His family was impressed and they praised his talent.

Meaning: His family felt admiration or surprise because of his artwork and they expressed admiration or approval of his natural ability to do something well.

Choice of Words: Impressed means to feel admiration or surprise because of something someone has done or achieved. Praised means to express admiration or approval of someone or something. Talent means a natural ability to do something well.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Judges impressed by talent.
• They praised him for his creativity and talent.
• They praised her talent and imagination.
• The detective's clever deduction impressed his colleagues.
• Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
• Hard work beats talent when talent fails.
• Sweat beats talent when talent doesn't hustle.
• Perseverance conquers talent when talent gives up.
• Dedication defeats talent when talent slacks off.
• Resolve triumphs over talent when talent rests.