I giggled. “That I don't doubt. So, were you okay with everything so far?”
“Yeah, it's pretty simple. Just stand there and look pretty. I'm not sure where you're going though, with the whole changing part of it.”
“Well, that I'm afraid is something you will have to wait and see. But I promise you I have a plan, and it's fairly brilliant.”
“That I don't doubt,” he said, copying my prior statement. I smiled.
“Shall we finish? I don't want to keep you past your bedtime.”
“Really funny.”
He downed the rest of his wine, and headed back to the wall to stand once again. At this point, with the entire base covered on the drawing, I could start to add minor details to various areas. This was also a time to add shading. Put shadows where they were supposed to go,
and shade areas like under the eyes, or ripples in the clothing. Once shading was complete, I finished up details, such as eyebrows, the spark you add to eyes to make them appear alive, and the details in his clothing that show the viewer the difference between looking at the jeans he wore as opposed to khakis. Next I added his hair, and provided the type of details that made you think you could see every strand of hair on his head.
“What are you smiling at?”
I looked up, surprised, unaware that I had been smiling at all. Maybe I was letting Jet get just a little too close.
“I didn't realize I was smiling, actually.”
“Well you were, and I have to say, it was stunning. You're a beautiful girl, Natalie. So tell me, why were you smiling?”
“Because I enjoy drawing, and everything was coming together the way it should.”
“Great answer.”
“Thank you, but you're still not getting in my pants.”
He laughed. “Fair enough.”
“Well, I'm all finished. Would you like to come and have a look?”
“Cool. Yeah, I would.” He moved from the wall and met me on my side of the easel. He looked at the drawing of himself and studied it. I was impressed by how observant he was; he didn't just glance at it, he got up close and personal with himself, and studied the details in the drawing.
“This is amazing, Natalie. If I haven't said it before, you are quite good. A true artist.”
I just smiled. I knew I was a true talent, but it embarrassed me to hear it.
“Well, I will need you again next month, and we will change things a bit.”
“Still no clues?”
“Nope, I'm afraid not.”
“Fair enough.”
“It's getting late though, Jet. I should really be going to bed since I have an early class tomorrow.”
“Is that an invitation?”
I laughed, “No. And my roommate should be home anytime, so it's a good time for you to leave as well.”
“Well, I hope I can see you again outside of our little project.”
I rolled my eyes and said, “Goodnight, Jet.”
He winked at me as I nudged him towards the door. He opened the door and headed outside, slowly closing the door behind him.