That sucks, but aren’t you glad you didn’t give her the painting now?
Meh. She could still have it if I thought she’d hang it. But I’m not going to offer it.
Go with this imagery. Then hang it in a closet and burn candles in her name.
Have you thought about switching to charcoal as your medium?
Heh. First smile of the day.
OK, someday I will learn to read every single post before posting – so sorry about the turndown, dude. But I salute you for stepping up and taking the risk. You can drink my bourbon any day.
Thanks.
I’m trying to think of a good reply to her. I’m thinking, in part, “If this guy does not tell you every single day that you are the most wonderful, beautiful woman in the world, then he has no heart and no brain.” Probably a little strong.
I really don’t think the email invites a response. The plane has crashed into the mountain. She’s made it as awkwardness-free as possible, take it as a gift. And remember, the gods love and protect those women who kneecap us quickly and relatively painlessly.
And if what they say about artists this should be your best work yet. Just be glad that she was nice enough to tell you up front. I wouldn’t stop talking to her though. Maybe the other guy will not work out then you cna have your chance.
Her email msg. was very tactful and gracious. I’d drop any ideas of flirting w/ her for now. Just acknowledge her kind response. To pursue the point will make you sound a bit creepy. If she’s interested and her current relationship doesn’t work out, she’ll probably find a way to drop you a hint. Until then go back to admiring her from a distance, or look for someone who is available.
I just did. I also acknowleged how difficult it was for me to ask, and I wished her a lifetime of happiness. I hope it was appropriate.
Sounds all good to me, you never want to come across as desperate or needy, it’s a killer turnoff.
She responded to my response, and everything’s good now.
Except for my achy breaky heart, of course.
For future reference, the ideal move when a woman expresses interest in your art is to invite her over to see the rest of your work.
“Want to come up and see my etchings?”
It’s a classic.
Hey, she respects you enough not to jerk you around, or keep you as a spare in case her current interest doesn’t work out. Can’t very well file it under “want” but definitely consider it for “settle for”. Plus, you get to bring your suffering out in your next piece of art!
Oh trust me, tonight I’m going to suffer all over expensive Arches paper. Ironically enough, the paper my ex gave to me for Valentine’s, about an hour before we broke up. Because I was in love with another. Who, as it turns out…
Fuck.
Abstract in black and pink.
Little consolation, but in walking to the cafeteria, I was stopped by a cute female human who I don’t know, but apparently she knows me. She said “Hey, you’ve lost a lot of weight. You look great!” A little further along, a woman who’s a little old and wrinkly for me, but otherwise drop-dead gorgeous, gave me a huge flirt.
It ain’t much, but I’ll take it.
Eep, sorry to hear that, tdn. Well, you’re not waiting and wondering any more, if that’s any consolation.
Now that you’re on a roll, go ask a whole bunch more ladies out. Shoo! Go!
Just for the sake of completeness:
Perfect, carry on.
Back to the drawing board 