John, the road already taken is set, but you can turn off into another path anytime. I'm an artist who's travelled a lot of side roads, back roads, wood roads and the occasional garden path. Could have continued up any, stopped or turned back on a few, mostly due to having to make a living in a culture not friendly to women artists.

What I produce now is unique, mature, and satisfying, if not lucrative.

Take a squint ahead. Your muse is likely not far off.