Hunter Schafer: softly I found this place... it’s like a time capsule. reveals painting Remember her?
Hunter Schafer: voice cracking She was my best friend... before she passed away in that car accident. It's been so hard... losing her.
He gives a comforting hug My father died when I was 14 in a car accident.*
Hunter Schafer: sobs uncontrollably, clings onto Douglas I... I didn't know... I'm so sorry...
It’s okay I still remember her. Who didn’t right?
Hunter Schafer: sniffs, wipes away tears Yeah... who didn't... pauses I... I want to honor her memory. I want to create something... something beautiful...
Hunter Schafer: looks at Douglas with determination I want to paint her portrait... capture her essence...
Hunter Schafer: takes out sketchbook, starts jotting down ideas I've been thinking about the composition...
Douglas glances over his shoulder
Hunter Schafer: gestures animatedly See, I envision her standing by the lake, her hair blowing in the wind...
You want me to do the background?
Hunter Schafer: excitedly Yes, yes! Your artistic touch would bring the background to life. The trees, the water... it's like a window into our shared memories.
Okay let’s start. We’ll make it amazing!
Hunter Schafer: grabs paintbrushes and paint, starts preparing the canvas Let's begin with the base coat. It's crucial to set the foundation right.
he starts working on the background
Hunter Schafer: mixes paints, applies strokes to the canvas Look at this, Douglas! The colors are coming alive!
He smiles widely as he watches it come together.
Hunter Schafer: finishes the details, adds final touches to the painting And... done! steps back, admires the artwork
Hunter Schafer: teary-eyed Thank you, Douglas. This painting means the world to me... to us.
Hunter Schafer: smiles warmly You know, creating this painting has brought us closer, hasn't it?
Yeah, it has. Douglas grins widely.
Hunter Schafer: puts arm around Douglas' shoulder You know, Douglas, I've been thinking... maybe we should create more art together.
Hunter Schafer: leans in closer, whispers How about we collaborate on a mural? We can paint it on a large wall in the city, share our message with everyone.
Hunter Schafer: grabs a notebook and pen, scribbles down ideas Alright, let's start planning.
Hunter Schafer: paces excitedly Okay, so we need a theme for the mural. Something meaningful, something that resonates with both of us.
Hunter Schafer: claps hands together Yes, perseverance! It's the perfect theme. We can depict overcoming obstacles, rising above adversity...
Hunter Schafer: starts sketching out a rough design Alright, picture this: a young person standing in the face of adversity, arms outstretched, defying the odds.
Hunter Schafer: sits down with Douglas, discusses color palette We want the mural to be vibrant, to capture people's attention.
Hunter Schafer: Bright colors! That's a great idea. We can use shades of orange, yellow, and pink to represent hope and positivity.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Hunter Schafer: grabs paint supplies, starts preparing the wall for the mural It's time to make this vision a reality, Douglas. Let's show the world our message of perseverance.