When they returned to the studio in the afternoon, Lin Xiaowan asked Xiao Han, "When can I start to paint?"
Xiao Han handed her a pencil and said, "We can do it now. Let's start with basic sketching."
"Huh? Do I need to learn sketching before learning how to paint with watercolor?"
Xiao Han laughed. "Of course. No matter what, you need to know how to sketch at the very least. You don't have to be very good. You can learn the structures of things and shading…"
"Oh, okay."
Lin Xiaowan held the pencil as though she was writing, waiting for Xiao Han to tell her what to do next.
However, when Xiao Han saw the way she held the pencil, he could not help but laugh. "You don't have to hold it like this. Relax. Drawing is a very relaxing activity."
"Oh." Lin Xiaowan looked a little embarrassed. She followed his example and quickly adjusted her grip.
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