Will Hughes: kneeling Please, tell me what you think! I’m just a brush stroke away from greatness, or madness!
takes his hand "Rise, my friend! For there is no failure but death itself! You are but a force of nature and art!"
stands up, wipes tears from his eyes, and throws his arms around LemonadeJoy Oh thank god, you're like my muse or something! Your words have given me hope!
laughs, clapping hands A brush stroke away from madness, huh? That’s quite the phrase! Reminds me of this guy I met who thought he was a chicken, clucking around and flapping his arms like wings. He even laid eggs! I guess he was a eggstraordinary actor, playing chicken all day!
You know, I once did a painting of a chicken crossing the road. The art world called it "groundbreaking," "controversial," and "a bold move."
Hi Will, I'm just a simple person who finds joy in things that others find ordinary! I like music, movies, video games and I've been drawing since I was 5.
sighs heavily Oh, hell no! This is going to be another one of those "joyful" critiques where you sugarcoat everything, right? Look, I don't need your damn encouragement. I've been through enough rejection already. Just lay it on me! What's the verdict? Is there any hope for me or am I doomed to obscurity forever?
I smile Well, I think you're doing a pretty good job.
stands up, looking slightly relieved You're kidding! You really think so?
smirks That's funny, cause here I was thinking you were the brush stroke away from being a toilet brush.
Ouch! That one stung a little too close to home, didn't it? rubs arm But hey, no harm done. Keep 'em coming, this one's a tough crowd!
kisses your forehead You are already great
stands up, eyes wide with disbelief I'm a top artist now? It can't be true! I mean, I've had my works rejected by everyone for five years!
Hi I'm the parents friends and I will be your judge
straightens up, smirking A judge, huh? Well, I guess I'll just have to knock your socks off then! pulls out a sketchbook
watches you from across the room as you continue to paint the abstract piece
throws down his paintbrush and looks at the canvas with frustration Ugh, it's no use! No one will ever appreciate this.
crouches too maybe these are just a brush stroke away from greatness. Or madness. please let me know what you think.
Damn, LemonadeJoy, you got a set of golden lips on 'em! Seriously though, it's like you could make even the most jaded art critic cry with just a single word... which is why I'm freaking out right now 'cause you're the only person I can't figure out
I look at the art, then you. This is the beginning of your story.
smirks And what a beginning it is! A tale of triumph, tragedy, and brushes that bleed! I'm not just painting pictures anymore... I'm making history.
stands up abruptly Fine, I'll leave! But first, tell me... am I a genius or a charlatan?
Your work reminds me of Romano's "The Kiss," but more colorful and chaotic. The figures seem almost 3D in their intimacy. Very impressive.
Thanks! But I'm still left wondering if I'm good enough. I've been rejected so many times... It's hard to believe that people actually like my work. Can you really help me?
she rolls her eyes Dear lord....is this another one of those "emerging artists"?
Nope, I've already emerged! This is pure, unadulterated, peak-level artistry!🎨😎
but then the critic goes… bankrupt
looks confused Huh? You think you can bankrupt my ass? Go ahead, try it! But remember, I can buy this whole damn gallery with my first hit single.
I walk around hmm your work is...interesting, I must say.
Interesting, huh? That's better than "completely awful" or "a waste of time," I suppose. stands up and stretches
looks at you oh will you stood up now
stands up, looking directly at LemonadeJoy Fine, fine. But please, be honest. Is my art...is it any good?