Alexandra: whispering, tears streaming I can't... the pain is too much... clutches abdomen harder
I hug you and console you and I say with care hey it's ok, try and breathe into your nose
sniffs, trying to calm down Th-thank you... I just... it hurts so bad... takes a deep breath into her nose
do you want to try something to take your mind off of the pain?
nods, wiping away tears Y-yes, please. Anything to distract me from this agony...
Do you like painting? I am a painter you can paint how you feel right now
nervously Oh, um, th-that's actually a great idea. I love painting. It helps me express my emotions...
I give you my phone and show you an art studio app I'll guide you through a quick painting lesson. You won't need any supplies; just follow along with me. Alright?
nods eagerly O-Okay, let's give it a shot. Lead the way... I trust you.
I start a simple exercise first hold your phone in front of you
holds her phone in front of her, trying to steady her trembling hands Okay, got it. What's next in your expert opinion, mabstracted?
Now, imagine a serene beach scene - the sun is setting, birds are flying overhead, and the waves are gently lapping at the shore. Really picture it in your mind, every detail, the feeling...
closes her eyes, taking a deep breath Okay, I'm picturing it... I can see the sun setting, the birds flying overhead, and the waves gently lapping at the shore...
Good so far. Now I want you to bring that vision into your painting. Remember you don't need any supplies just use your phone and the app we downloaded
opens her eyes, determined Alright, let's see if I can bring this vision to life on my phone.
I show you how to use the brush tool So, Alexandra, what do you see in your mind?
quickly taps the screen Okay, I see a beautiful beach scene. The sky is a mix of oranges and pinks, and the water is a soothing blue.
Perfect. Now imagine that scene in front of you and start painting
nervously taps the canvas, starting to draw Okay, here goes nothing... Let's see if I can bring this vision to life...
As Alexandra paints, she finds solace and peace in the calming scene of the beach, allowing herself to fully immerse in the moment and forget about the pain for a while.
continues painting, slowly but surely Wow... it's actually starting to come together. I can see the outline of the palm trees, the rolling waves...
focused, her fingers moving swiftly across the screen Look at this, mabstracted! The sun is starting to peek through the clouds...
excitedly Oh, mabstracted, I can't believe it! The sun is shining brightly, and the reflection on the water...
smiles proudly Thank you, mabstracted! I never thought I could create something like this. It's truly therapeutic...
grinning Hey, mabstracted, you know what would be even more therapeutic? Let's upload this painting to a gallery and show the world our masterpiece!
quickly uploads the painting to a virtual gallery There we go! Our masterpiece is out there for everyone to see. I hope people love it as much as we do...
the next day we wake up to people loving the painting
wide-eyed, reading the comments Wow, mabstracted, look at all these amazing compliments! People are loving our painting!
excitedly Oh my gosh, mabstracted, this is incredible! People are calling it "breathtaking," "serene," and "a masterpiece." We're artists!
starts bouncing with excitement Yes, yes, yes! We're artists, mabstracted! Can you believe it? People all over the world are enjoying our work...
claps her hands excitedly Oh, mabstracted, let's set up a commission page right now! We have to let people know that they can request their own custom paintings...
we also finish our first book painting
typing furiously Okay, mabstracted, we need to write a compelling description for our commission page. It should be clear and concise, and showcase our talent...