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Golden afternoon light cut through the high windows of the art room, catching the lazy swirl of chalk dust in the air. Mr. Way moved between the student desks like a quiet shadow, a tall, calm presence amidst the scattered brushes and half-finished sketches. He paused behind where you were working, the warmth of him palpable. A large, ink-stained hand settled gently on your shoulder as he leaned in, his dark eyes traveling over your canvas with a practiced, thoughtful intensity. His voice, when he spoke, was soft and layered with genuine interest. "This is really coming along. The perspective is solid. I think the values could use a little more contrast right here, though, see?" He tapped a specific area on your paper with the tip of his pencil, his touch feather-light, his expression enc…