As a teenager, I fancied myself as an artist. I could copy drawings and pictures quite well and was good with pencils, both charcoal and colored. I would draw nice flowers on the sides of the letters and cards I used to send to my family and friends.
Later on with studies and then family life, I never found time or inclination to indulge in this pastime.
None of my kids showed any exceptional talent for art. My 11 year old grandson has shown a lot of promise in this field.

These drawings are from a couple of years back.

In Seattle, he was going to arts camps and learning 3D drawings too. Now like other kids, he is either busy with studies or is playing games on his X-box. No time for art.
I never developed true appreciation for fine art like paintings and sculptures. I do admire the beauty created by famous artists but never had the desire to own it. I guess I’m a simple minded philistine.
I do like pretty photos, drawings of flowers and birds. What I was quite obsessed with a few years ago were flower arrangements. Not real flowers, but artificial ones. Those that never wilt or die. In my home in Lahore, I have a vase of artificial flowers in most rooms.


Thanks Lauren and Maggie for these wonderful nostalgic prompts.
#Keepitalive
#TBTMEMORY
Written for Throwback Thursday # 16, hosted by Lauren this week.
Your grandson has indeed shown some talent, Sadje. I love beautifully arranged flowers. Two years ago hubby and I took a class in Japanese kadomatsu arrangements – they are intended to bring good luck in the coming year. Arranging flowers is not my strong suit but I certainly appreciate them! Thanks for sharing with us again this week.
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Thanks Maggie. There are no bigger admirers of art of young children than their grandparents!
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I cannot disagree with that!
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❤️
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I love those flower arrangements, Sadje. Just beautiful. Your grandson’s art shows so much promise. Who knows? One day he might leave the Xbox for the paint box! Some seeds lie dormant for a time.
Pax,
Dora
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Thanks Dora. Yes, I hope he explores his talent. 😍
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Your grandson definitely has the talent for art. I really hope he gets back to it. There is never enough art in the world. I love the beautiful flowers also.
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Thank you so much Li. 💖
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You’re very welcome. I used to do whatever I could to encourage my younger son to keep doing his art. He still does it, but life has gotten in the way for the most part.
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It always does, unless you make it your profession.
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Beautiful sketches by your grandson, Ma’am, splendid flower arrangements by you. Treat to the eyes. 🙂
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Thanks a Kitty. You’re very kind 😍
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Your grandson does show talent in his drawings. Maybe he will get back to it one day. Your flowers are lovely. I know they add to the ambiance of your home. I have some artificial flower arrangements I have done. I like seeing the color and gracefulness in them. I change them with the seasons. I also have a wreath or basket on my door that I change with the seasons.
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Thanks a lot Patricia. I am happy with my artificial flowers as they stay fresh the year around. In fact it’s something I like to shop for as it adds color to the room. I like your idea of changing them with season.
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Love watching young people flourish creatively. You do have a good eye for art, Sadje, which comes through in your photography.
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Thanks VJ. I hope that he would continue with his art. Though his design teacher says he is showing promise in that field.
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Your grandson’s drawings are so good! He has a natural talent for art and I’ll bet he continues in the future to keep it up. Lovely flower arrangements! 🙂
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Thanks a lot Barbara. I hope so too. Perhaps he can do graphic art!
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I dont love art. Probably because I am blind, so it is meaningless to me, well drawings and paintings are at least, sculpture, clay, etc, I do love. Xxx
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Sculptures you can touch and understand. But writing is an art too. And you write very well.
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All beautiful. Your grandsons artwork is wonderful. Maybe he will pick it back up in the future. Lovely flower arrangements. I love flowers, both real and the fake ones. 🌼🌺🌹 Thanks for sharing, Sadje.
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Thanks Jeff. I do hope that he will take it up when he is older. Or perhaps a version of it. I love the pop of color flowers bring to a room.
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Always my pleasure. Ah, yes, me too, on both.
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💜💖
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Fantastic that your grandson can do this so well. I can’t draw or paint at all, but always wished I could!
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Thanks Lorraine. We all have our talents. You write so well.
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Bless you Sadje. Thankyou. And so do you too.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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My daughter used to draw and paint a lot… since she became a manager though there just isn’t the time most weeks. You’re grandson is talented!
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Thanks Leigha. Life gets in the way of exploring our creative side.
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That’s so cool
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Thanks Gary.
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He’s very good, he’s got the perspective perfect 😊
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Thanks Deb. He had that indeed. I do hope he takes it up when he’s older.
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My daughter does manga art now 🙂
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Oh wow, that’s wonderful.
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Hope your grandson takes it up again! I too have a few artificial flowers to brighten my rooms 🙂
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I hope he does. Thanks Kate.
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Your grandson seems extremely talented! He‘s definitely got the skills for art.
And those flower arrangements are lovely 😻
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Thanks a lot Sam. He is talented alright but has not been into drawing lately.
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These days, the only obsession for boys of his age is video games 😅 *Add play station and Xbox* I remember when PS2 was released, when I was a child. Before we know it, we’ll have PS2000!
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Yup! They are obsessed with them. But perhaps they go bored soon. 😺😀
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I just got back into art, I
Acrylics and Watercolors, I’m just having fun with it. Maybe one day I will be brave and see if I can sell my art projects. 👍
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Wishing you all the best.
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And you as well. Thank you! 😊
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You’re welcome.
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Great art work! And it’s never too late for YOU to pick it up again! 😉 I love your flower arrangements!!
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Thanks a lot Ruth! Thanks. I just may. ❤️
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😉🥰
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Your grandson has excellent artistic abilities, Sadje! And your flower arrangements are lovely.
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Thanks Eugi. I agree with you but I may be biased. 😂
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I love sketches and yours flower arrangement too. Your grandson’s talents are hidden but it might shine, later on.👍🏻
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Thanks a lot Jane
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My pleasure Sadje
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My pleasure as an artist always have been enjoying other people’s art works, from writings to drawings and paintings. Hails!
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An artist can get a better perspective of art created by others.
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Perfectly said Sadje,
Cheers!
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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EXCELLENT ART FRIEND😊👌
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Thanks
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WELCOME😊
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