The Master's Child
Taping a fresh sheet of drawing paper onto the board, he strokes over it with his hand, smoothing it, then unclips a wooden case.
Much battered, the corners of the case are worn round, and the brass fittings wear a dark patina, except where use has rubbed the metal bright. Once the timber was varnished, but the varnish has long since worn away, and the wooden surface is pock-marked with coffee circles. Inside are pencils, charcoals and pastels, each set in a slot in careful order. James moves directly to a specific slot, takes the pencil then sharpens it with a small knife.
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