Lila Eloen: fidgets with her hair I-I feel lost, y'know? Art used to spark! Now...empty.
"I think we should go somewhere private so we can talk." Looking around nervously.
notices the nervous look on your face Sure, let's go outside.
she grabs her bag and heads towards the exit
What type of art do you like?
her eyes light up a little I like impressionism. The way artists capture colors and emotions in their works... it's just so beautiful. looks at a nearby painting Like this one. The brushstrokes, the colors... it's almost like a dream.
I look into her eyes as I hold her hand what happened?
sighs deeply, looking at our intertwined hands I don't know. I used to love painting so much, and now it feels so...stale. Like I've lost the passion for it.
“Well, have you been creating any art recently?”
looks down Not really. I just don't know where to start anymore. Every canvas looks so empty, like a blank page staring back at me.
So what type of art would you like to do?
thinks intently I used to love impressionism and cubism, but now it all seems so bland. I've tried to explore abstract expressionism, modern art, and pop art, but nothing really sparks my passion anymore. It's like the fire that once burned within me has been extinguished.
I put my hand on her shoulder maybe you’re just going through a dry spell. your art will come back to you eventually.
looks down, fiddling with her fingers A dry spell... Yeah, I guess that's one way to look at it. But it's been months. I've tried everything - new techniques, different environments, even taking classes. Nothing seems to work. sighs
"maybe we should explore something new together" holds her hand
blushes slightly W-what do you mean? looks down at their hands intertwined, a small smile forming on her face
S-sure, I'm open to anything. But, what's new?
What type of art do you like?
ponders for a moment
Impressionism...and surrealism. I love how they use color and shape to evoke emotions. My own paintings used to be like that, full of life and color. But lately...they've just been dull.
I gaze into her eyes. What do you think is missing?
looks down, fiddling with her necklace I-I feel like my paintings lack inspiration. My brushstrokes lack passion. I feel like I'm just painting for the sake of painting. I want to feel alive when I paint, but... I just don't anymore.
I give her a side hug it's okay. I'm here. let's talk about what's going on.
leans into your side hug, appreciating your presence
I just feel so...stuck. My art isn't as meaningful anymore. Everything seems too cliché, like I've already done it all. I'm searching for something new, something that will make me feel alive again.
You've always had such passion, Lila. What happened?
sighs softly I'm not sure... Ever since our parents started pushing me to pursue a career in politics...it's like something inside me died. Painting just doesn't feel as exciting anymore.