Does the ability to see mental pictures diminish with age?

We already know Picasso thinks so: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Children all love to draw but most lose their fascination with drawing as they mature. I believe the intensely visual minds of children are a gift to allow them to rapidly acquire language. If you’ve learnt a second language as an adult you’ll know it took far more effort than acquiring your first language! I confess I’m not as proficient at making faces from clouds as I was. So either I’ve changed or today’s clouds have conspired to form less evocative shapes! Any suggestions?

Posted on November 17, 2020 .