I'm a nautrally gifted artist who can draw almost anything at anytime. I do this spontaneously, always having paper and pencil at hand. The other day, in the park, I found myself drawing a classy woman who sat on a bench opposite to where I sat. I had a sketch pad with me, so it was obvious to anyone that I was drawing. She was drinking a Diet Coke and posed and winked and obviously was enjoying the experience. When I finished, I held it up to show her. She smiled, and walked over to me, then dumped the can of coke on me and it, walking away telling me to "take a photo next time." I was completely flabbergasted at such behavior. Did I do anything wrong?
Sundaed in the Park, New York, NY
Dear Sun:
Well, no and yes. It is always polite to ask before you commit someone's likeness to any media. Gifted artist or not, some people are offended if their likeness is captured for all to see or anyone to have without permission. Think of your likeness as your soul, the embodiment of your immortal remnants. I am sure that if you let her acknowledge your act, the second part of the story may never had happened. However, her actions were down right barbaric. If she had an objection, she should have waved her hands and said "stop" or chided you after the fact with a firm, but civilized "next time ask me." However, she chose to assault you - yes assault - and destroy your handiwork by defacing her own likeness. If I were you, I'd preserve the drawing - coke stain and all - frame it and hang it on a tree in the park. Label it "Diet Bitch!" because, if nothing else it truly depicts the reality of her soul, may she get a twist in her panties and chaff!
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