![]() I expect your revised budgets to be on my desk by the end of the day today. He raised his hand against further comment. Not only do these materials avoid the clichés so often found in works of bronze and marble and wood and so on, they also have the very great advantage of being free.' You will no doubt correct me if I am wrong. Far more interesting, far more relevant sculpture is being produced nowadays using – I believe the term is "found materials". I say again, we are in the twenty-first century. I suggest, Mr Singleton, that you, like the rest of my staff, are mired in the backwater of outmoded methods of artistic expression. 'The increased need for copper in the developing countries has driven the cost of bronze through the roof,' said Dennis. Your expenses, Mr Singleton, have been extremely heavy for the past several terms.' 'I believe that leaves only sculpture to deal with. Matt's dark eyes flashed and his cheeks turned a mottled red, but he shut his mouth firmly. Matt's sexual preferences were well-known, but only the head ever made snide – and untrue – suggestions that he numbered his male students among his amours. 'I'm sure your innovative and devoted young students can solve the problem, Mr Thomas.'Ī quick intake of breath, sounding like a hiss, came from nearly everyone in the room. 'I've asked every term I've been here, but we still have only a cheap office–' 'Even for that, the students need a proper colour printer,' said Matt. The giclée print can be beautiful if properly done. Prints have been made for thousands of years by the ancient techniques you so admirably try to teach your students, but we live in the twenty-first century. 'And the same applies to your students, Mr Thomas. I believe it requires neither film, nor darkroom, nor chemicals, only a camera and a computer.' Before the infuriated photographer could reply, Chandler turned to Matt. 'Perhaps,' said Chandler sweetly, 'you've heard of digital photography? The latest thing, or so I'm told. 'I spent the morning trying to work out how my students can learn without film, chemicals, paper and proper darkroom equipment!' ![]() 'We've cut to the bone already,' roared Sam Andrews. There was an immediate uproar of anger and disbelief. I want you to look at your materials requests and cut them at least in half.' I'll not keep you long, but I thought you'd want to know well in advance that we'll all have to tighten our belts next term. 'Budget constraints, my dear man, budget constraints! Which brings me to the principal reason for this meeting. 'We could do,' said Dennis, 'if the cleaner would honour us with her presence a bit more often than once a term.' We really must ask the students to keep the studio a bit tidier, eh, Mr Singleton?' He directed a humourless smile at Dennis, whose sculpture students worked tirelessly to keep the studio as clean as was consistent with their work. I'm sure your latest opus needed a great deal of arduous planning and attention. 'Ah, Mr Andrews, so good of you to find time to join us. 'Another "Survey of Art History" lecture,' murmured Will. 'Of course I've often visited Greece before, but what architect can resist the pull of the pure classical influence that pervades that country? Not only the Acropolis with its unparalleled structures, but the small, lesser-known gems that await one around every corner. John Chandler, the department head, was droning on, apparently oblivious to the murmurings of his subordinates. 'With any luck he'll get caught in a political riot,' replied Matt, frowning and sinking lower into his chair. ![]() 'And who's keeping us all here, I'd like to know?' said Dennis under his breath. ![]() We have important matters to discuss, and I for one am eager to be off on my holiday to Greece.' I presume that our missing colleague will appear in due time, but I do not propose to wait for him. Dams Severn House Publishers Limited Copyright © 2015 Jeanne M. The Gentle Art of Murder A Dorothy Martin Mystery By Jeanne M. ![]()
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