It Was Only Time

by Cheburashka1

Brian thinks he has lost Justin in the bombing, not realizing that he has moved to New York. They meet again years later and realize that its far from over between them. But can they fix the mistakes of the past and find their way to a future together?

12. Summer

It Was Only Time

Chapter 12 - Summer

June was a big month for Justin's fledgling art career. Both gallery showings at Mercer Fine Art and the Newberg Gallery of Contemporary Art scheduled for June were successful and all four of Justin's paintings were sold either on the evening of the event or within days after. Since both shows were relatively small and close together, Justin didn't invite anyone from Pittsburgh to come, though he told everyone about both opportunities. Both galleries expressed interest in displaying Justin's work in the future, making similar arrangements to the one he had with the Dozier Gallery, except they would be displaying one painting a month each.

At the end of June Justin found out that he came in 2nd in the mural competition, winning $5000. His canvas of the miniature version of the mural and his preparatory sketches were put on display in the lobby of the new building among the works of the top five contestants. The competition was mentioned in all major art publications around New York, and the display was open to the public for the next two months, while the grand winner worked on the mural.

Justin's star was slowly, but definitely on the rise to the excitement of everyone back in Pittsburgh and Toronto. Justin was equally as happy, especially because the competition winnings meant that he could finally afford to rent studio space, which he desperately needed. He chose studio space that the Arthur Loring Gallery owned and rented out to artists, since it was extremely convenient for work and because he got a break in price due to his being an employee.

In July, Justin found out that he won the regional competition and his work advanced onto the national round, with the grand prize being $10,000 and another public display of the work. The winners would be announced on Labor Day.

Disclaimer: All belongs to Showtime and CowLip.

A/N: Once again, anything art world related (gallery showings, competitions and the like) is from my imagination, regardless of how it actually works in the real world. Please read and review!