Sunday, February 24, 2013

Of sketches and flirts

I draw while drinking some tea. A man that reached the forties some time ago arrives to the table right next to me. A woman more or less of the same age was waiting for him while drinking mineral water. None of them are beautiful but it's clear that they take so much care of themselves. Their bodies, clothes and attitudes reveal that both spend many time at the gym. He sits down and orders another mineral water. They do not know so much of each other and make many questions, it's obviously their first appointment.
I feel a little embarrassed for hearing this conversation but they speak very loud.
Their talk never leaves vitamin complexes, crunches series, proteins and carbohydrates but slowly gets warmer. Some laughter appear. It's never been frozen but the temperature is definitely rising. Of course without dropping fat indexes and anaerobic exercises. Suddenly, they stand up and leave the bar. He puts his hand on her waist to cross the street as if he wanted to protect her. Only a few seconds, then he removes it.
I think they're on their forties and far from feeling like beating around the bush.
If I'd had watched this scene in a movie I'd had thought the screenwriter was a genius. First date: from hello to my-house-or-your-house in 20 minutes just talking about carbs.
I finish my drawing and feel that they helped me so much to do it.
And to feel this good.

(And again Joni Mitchell coming to my mind while blogging).

Plaza Molina

13 comments:

Katherine Thomas said...

This is such a good post! The artwork is wonderful and so it the story! I think you should write a book of these stories and drawings!

memi said...

Your story adds so much to what is already a rich drawing- I love it- yes, write more!

Shari Blaukopf said...

I agree with Melanie. Write more!! The picture I have of the couple is as well drawn as the street.

Don McNulty said...

Great drawing, love the story, wonderful post!

catalina rigo said...

Un buen dibujo acompañando una historia divertida, qué más se puede pedir?

Lois said...

Maybe talking about 'carbs' is a common language for singles 'first meet.' Who knows but your sketch is lovely

Bajzek said...

Great story and drawing!

John Wright said...

The drawing is lean and sparkling - like the characters in your narrative. The discipline to not paint everything gives this sketch great depth of field.

miked said...

What caught my initial attention was your great sketch, but what a great story too!

Rod MacGregor said...

I saw the fantastic sketch wow!!...Then I read your post..everyone is like that here I reckon. The story compliments the illustration well...or is it vise versa?

VHein said...

Beautiful and elegant drawing, and the best ever "things overheard while sketching" story!

Teresa Giménez Pous said...

Bonito dibujo. La composición está muy lograda y la historia, ni digamos. Imaginación no te falta.

Miguel Herranz said...

Thank you so so much everybody, you're so kind (you must be to forgive my english :)

 
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