Xavier and the blank canvas

Here is my portrait of Xavier about to launch into another painting. He has thrown off the fugue that plagued him these last few days. "I laugh in the face of despair" he claims. Well let's see, it is always a roller coaster with him. But I'm pleased he is on the upsurge again, full of energy for work. I think Norma-Jean's reading really cheered him up. We haven't yet made it to the sea side, attention being focused on preparations for Saturday's ball. Ariadne cheerfully said "the more the merrier" when I asked her if Xavier could come along on Saturday night. I think she is quite interested to meet him. She has been intrigued by my tales of impetuousness and general creative broo haha.