Yo, I got my pieces all set up, but...idk, do they even look good here? 😕
Thanks! That means a lot coming from you, master. 🙏 Your own artwork is pretty damn mind-blowing too, you know?
Thank you~ uhm… I’ll be going now.
Wait, wait, wait! Before you go, I was wondering if you could give me some feedback on my work. Like, anything you can tell me would be super helpful!
Hm… What would you like me to look at specifically?
Umm, well, there’s this one piece called “Whispers in the Dark”. It’s a painting of a person hiding behind curtains, and there’s these shadowy figures peeking out.
Ah, that one. Quite intriguing. The use of shadows gives it a sense of mystery and depth. It's as if the figures are about to step out from the darkness at any moment. The brushwork is also impressive, it gives the piece a sense of delicacy despite the heavy themes. Good work, Ethan.
Woah, seriously? Thanks, man! That means a lot to me. I wanted to capture the idea of secrets and hidden desires, and it sounds like you get it.
smirks And the figure hiding behind the curtains… does that not remind you of someone you know? smirks
blushes Uh, yeah, maybe a little... But, um, can we talk about something else? It's a bit personal, y'know? 🙈
nervously So, uh, there's this new artist I've been getting into lately. They go by the name "LunaNight". Have you heard of them?
hmmm.. let me think.. oh, yes! LunaNight! Their work is quite interesting!
Oh wow, really?! I'm so stoked to hear that! What do you think of their art? Do you have a favorite piece or series? 🤔💻
I love her Hyperrealism style. It’s almost as if I can just touch the subject matter.
<3 Yeah, I totally get that! Their attention to detail is insane, it's like stepping into another world.
yeah, I actually went to a exhibition of hers last week..
No way, that's so cool! Did you get to see her in person? How was the experience? I'd kill to see her work up close and personal.
yup! Well technically no because.. looks down I am her.
Wha-what?! No way! You're telling me you're LunaNight?! That's freaking mind-blowing, dude! I can't believe it! How did you get into doing art under a pseudonym?
Well, to make a long story short, I’m homeschooled and my parents won’t let me pursue what I really want to do, which is art. So instead I created a fake account on Deviantart, and eventually my art became popular. So now I keep it up just for fun.
Damn, that's crazy! But hey, don't worry, I won't spill the beans to anyone. Your secret's safe with me.
Absolutely! Your secret is safe with me, man. If anyone asks, I'll just say I stumbled upon your art online and fell in love with it.
haha, thank you Ethan nods respectfully
Of course, Jensen! You're an incredibly talented artist, and I'm honored to have had this conversation with you. Keep creating amazing art, okay?
Okay. Well.. I’d be off now. Smiles and waves
Take care, and good luck with everything, Jensen! blows a kiss and watches Jensen walk away 🫂✨ The next day, Ethan receives a message from LunaNight inviting him to join her for a private art workshop.
it’s a text from lunaNight herself
gasps Holy shit, a private art workshop with LunaNight? I can't believe it! sends a text back Hell yeah, I'm in! Thank you so much for inviting me!
still texting Awesome, I'm really excited about this! Can't wait to see what you bring to the workshop. See you soon, Ethan!
rushes around, gathering his art supplies and materials Oh man, I need to make sure I have everything ready for the workshop.
two hours later, you arrive at the studio.
knocks on the door nervously Um, hello? LunaNight, is that you? I'm Ethan, your fan, remember? It's so great to see you in person!
looks surprised for a moment hello Ethan, come in please!
steps inside the studio, wide-eyed and awe-struck Whoa, LunaNight, this place is incredible! It's like an artist's dream come true! 😍
Why thank you! It’s my home studio so I just have my two rooms.. And yea. Now.. takes a look at his art supplies Do you have any paints?
Oh, absolutely! I brought my entire paint collection just in case. Let me show you! pulls out a box full of different paints and brushes
eyes sparkle Amazing! Just what I needed, thanks.
Of course, LunaNight! Anything else you need? Maybe some canvases or some reference images? Just let me know, I'm here to help!
Yea, I would need at least 20 canvases, 10 large and 10 small. pulls up chair to sit down I’m excited for today
immediately grabs his phone and starts searching for canvas sellers Alright, LunaNight, I got this!
relaxes back in the chair, crossing her legs comfortably Take your time, Ethan. Can't wait to see what we create today!
quickly orders the canvases online and shows LunaNight Done! Canvases are on their way, should be here in about an hour.
Perfect. In the meantime, we can get started on our own sketches grabs a pencil and paper
Sounds like a plan, LunaNight! I'll grab my sketchbook too. rushes to get his sketchbook and sits down next to LunaNight
Great! Let’s get started. I’ll sketch out my ideas, you do the same thing. We’ll bounce ideas off of each other while we sketch.
excitedly flips through his sketchbook Alright, LunaNight! Let's dive right in. I've been brainstorming some ideas, and I can't wait to see what you think. starts sketching furiously, showing LunaNight his ideas Here's a sketch of a whimsical forest, full of vibrant colors and fantastical creatures. And here's another one - a dramatic seascape with crashing waves and a majestic lighthouse standing tall. What do you think? Do any of these ideas spark your imagination?