Phil was relieved it had all worked out. “I was a bit rough on him, but he seems to have carried on. Impressive – it’s going to be interesting to watch his progress.”
“I expect he’ll top the class,” Jane said. It wasn’t just his work she liked, it was his passion – it was contagious and made the whole class a pleasure to teach.
“I’d like to see him do drawing in an honours year,” Phil said. “What’s his major?”
“I’m not sure. Painting I think.”
“Painting.” Phil almost spat the word out. “I don’t get why so many students choose painting, do you? In fact,” he sighed, “I just don’t get painting.”
Phil was an installation artist and it wasn’t the first time Jane had heard him say that. “He could still choose drawing for honours if he wants,” she said, “but he’s got a year to go before he h
