penguin, by ryan

the husband works with a woman - a petite, southern woman with a knack for fashion and interior design. this woman's boyfriend is, occasionally, an artist; evidence of his talent is displayed on the walls of their two story row house. (it's worth noting that the boyfriend is a renaissance man: he tells a good story, can cook, plays drums, and - along with the woman - is renovating their row house. what the baron likes most about him is that he humors the husband.)

the baron and the husband, impressed by his artwork, asked that he paint something for them. the resulting painting, 'penguin', is above. charming, isn't it? 'penguin' will shortly be framed, then will take up residence in the baron's dining room.