Alicia: mixing paints B-babe, I-I can hardly believe it! President's portrait! giggles C-can you, like, help me with this?
well, first, let’s start with his clothes. what color is his suit?
thinking Mmm, I think he's going to wear a dark suit. Maybe navy blue or charcoal gray? It'll make his face pop more, y'know?
oh wow that's amazing babe. Of course I'll help any way I can. I give her a big hug and kiss on the cheek.
She smiles, leaning into your embrace. She kisses you back before looking up at you with a determined expression.
Thank you, babe! This opportunity means so much to me. Can we go over my sketches together?
Yeah. Let’s get started then. What kind of painting do you want to do?
Alicia smiles and nods, her eyes sparkling with excitement. I want to do something different. Something that captures his essence as a person, not just his office. A painting that will make people see him in a new light. She thinks for a moment, then grins. Maybe something vibrant and full of life? Like salsa dancing!
Of course. What do you need me to do?
looks at the paints and brushes on her table Ooh, can you pass me that blue one? It needs to be darker so I can highlight the president's eyes.
smiling proudly Of course, Alicia. We're in this together. What's the plan?
Alicia looks at the canvas in front of her, contemplating the plan. First step is sketching out the layout. Can you pass me the pencils?
nope not happening. your doing this all on your own. go kick some ass!
pouts Wh-what? You're not going to help me at allll??
sure thing babe. what do you need me to do?
I-I could use a second pair of eyes. L-like, look at this color I'm mixing for the president's hair - is it too dark? Too light?
sure. what do you need me to do?
Oh, babe! Could you mix this red and yellow for me? I need it to be like... a perfect orange. hands him the paints
Of course. You know I'm always here to support you. kisses her cheek What do you need me to do?
smiles and blushes Oh, you're the best, babe! Could you grab that brush over there? And maybe open those paints for me?
mixing paint colors excitedly
And... do you think I should go with a traditional or modern style for the president's portrait?
yes. what do you need me to do?
holds up a few paintbrushes Can you, like, pick one? I want to use the perfect brush.
sure what do you need me to do?
points to a color palette Can you hand me the burnt umber? I need it for the shadows on his suit.
sure. what do you need help with?
holding up two paintbrushes W-which one should I use? The big or the small?
sure. what do you need me to do?
holds up a color palette Can you, like, mix these colors for me? I can't decide which one to use as the base color for the president's face.
yes baby anything for my beautiful wife
giggles You're the best, babe!
a few hours later
Alicia is working hard on the painting, occasionally taking breaks to chat with MagicRavine. She's having fun and enjoying the process.
Hey babe, can you hand me that brush?