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Location, Location, Location: Fiction Friday

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The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.

Photo copyright The Reclining Gentleman

Photo copyright The Reclining Gentleman

Location, Location, Location

Red tried to peek over the curb. “What do you see?”

Yellow surveyed the unkempt lot. “Looks like we are the first ones here. Maybe the only ones.”

“That can’t be good.” Red wanted to be in a proper garden. The possibility of being alone, abandoned worried him.

Yellow noted that the trees were far enough away to prevent resource competition. The tool shed indicated an attentive gardener. Deciding to make the best of things, Yellow stood as tall as possible, taking in the full sun. “It’s kinda nice being the center of attention for once, don’t you think, Red?”
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Too, Too Something

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Lesson 4 of my online sketch and watercolor class covered flowers. I knew not to use a rose, as they are just problematic for beginners. I went to the only two stores in my area that sold flowers. Other than roses and orchids, there wasn’t much of a selection. I ended up with brightly dyed flowers.

Really pink

Too pink?

The flower isn’t particularly recognizable from my paintings. I’m calling that “an artist’s interpretation.” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

First try: Too monochromatic

First try: Too monochromatic

Second try: Petals too similar

Second try: Petals too uniform

Third try: Color too light

Third try: Color too light

Fourth try: Too tired to do another one

Fourth try: Too tired to do another one. This is the one I posted to my online class as my homework assignment.