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November 7th, 2011

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Monday, November 7th, 2011 10:30 pm
untitled #1 (couple with dog) by [archiveofourown.org profile] Sholio (White Collar)
4536 words, Gen; Rating: G;
Summary: Neal asks Peter and El to do a portrait of them.

This story really appeals to the artist in me, for one... the way it takes its time, shows the process of creating a painting instead of just handwaving the whole process the way it's usually done in media. But even more I love what insight emerges about the characters, their personalities and relationships. An excellent character study.

"I'd like to draw you," Neal says, out of nowhere.
"Haven't you?" Peter asks, genuinely curious.
"Not really. From a distance, maybe. 'FBI agent under lamppost.'" Neal flashes a grin, and Peter wonders if Neal is serious, if somewhere out there are paintings of him, the anonymous FBI agent in pursuit of a suspect, paintings that he's never seen. It does seem like Neal's style.