[Write the Story] A Conversation Between Artists
Prompt: A Conversation Between Artists
Words: skull, galaxy, expression, trash can, deployment, visitor, brushstroke, decade, forgot, ponder
Story
“And with a brushstroke, the galaxy becomes just an expression…” Thomas gestured with the chopstick.
“Are you trying to channel Bob Ross or did you get a bad Crystal Skull vodka?” Aldous took a pull of his beer.
“Says the guy who took a commission to paint a trash can.”
“Trash CANS, multiple. Many multiples for the Visitors Bureau.” Aldous tried not to sound smug but couldn’t keep a straight face. “It’s the contract of the decade.”
“”They’re trash cans.” Thomas tossed back his drink. “It’s a low-brow, sell out…”
“Oh, right, I forgot you’re Thomas Seavey the One True Artist. The one who can’t seem to do anything but paint in your cellar. Let me ponder that…Hmmm.”
“You’re funny. I have a showing just next week.” Thomas harrumphed. “Next week!”
“Oh, that’s awesome, but doesn’t your deployment start tomorrow?”
Thomas slid off his barstool and straightened his uniform. “Then I guess you’ll have to hang my art for me, won’t you?”
“Why me?”
“Because I’m serving so you don’t have to, brother. It’s the least you can do.”
Word Count: 179
Written: 2/28/19