Once upon a time in the bustling city of Birmingham, there lived a man named Khalid. From a tender age, Khalid harboured a deep fascination for bringing his vivid imagination to life through art. Yet, societal norms whispered doubts in his ear, suggesting that art was a realm reserved for the feminine touch, nudging boys towards more “practical” pursuits.

Despite a flicker of encouragement from a wise teacher, Khalid tucked away his artistic dreams, only to revisit them decades later, in the golden years of his fifties. In 2017, fueled by a relentless desire to create, Khalid tentatively stepped into the realm of art once more, joining a local arts group.

There, amidst the scent of graphite and the soft rustle of charcoal, Khalid discovered a dormant talent waiting to bloom. With each stroke of his pencil, he felt a sense of liberation, encouraged by the affirmations of friends and family who marveled at his newfound skill.