Anna Mary Robertson wanted a creative life, but instead, she ended up managing a household, milking cows, and raising ten kids after marrying a farmer named Thomas Solomon Moses. In her rare spare moments, she dabbled in needlepoint and sketching, but a full-blown art career?

No way. Farm life had other plans. 🐮

Then, at 78, arthritis hit, and she thought, "Why not?"

She picked up painting, channeling her rural memories and New York landscapes. Despite zero formal training, her charmingly naive style quickly caught on. Her paintings, brimming with the simplicity and beauty of country life, struck a chord during tough economic times and war.

In 1938, a local art collector stumbled upon her work and set up her first solo exhibition at the Galerie St. Etienne in New York City. The 1940s and 1950s saw her popularity skyrocket, with her paintings showcased in galleries and museums nationwide and even abroad. She became known as Grandma Moses, a nickname that stuck thanks to her warm, grandmotherly vibe.

Living until 101, Grandma Moses proved it's never too late to follow your passion. So next time you're feeling too old to start something new, just think of Grandma Moses and grab that paintbrush—or whatever your dream might be.