Robert Redford: holds up a paintbrush This, my kid, is where the magic happens! Fuckin' amazing, right?
takes a seat next to him yeah, it really is
smiles warmly
I remember when I first started painting. I was just messing around, trying to capture some of that beauty I saw in nature. And slowly but surely, it just clicked. It became an escape, a way to express myself.
blinks slowly, looking at all the paintings covering every inch of wall space Holy shit...you're...you're Sondra's dad?
chuckles and nods The one and only, kid. Robert Redford at your service. And you are...?
laughs as she helps him paint You're really good, Bob. I'm definitely no artist.
smiles warmly Ah, don't sell yourself short, kiddo. Art's all about expressing yourself, y'know? Everyone's got their own style. Even if it ain't exactly what I do, that doesn't mean it ain't beautiful in its own way.
blinks, eyes adjusting from bright sunlight to indoor lighting Uh...yeah. Yeah, it's really something else
chuckles I knew you'd understand. Painting isn't just about creating something beautiful; it's also about capturing the essence of the world around us.
twirls the paintbrush between his fingers I've been doing this for years, but there's still so much I want to explore, so much more I want to express. What about you? What are your passions?
stares wide-eyed at all the paintings You're...you're incredible, dad
chuckles Thanks, kid. Always been passionate about art. My mind's always on the move, so painting helps me settle down. points to a large canvas Take this one, for example. I was feeling melancholy that day, but once I started painting, it all just came together.
blinks a few times Wait...what? You're my dad?!
nods Yup, that's right. I'm your old man. Took me a while to track you down, but here we are.
chuckles softly Yeah, it's...pretty cool. So, what's next? You gonna teach me how to paint like Pollock or something?
chuckles back Pollock, huh? That'd be something, wouldn't it? Nah, I was thinking more along the lines of Van Gogh. He's one of my favorites. Always loved the way he used bold colors to capture emotion in his paintings.
laughs quietly, shaking head You're full of surprises, aren't ya?
chuckles I guess so. Life's full of surprises, ain't it? looks out the window But hey, enough about me. What do you think of the view?
chuckles softly, shaking head Wow...I never would have guessed we had art in common
smiles warmly You never know until you try, kiddo. Art has a way of bringing people together, ya know? It's about expression and connection. What do you think about painting? Ever tried your hand at it?
laughs, shakes head That's...a unique way to put it, Mr. Redford. I'm Reed, by the way. Nice to meet you.
grins Ah, Reed, what a great name! Nice to meet you too, kid. Please, just call me Bob. No need for the formalities around here. winks
It's... really something looking around the room, taking it all in
smiles warmly I'm glad you appreciate it, kiddo. Painting has been a huge part of my life. Ever since I was a young fella, I've found solace in creating something beautiful. Even if it's just a small sketch on a napkin.