❝How do you feel about being my taste tester?❞ Rosemary tried out a new tomato soup recipe so she needs someone else’s opinion on it.
“I’m up for it. I have experience with being my friend’s taster for all kinds of things.” It was something they genuinely enjoyed doing, and it gave them an excuse to try whatever their friends were making.
❝I’m glad you like it. Do you think you’d like to take it home?❞ Since they modeled for her, she thinks it’s only right if they are able to keep it.
“Absolutely. It’ll go really well with the colors I tend to use in my home. It’l be rather lovely to have as part of the interior.” They were already coming up with ideas about where to place the portrait.
The moment her friend expresses their approval a huge smile appears on her face. She is proud of the portrait, but the fact that her friend likes it too is an added bonus. ❝You really think so? I’m glad.❞
“It’s so stunning, I just really like the way it looks so otherworldly and cloud details are so nice to see.” They couldn’t help but be incredibly grateful for the effort that had to have gone into making this portrait.
❝I took some…artistically liberties, but it still looks like you.❞ As she explains this, she walks to her little studio where the portrait is. There is no doubt that the painting is of Saima. However, it is all done in various shades of blue and looks as if they are made of clouds.
“Artistic liberties are great. Allows the artist to add their own style and creativity.”Saima happily follows her to the studio. When they see the painting in all the blue colors, they give a little gasp. “This is absolutely gorgeous.”
❝I’d like it very much, thank you.❞ Rosemary wasn’t sure if they would agree but she is very glad that they accepted her offer. ❝I’m warning you now though, it’s not really that fun. It’s a lot of sitting still.❞
“Appreciate the warning. But I’ve modelled for people before. So it wouldn’t be any trouble to sit still for a long time.” After all, even if it was a chore to sit around for a while – serving as the inspiration for someone’s work made the effort of remaining still worth it. At least in the eyes of Saima, it did.
❝Would you ever consider modeling for me?❞ Rosemary has painted several of her friends in the past, and she thinks Saima will be a fantastic subject for one of her pieces.
“Modeling you say?” A small bit of nostalgia creeps into Saima’s mind. Thinking back to the days where they had been a muse for varying artists, not that the inspiration thing had ever really gone out of style. “I’d be honored to model for you – if that’s what you’d like.”
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