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Post by Jade Legrand on Sept 13, 2024 21:16:05 GMT -7
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“Oh don’t worry guys. I have this all planned out.” Jade knew exactly what she wanted to do. She had the perfect idea, “You know that funky old weird painting with the two farmers where that lady is making the stink eyes at that old dude who looks like he is spacing out or something? You-” She pointed towards Mr. Winkler, “-are kinda grumpy so you should be her, and you-” Her finger then moved towards Mr. Gray, “-should be the farmer guy, because you're really tall.”
Jade scuttled closer to the two old guys and lightly nudged them closer together, while of course, the stink-faced janitor spoke up again, “American Gothic? The famous painting? You want us to do that?”
“Oh is that what it is called? I just wanted you to pose with that funky face you make."
The janitor’s scrunched up face fell suddenly, and it was clear that he was looking towards Mr. Gray for some guidance. Jade thought that was funny of him. She’d wondered idly if Mr. Winkler wasn’t super used to dealing with high schoolers, but that seemed weird to her, given where he worked. Maybe he was always this way? Oh well.
“Here! Mr Winkler, you can hold your broom, and uh… Mr. Gray, put your metal arm on your hip!”
Once she said that, she grabbed her canvas and began to reset her station up. She might not have been the best painter, but getting to paint two faculty members at once with their permission? SCORE! |
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Post by Warren Gray on Sept 15, 2024 9:59:16 GMT -7
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I'll get this fire higher
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I got that fire in my soul
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There would be delays in verifying work, but Warren held no evening plans. Commissions were a constant in the crafter's life, but the weekend could easily provide adequate time. Besides, helping aspiring artists with their schoolwork was a blessing for Warren. Artistic fields were an enjoyable topic and participating in the art brought a sense of excitement. The agreement of the at-fault janitor brought a reassuring and almost prideful smile to the metalworking teacher's face. The older man went from refusing to mention it to the student to help with the replacement artwork.
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"Excellent Eddie!" The large man bellowed, laughing before realizing. "I mean, Mr. Winkler."
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The laugh shifted to quieter after he corrected himself. His attention shifted to Jade, listening to the young woman's musings about the possible painting. As he listened, the tall man smiled, enjoying her idea of taking inspiration from old paintings. When she came up to adjust them, Warren put up no resistance to the light nudges of the pink-haired student.
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"No harm in taking inspiration, American Gothic is a famous work," Warren commented.
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As Jade provided instruction, the metalworking teacher adhered. The prosthetic was propped on his hip as he stood beside Eduard. The man's gaze shifted between his positioning and the pink-haired student. Any requested adjustments were made and Warren attempted to match the desired expression Jade wanted. Time passed in that position, and the metalworking teacher was somewhat glad the propped arm was the prosthetic. There were no muscles to stiffen and grow sore from lack of movement. What Warren did struggle with was the stillness... Remaining in one place for someone who constantly remained on his feet working until bedtime was difficult.
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The large man occasionally shifted a little before returning to the original position as best he could. Business was normal in Warren's life after Penny was born. Children required years of work to ensure proper cultivation and to ward away outside influences... and this cultivation occurred when Warren himself was still being cultivated. Being on his feet and working without a break was considered normal at times. Thus, the occasional bounce or shift was difficult for the working man to resist. After hours passed, Warren released a long exhale after another subtle shift.
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"Almost done, Jade?" He asked the student.
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Sketching and painting took time, but after hours of work, Warren wished he suggested Jade take a picture. A picture worked as an adequate referenceable work without the requirement of stillness... However, from this, the metalworking teacher learned he would never make a good model... The required stillness would drive him crazy.
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Post by Eduard Winkler on Sept 15, 2024 20:45:45 GMT -7
EDUARD A. WINKLER Panacea academy, british columbia, canadA Of course Warren was extremely supportive of the girl’s ideas, and Eduard knew he was in for the long haul. He let the girl pose him like some kind of doll, and shove the broom at him, the entire time not saying a word. He decided that he would just have to behave to get to freedom more quickly.
The painting felt like it went on forever. And ever. And ever. And ever. But Eduard kept his complaints inside. Jade seemed more than happy to keep painting them, and was at a time even humming to herself as she kept going. If she was happy to receive his assistance after he’d covered her work, then he would just have to grin and bear it. Well not grin, since the girl didn’t want that. So he supposed that was a relief. Smiling for so long hurt, he wasn’t sure how Warren always seemed to be grinning like a dummy. Maybe he’d just lost the muscles.
A few times, Eduard’s stupid stiff hands dropped the broom on the floor, and he had to bend over to pick it up, but that was nothing like what he knew he’d be feeling like later.
He’d noticed pretty quickly too, the normal stiffness and soreness that crept in after a long day's work, or after standing still too long. This was just much longer than normal, and by the end, his legs were practically screaming. And while he was used to pain, this was probably going to need an ice bath later.
