Harold Garde was a great-great-grandfather and a renowned artist who continued painting every day well into his 90s.
For Harold, making art was an act of independence. He wasn’t interested in painting for galleries, collectors, shows or museums. He painted for himself.
“I’m rebelling against things I can’t do anymore, options I no longer have,” Harold told Growing Bolder. “But I’m not living in the regret of that.”
Harold had a lot to say about aging, creativity and what makes life worth living. His perspective is a reminder that getting older may change your options, but it doesn’t have to diminish your curiosity, your creativity or your desire to keep creating.
Editors note: Harold Garde died in 2022 at the age of 99.
