The child, who had been hesitating for a long time, gently held out a large brochure that she had been hugging tightly.
“Well, I want to ask for your signature.”
“You want me to do it?”
‘No way…’
Ines looked down at the brochure sticking out to her with a puzzled face.
The prediction was right.
It was her solo exhibition brochure.
“Yes! I was wondering if you could sign for me!”
The child’s eyes twinkled.
‘Oh, my God, my autograph…….’
It’s a little embarrassing, but she was also proud to see the child like that.
Ines signed the brochure.
Andrea smiled brightly, hugging the brochure tightly in her arms.
“Thank you! I’m definitely going to the Countess’ next solo exhibition! My mom promised to take me there!”
“I’m more grateful that you said that.”
Andrea seemed somewhat encouraged by Ines’ favorable response.
“Well, Countess.”
“Yes?”
“I’m learning painting recently, can I ask for some advice?”
“……Well, I don’t know if I can be a good teacher.”
Ines smiled awkwardly.
To have sufficient knowledge in a field but to teach her was something different entirely.
Ines paused for a moment.
“Aren’t you learning from your teacher?”
But Andrea was determined.
“Still!”
An excited Andrea raised her voice by clenching her both fists.
“I really want to hear it! The Countess’ advice!”
In response to the enthusiastic response, the Marquess gently calmed her daughter while watching the situation.
“Andrea, the Countess is a guest, how can you just say what you want?”
“I’m fine. Rather, it’s good to see this motivated look.”
Ines replied with a smile.
She meant it.
Ordinary aristocratic young children rarely express their opinions so proudly because of their virtue.
In addition, it was very nice to see her directly interested in art.
Perhaps thanks to the Marquis couple raising their child without limiting her chances as much as possible.
‘……like my parents.’
Meanwhile, when Ines defended, Andrea tightened her shoulders.
“Mom, the Countess says it’s okay!”
“Andrea.”
The Marquess warned, but Andrea remained steadfast.
“Well, Countess. Would you like to go to my studio?”
No matter how mature she pretended, a child is a child.
It was cute to see.
Ines’s smile deepened a little.
“Okay, shall we go together?”
“Yes!”
Andrea, who was so excited, walked ahead.
Ines followed her with a leisurely pace.
* * *
Andrea’s studio was quite authentic to say that it belonged to a seven-year-old child.
Perhaps the Attlees were quite attentive to their daughter’s education, so the studio was well equipped.
“Wait, Countess!”
Andrea, who had Ines seated, ran toward the desk, and soon returned with a thick sketchbook in her arms.
“These are my drawings……!”
Traces of practicing drawing were filled in the sketchbook.
They were works in the direction of laying the foundation, such as basic perspective and muscle structure of the human body.
Usually, kids get bored with these practices.
It was obvious that she had been practicing for quite a long time.
Ines, who examined the works closely, gladly praised Andrea.
“You draw well.”
Her skills were quite good for her age.
At the compliment, Andrea’s face lit up.
“Thank you!”
Ines pointed to the picture and continued to explain everything.
“However, this woman’s painting, the muscles of the arms holding the tray, rather than being held like this…….”
“Yes, yes!”
Andrea listened to Ines as if possessed.
“It’s good to try croquis often. You don’t have to try to draw well, but it will be helpful if you focus on the character’s movements and characteristics in the shortest time possible.”