‘In The Gallery’
A Short Story Series
Time in the Museum – An Illustrated Short Story
Chapter One He lagged behind his wife because he was reading the catalog raisonne of the artist. He was trying to figure out how much time it took for her to paint the painting of the crying violinist. He didn't notice what time it was but his wife did because she was...
Pierced with Love – An Illustrated Short Story
Prologue Dominique was born in France but moved to Chicago when she was just a baby. Her father died when she was seven and her mother raised her as best she could. When she was 18 her mother decided to move back to France but Dominique wanted to stay in...
Stood Up in the Gallery – A Short Short Story
Chapter One Once upon a time there was a very tall woman named Galindra. Most of her height was due to her very, very big head. Without her head she would be three feet tall. But her head was six feet tall all by itself so she ended up being 9 feet tall....
The Forgotten Pants – A Short Short Story
Inspired by a true event. Chapter One Heather played her horn for 3 hours, the entire length of the gallery opening. Her legs were cold the entire time. Chapter Two When she got home and undressed she realized she had forgotten to put on her pants that...
Rock, Paper, Scissors – A Short Short Story
The original painting or a print are available for purchase. A matte and frame is also available. Chapter One The artist had 3 friends. The 3 friends were with the artist at a bar one night when they all saw a very attractive man at the same time. They decided to...
The Nickname – A Short Short Story
Drawing at Crystal Bridges The origin of the drawing was a quick sketch at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. There was an area of the temporary exhibition where people were handing out paper and clipboards and encouraging people to draw. I took...
Mary and Elizabeth – A Short Story
Chapter One The artist, Bethany, was having her first solo art exhibition in 3 years. She had done a series of paintings of nude biblical figures. The painting she was giving her gallery talk about was titled 'Mary and Elizabeth'. It depicted the New...
The Witness – A Short Short Story
Chapter One Penelope was a Tour Guide of impeccable reputation. She knew everything there was to know about the art in the museum, including the current exhibition. She would explain in great detail why the artist made the choices she made and...
The Judgment – A Short Story
Prologue Beatrice was raised by a very judgmental mother who didn't like her much. Chapter One Beatrice saw the mother and daughter on the street outside of gallery as she went up the steps. As she juggled her keys and coffee to unlock the door...
Never – A Short Short Story
Prologue Millicent had never been the subject of a short story before. She had been mentioned in a weird poem her 10th grade boyfriend had written for her when he was high on pot, but never a short story. Chapter One Millicent had never been in an...
The Disillusioned – A Short Short Story
Chapter One Rita got the invitation the same day her date stood her up (she hadn't had a successful second date in 2 years) so she decided to go to the opening alone. She knew the show would have nudes in it, but didn't realize every single...
The Hand Model – A Short Story
Prologue She didn't realize today would be the most important day of her life. Chapter One The Waitress was waiting tables, depressed and annoyed at having been in the city for months and still not having made any friends or making any progress in...
The Trip to the Museum – A Short, Short Story
Prologue She was born in 1975 in Tupelo, Mississippi but moved with her family to Paris, France at the age of 2. She had been married but her American husband had been killed in the Iraq War. She was an accountant and liked to do crafts. She had one son....
The Blue Woman – A Short Short Story
The Blue Woman Prologue She born in 1977 in rural west Texas. When she was born her lips were blue and her father exclaimed, "Well, HELLO Blue!" and the nickname stuck. Her real name was Trinity Amelia Forsyth. No one ever called her Trinity...