Dr Salem Abdullah Al NuaimiScene 1
Grandfather Abdullah: I'd like to learn to paint.
Granddaughter: There's a workshop nearby, Grandfather!
There is no age limit to learning
Grandfather joins an art workshop, tries watercolours and returns with his first painting and plans to keep learning.
Full English dialogue
Scene 2
Salem: Shall we ask about the workshop, Dad?
Grandfather Abdullah: Yes. I'd like to start with the basics.
Scene 3
Art teacher: Welcome. We'll start with colours.
Grandfather Abdullah: I'm looking forward to trying.
Scene 4
Grandfather Abdullah: This is my first attempt.
Art teacher: Take your time and try things out.
Scene 5
Art teacher: What would you like to paint now?
Grandfather Abdullah: Our sea at sunset.
Scene 6
Rashid: Shall we put your painting up, Grandfather?
Grandfather Abdullah: Yes, and I have another workshop to go to!
View the original illustrated story (Arabic)
Inspired by themes from Guarantees of Senior Citizens’ Rights in the United Arab Emirates by Dr Salem Abdullah Al Nuaimi.