"Almost done, Jade?" Warren said, his voice like music to Eduard’s ears. The gentle giant nearly felt like his savior at that point, even though he’d been so annoying earlier.
Jade’s head popped up over the top of the painting and she grinned widely, “Yeah! Just got a few finishing touches, then you guys can see it! But I don’t think I need you to pose anymore…”
Eduard set his broom on the table and slapped his thighs a few times to bring them back to life, though it didn’t really help with the shooting pain he now felt.
“Okay Pinky. I’m gonna go to the bathroom, I’ll be back."
The struggle to walk out of the room was more than he bargained for, but he was able to run to the restroom and return with enough time to see Jade showing her artwork off to “Mr. Gray”. When Eduard saw it, he couldn’t help but smile. She’d made use of his smudgy blue whatever and painted the two of them over the top of it. Eduard was no artist himself, and he could tell that Jade wasn’t the most skilled of artists, but it looked amazing to him. It was clear that the two figures in the art were meant to be the two of them, and Eduard couldn’t help but actually even laugh at the over exaggeration of his mean mugging directly at the splotchy Warren. He really loved how over the top huge and puffy Jade had rendered Warren’s hair, it almost seemed like a character of its own.
For a moment, Eduard forgot the pain, “Wow Jade, this is really cool.”
The girl seemed to perk up immensely at his words.
‘Thank you Mr. Winkler! Thank you Mr. Gray!! After I get this graded, I want you guys to have it.”
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Post by Warren Gray on Sept 16, 2024 10:05:01 GMT -7
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Relief flooded over Warren when Jade mentioned the poses were unnecessary. Immediately, the large man shifted out of his stationary position, a relieved exhale escaping through his lips. Once freed from being stationary, the one-armed man rolled his shoulders, easing out any stiffness from them. Comfort returned as Warren bounced on his legs, waking his body from the still slumbering. As Eduard left for the washroom, the taller man took a few easing steps to loosen the muscles in his leg. While Jade painted on her finishing touches, Warren paced around the room to satisfy his compulsion to move.
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However, when the art was finished, the metalworking teacher walked over to take a peek. A broad smile stretched across Warren's face when he saw the picture Jade painted. It was not perfect, but art rarely was. There were always imperfections and for somebody learning, the brunette thought it was an excellent piece.
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"Excellent job! I bet the art teacher will adore it, Jade," Warren commended with a cheerful voice and broad smile.
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The golden eyes of the taller teacher admired every piece of Jade's art... and despite the required stillness, Warren was glad he participated! Modelling may have driven him crazy for a time, but it allowed the pink-haired girl to complete her project. At the mention of gifting the picture, the brunette smiled.
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"Awww, you don't have to do that," Warren answered with a chuckle. "Besides, I don't mind helping out every once and a while!"
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Time entered the metalworker's head and he grabbed his phone to take a peek. A whistle left his lips as he awkwardly scratched the back of his head. He needed to get back to looking over his students' work before heading home.
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"Ah, I better head out! I still have a couple of things to do before I head home," he chuckled. "Thanks for the opportunity to be your painting! I'll see you guys around!"
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After his words, he gave a big wave before turning to exit the art room, ducking his head under the frame. There were plans to prepare and projects to look over after all!
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Post by Eduard Winkler on Sept 17, 2024 8:07:37 GMT -7
EDUARD A. WINKLER Panacea academy, british columbia, canadA Before he could get a word in edgewise, the giant man was walking out of the room, and if Eduard wasn’t so sure the guy was used to his height by now he would’ve wished he bonked his head on the doorframe. How could Warren just run away like that and leave Eduard alone with the strange pink haired girl who’d just painted them!?
He would definitely have to drop the man an angry text later. He’d earned it.
Waving him off however, Eduard turned back to the girl and her creation. He really did like it, and while he didn’t want to take the girl’s art, he wouldn’t have minded hanging it up in his apartment.
“If you like it, you can have it, Mr. Winkler.”
Eduard felt himself smile again.
“Fine. Well. If Mr. Gray won’t have it, I will.” Eduard responded, “I bet your grade is going to be great.”
With that, Jade nudged his arm, “Thanks for giving me a funky backdrop too!”
“Right…” Eduard felt that pesky blush sneak up again, “Just let me know when I should come pick it up. See ya around.”
Jade giggled and waved both of her hands wildly, "Bye bye!"
After waving himself, Eduard limped out of the room and went straight to his car. Once he was finally able to sit down, he let out a loud sigh and pulled out his phone to drop a message to the man who zoomed away and left him alone so quickly.
Afterward, he tossed his phone on the seat beside him, started his car and drove back home. Once he was inside, he stared at the blank walls that surrounded him. His old home had been filled with pictures of his family, friends, fire department awards and pictures of his pets. Now there was nothing but a sad, stark whiteness, completely devoid of any color. Maybe it was about time to change that. |
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