Chapter 7
Brian decided to hang his Phoenix painting in the study, between two of Alistair’s. “Not because I think I’m as good as him, but it gives me another connection to him,” he told Conley.
“I disagree. You’re just as good, if not better. What you should do is work up some of your drawings, since I’ve got a feeling you won’t part with the painting. Work them up into finished products then take them around to some of the galleries to see what sort of reception you get.”
“Maybe,” Brian replied doubtfully. It was one thing for Conley to think he was better than average. It was another to have gallery owners look at what he had to offer and tell him that perhaps with more practice he might come up with something they’d accept.
By the end of October, Conley had finished cataloguing Ali
