When she picked up her red book the next time, Mr Finlay had written, 'Your argument that Salvador Dali was little more than a pale imitation of Hieronymus Bosch was interesting, if a little simplistic. B+'
He had stapled a note within:
Teaching art is sometimes as challenging as practising it. Yes, Picasso kept creating art and didn't become a teacher. He had success early, before life got in the way. It was simple for him to choose his own path and create what he wanted throughout his life. Sometimes events change the path you are on, or the path you might have taken. You can choose anything right now. Why not build on your talent and study art? Miss Staverly says you are planning to study horticulture. I can't imagine you are as good at growing plants as you are at painting them. Your painting, 'Trees Behind Water Treatment Plant', was inspired (even if the title might preclude early commercial success).
No, I don't paint. Not now.
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The Keeper
RomanceEvery schoolgirl has crushes, but could a schoolgirl crush last a lifetime? When 17-year old Martha starts at a new school, she carries a glimmer of hope that this time will be different. She doesn't seek popularity, but rather a quiet space where s...
