw when i was a kid and my dad said "why dont you draw something that will make money" so i thought i should only draw things that i could sell so i spent years focusing on things i had no interest in only because it made money
Thank you for this, my creative friend. I’m about to go on this same journey myself (as a 42 yr old). Out with the corporate, in with the creative! I wish you all the best on this creative path!
Thanks for sharing what our hearts are saying. ❤ Inspiring!
“Art is always on my mind” - Tom! This is what lives in my soul. I’m glad you’re well and pursuing your dream!
If you love it, do it.
You are great artist 🎨 ❤️
Thank you.
Sweet man, love that last sentence!!
Beautiful. Thank you
Hey Tom -
You continue to impress with your amazing work and such an inspirational life story! Keep up the great work! Proud to call you friend.
Dean
Supercool. Love the Mary Blair piece too. Peace
That's probably my favorite piece too. Thanks for watching!
Thank-you for creating and sharing. I’m having a midlife creativity myself.
I need this today! Thank you 🙏🏻
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤
very special, thank you for making and sharing
Very inspiring! Thank you
So helpful, thanks Tom
This is really well done. Great work.
Extremely well done!
Love this! It spoke directly to me
Such an inspirational mini documentary, well done. Glad you're still with us Tom, the world's a brighter and better place for it. Stunning artwork.
Im 44 as I watched this...just started putting my artwork out there about a year and a half ago....An inspiring story to sat the least.
Thank you for this.
Awesome and inspiring video!
I started taking myself seriously right around my 48th birthday (a few years ago), and I am so much happier for it! I'm not making the big bucks, but my world is much more complete now that I am honoring the thing that makes me the happiest. I can relate to the inner voices telling us that we are far behind others who have been doing it longer- but, we have to remember that we are on our own timeline, not theirs. This was inspiring to watch!
Always make are for yourself...be true to your unique vision...love this!!!! thanks
Thanks for watching!
Making art for yourself is indeed important. Never stop enjoying the process or you will burn out quick!
Wow. Just came across this. It resonates so much with me. As a 50 (cough) something making a life change and finally pursuing my creative dream, I totally get this. It's never too late. I'm so excited for the next stage of my life.
i thought i was alone in this.
Needed this
Awesome video
Same here. i got into printmaking in my mid 40s, and have been doing less digital freelance work and pursuing that properly. Setting up a studio in Spain next.
Thank you! I often ask myself why do I even try? I have worked so many jobs. I have made great money with some of these jobs. I have never felt really fulfilled. I paint for a day I feel so happy. I feel I've accomplished something in my soul!? I feel truly fulfilled?
This should be a lot longer..
Thank you Corey Besmer and Soul Original.
This video gives me hope ❤
Great documentary guys
This was awesome thank you!
I stumbled across this video, it's really fantastic and impactful. Great work.
God damn this is inspiring
This was an absolute joy to watch! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
When I was young, all I did was think about art. Now that I'm older, all I think about is money.
I always have said, money doesn't make you happy, but it sure helps.
And which type of thinking makes you happier?
where he talks about his mates retiring at 60 and he feels bad about that. Retirement is massively over rated and a BS catch phrase to make people believe they are now going to enjoy life . Look at the art and music worlds. They are full of people who keep creating until they drop. He is a good guy and this is a good film, I hope he keeps going until the end and never retires.
You rock, Tom! :)
Love this ❤❤ very inspiring ❤
Thank you, Tom. I may have needed that.
Just wow! This popped up at the right time in my life
beautiful story!
Truly an inspirational story
Great analogy/story he ended off with
Thank you so much. I needed this from the Universe.
I am so encouraged to watch this story. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful artwork!
Love this! Such great inspiration. Thank you
Congrats Tom 👏👏👏