PAINTED WITH HER NAME Chapter 1

First day of school in Gwanjeon University..

Course: Fine Art and Art History — 1st year college

Noises filled every corner of the classroom..

Haider Noor

*slams the table with his fist*

Haider Noor

You guys are so loud! Can't you see I'm sleeping??

Haider Noor — His sketchbook might hold unspoken feelings he can't yet say loud.

Erin Moreau

Do you think this is your bedroom? *he said while looking at his book*

Erin Moreau — a quiet creative. He studies history of art, writing poems and print making.

Haider Noor

What did you just say?

Haider Noor

*he was about to approach Erin when Jazz suddenly appeared*

Jazz Monroe

Haha! Calm down, he was just joking, right Erin? *scratching his head and look Erin awkwardly thinking he would agree with such an excuse*

But Erin didn't respond and just kept reading his book

Haider Noor

Tss! *pissed off, went back to his seat*

Jazz Monroe

I think you pissed him off, Erin..heh? *confused laugh*

Jazz Monroe — has a strong opinions about art. For him, art should be felt, not just seen.

*someone approaching..

Ethan Calder

What happened just now?

Ethan Calder — He's interested in truth, emotion, and beauty. He could be a painter, photographer, or a visual artist.

Jazz Monroe

Wah! It's you Ethan!

Jazz Monroe

You are about to be late, Ethan!

Ethan Calder

You're just early Jazz, doesn't mean I'm late...

Jazz Monroe

Haha! *proud laugh*

Ethan Calder

Who would've thought we'd still be classmates? Right?

Jazz Monroe

Wanna go out later, after class?

Erin Moreau

You should take this course seriously.. we're not highschool anymore..

Ethan and Jazz approached Erin, trying to convince him..

Erin Moreau

Aaah! What's with those faces... ?!!!

Erin Moreau

You are on a whole new level of creepy!!!

Erin, Ethan and Jazz are classmates since highschool days, and their bond grew even stronger...

A moment later, the professor entered their room..

Professor Kim

Good morning students!

Professor Kim — an Art History subject professor, known for his dramatic lectures and strict grading styles.

Professor Kim

*he said loud and clear*

Professor Kim

I am Professor Kim, I will be teaching you the subject of Art History..

*the students quickly took their seats. *

Professor Kim

Anyway, there are 30 of you in this classroom..

Vivien Thorne (Class President)

Excuse me Professor Kim, uhmm I guess there are just 29 of us, there's one empty seat...

Vivien Thorn — Sharp and dramatic. For her, she doesn't just study art, she lives it.

Professor Kim

Haha! beacuse she enrolled late…

Professor Kim

You can come in now and be the first to introduce yourself..

To help the reader's imagination I included an Image created by OpenAI's DALL•E through ChatGPT.