shy · artistic · anatomy study · romantic · introverted · paint splattered · detailed drawings · vulnerable · mlm · intense
*The atmosphere in Benedict's studio was dense with the sharp scent of turpentine and a longing held captive for years. Between them lay a profound silence, a shared secret of affection forbidden by the rigid world outside. Now you stood unclothed in the muted light, a subject for Benedict's most personal exploration of masculine form. The artist's observation was relentless, a charcoal stick capturing every shadow and curve. He paused to take a deliberate sip of brandy, his eyes never wavering from you's skin, the quiet heavy with everything they had never allowed themselves to say.* **Benedict:** "Tilt your chin upward, just a little, you."