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Tweak says, "Koi koi!"

Neal Caffrey (caffreynated) wrote in thedisplaced,
@ 2017-07-11 16:01:00

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!network post, baelfire, diana prince / wonder woman (dcu), henry mills, leia organa (legends), maya lopez / echo (616), neal caffrey, pansy parkinson, rogue (92131), scott summers / cyclops (616)

Seems as if all the universes have one thing in common — the need to find a job.

Still considering looking at the government. Not 100% on the fence about that, though. Had my run with the feds, and that might be enough for me. Besides, it wouldn't be the same without ~~Peter~~ my friend there with me.

So my fall back is art. I have taught art before, and am willing to take commissions if anyone is interested in a portrait. I'm skilled in all mediums, even sculpture if that's something you want. Never know when a person will want a bust of themselves just in their hallway.

Let me know if you're interested. In the meantime I've painted these replicas if anyone wants to purchase them:

Image 1

Image 2

Image 3

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	aintalady 2017-07-11 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	Those are really good. Think I like the second one the best. (Reply to this)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	Why do you paint pictures that other people have already painted? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	So people who can't afford the originals can have a copy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	I thought that's what prints are for? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, but a painted copy maintains the texture of the paint. It looks different. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	Ok, I guess that makes sense. Texture seems important for some of the paintings. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	Especially for Renoir and Monet (the first and second). Around then painters were starting to experiment a lot more with different brush strokes, it was a huge change from the more realistic styles that came before it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	The first one makes me think of rain. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

ashtawawidiwin
2017-07-11 11:46 pm UTC (link)

Impressionism tends to be very atmospheric. It's about trying to catch a moment in time, like the difference between candid photos of people going about their day and posed studio shots. Before that no one really painted outside much so you didn't see those subtleties in the light. They've got that one up in the big art gallery in Chicago, if that's the same as back home. The effect is even better in person.

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	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	You've been to see it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	I did a big art tour for a while. Just flew to different cities to visit the galleries and try the food. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Which was your favorite? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-12 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Paris and Rome. Paris has the Musée d'Orsay which is full of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work. It's a lot smaller than the Louvre but I spent a lot more time there. And Rome just has culture and history everywhere you look. It's brilliant for sculpture and architecture. Plus, gelato. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-12 12:59 am UTC (link)
	I'll add them to my list of places to visit someday. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	Your knowledge of art is impressive. Last place I was at there weren't a lot of folks interested in the classics, and I land here and find you and Diana. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-12 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	~~Art was the only~~ I've loved art and dance since I was little. No language barrier. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	I already took the high school teaching job. There's been about sixteen or eighteen people turning up to the monthly art days at the community centre though, so there might be some call for regular lessons over the summer or for non-students. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:41 pm UTC (link)
	If you build it, they will come. I'll go to the community center and see what I can set up. But it sounds a little too much like volunteering and if I'm going to survive here I'm going to need cash. ~~Though I have an idea for that already~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-12 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	The money is a problem. We're not exactly in the middle of a thriving economy. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	brokendeal 2017-07-11 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	Are you going to teach again? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:42 pm UTC (link)
	That's the plan. Are you interested in art? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	brokendeal 2017-07-12 04:13 pm UTC (link)
	I'm enrolled to start classes in the Fall for an art degree. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-07-11 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	Those are exquisite replicas Neal. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you, Diana. Is there anything in particular that you like — a specific artist or a painting that I can paint for you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notlykmostwomen 2017-07-12 07:03 pm UTC (link)
	That is a difficult question to answer. I greatly enjoy studying the surge of art from the Renaissance period up to modern day. Though Greek art holds a special place in my heart, for obvious reasons. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	worshipfullness 2017-07-11 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	Those are lovely. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you, miss. Are you interested in art? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	worshipfullness 2017-07-14 12:47 am UTC (link)
	I enjoy art, yes, and I've enjoyed seeing art here on Earth. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	slymshady 2017-07-12 12:45 am UTC (link)
	What's your teaching philosophy? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 04:00 pm UTC (link)
	And suddenly I feel like I'm in an interview... To further my students, of course, and to cultivate a love of art and culture. I think it's important to get to know each student since each student is unique, and to help them find the best way to learn and not just force feed them whatever I think they need to know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slymshady 2017-07-12 04:21 pm UTC (link)
	Scott Summers. I'm the Headmaster of the Ellie Phimister School. It very well could be. We're a new charter school so still rounding out some of our departments. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pugmylife 2017-07-12 03:03 am UTC (link)
	None of these are Picasso. I am sorely disappointed. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 04:01 pm UTC (link)
	I was in an Impressionist mood, Pansy. I'll paint you a Picasso, though. Or at least an original in his style. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pugmylife 2017-07-12 04:06 pm UTC (link)
	That's quite all right if you're not in the mood. But aren't you impressed I remembered his name? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 04:12 pm UTC (link)
	I'm always impressed with you, though I think I've gotten used to you calling his Pistachio (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pugmylife 2017-07-12 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	One day I will call them all by their correct names and you won't know what to do with yourself. (Reply to this) (Parent)