Livejournal entry alert:
Every time I gather enough energy to head to the Met to sketch I tell myself « Just focus. Don’t talk to people. Maximize your study time»
Then, of course, something happens.
Today I sat down to sharpen my Pitt pastel pencil and this girl asked, « Are you an artist? »
In haste I replied, « I just practice and study. »
Funny how I become slightly awkward during that first interaction then open up, ask a question, and end up having a wonderful conversation and discovering someone I have a few things in common with.
She writes poetry but is an attorney for a living. We encouraged each other to continue our art somehow.
I ended up recommending a book to her. Then when I asked her name, I discovered that one of the main characters in that very book has exactly the same name, spelling included.
What are the odds?
Hannah, I wish you the best and hope that one day I see your poetry and novel published.