Susie and Pete strolled around the gallery where her latest pictures be displayed.
They were mostly of a kind of symbolic woman, almost always depicted from the waist or even neck up, in a kind of pointillist style with great use of colour.
And very popular.
Later, over drinks and tapas in a nearby bar the conversation turned to Susie's next phase. She explained that she thought perhaps her women should be portrayed full-length and sometimes naked.
"Actually it might be more than that. I find myself drawn toward adding eroticism to my art. Focussing on the essence of femininity. Which of course lies in the breasts. And between the legs. And has to consider their natural urge to reproduce and thus their need for men."
"Which can often be expressed as lust." Pete commented.
"Yes. Hence the eroticism."
"Have you made any progress?"
"Yes. I have made some studies of my sister. And my partner, Chris. Not together of course!" she grinned. "I'm quite pleased with the studies of my sister, especially her vagina. Or 'cuntΒ΄, as she insists on calling it. I have found it rather difficult to portray with much subtlety. And the clitoris, so important to women's sexual pleasure is so insignificant when viewed. The studies all border on the pornographic. I'm rather disappointed with Chris. Between you and me his penis lacks a certain charm and he has difficulty keeping it erect for long enough for me to draw in detail. He manages to keep it up for quite a while once inside me but soon goes limp if there is no sexual action. If he or I try to help maintain his erection he just ejaculates and that's that!
"I fear I am going to have to look for another model which could mean a few awkward conversations with the men I know! Or their partners! Would you be up for it, so to speak?" she looked at Pete with a sly smile.
"I guess. I'm not sure mine is what you would consider "charming". Nor how long I might pose for with a full erection."
"Oh good. Well you'll have to show me it sometime. I thought perhaps Viagra and my working with no underwear might help keep a man firm?"
"Oh... well yes... that would help. How would it work?"
"I'd sit in a pose that revealed my vagina to you whilst I worked. Or my breasts if you prefer. I couldn't go naked as there are too many surprise visitors. Would that concern you?"
"Not really. Once I was aroused it could be amusing to have others examine me" Pete grinned. "And I'm sure the sight of your vagina would help keep me hard"
"Good. Let's go to my studio and I'll check you out. My sister is coming to model for me later. I might ask her opinion. If you are sure you wouldn't mind?"
"It'll be fine. I hope you both like what I have to offer."
Walking into Susie's studio Pete was taken aback to see a large canvas filled by what looked like an open vagina. He stiffened immediately. Around the room were more, different vaginas in a variety of states. And he guessed ages.
Susie picked up her palette and brushes and began to work on a small detail of her painting.
"I just don't seem to be able to get the clitoris right" she said. "What do you think? You must have seen more than I have. Is it realistic?"
"Is she supposed to be aroused?" Pete asked
"Oh yes! This is part of a series. In the next one there will be a penis about to enter her." She looked down at Pete's bulging pants. "Possibly yours" she said, patting the bulge.
"And in the next will have her properly penetrated. And finally, the trickiest one. I want to capture the post-coital moments when the cum oozes out."
Pete pondered on the implications of what she suggested.
"But first we have to see what you've got. So out with it."
"You can do it if you like."
"Oh no, my hands are covered in paint now. You just drop your pants and boxers."
Pete, feeling slightly embarrassed for the first time, did as she suggested and his erection sprang to attention. Susie eyed it.
"Impressive" she commented. "Quite a beauty I'd say. One I'd certainly open my legs for! Under different circumstances of course. Now let's settle so that I can do a few sketches. You perch on that stool over there and I'll sit in front of you. Now I promised to show you my vagina while we worked."
She went to slip her hands under her skirt. "Ah! Paint and white panties don't mix! Would you mind slipping them down for me?"
She moved close to Pete. He slipped his hands under her skirt, slipped a finger under the gusset between her legs, and felt her wetness. He paused.
"Now, now!" Susie chided. "You may find me a little damp after the pleasure of admiring your tool but just pull them down. I usually find grasping the waistband works best, rather than the gusset"
Pete slipped his finger out, moved his hands slowly over her buttocks until he found the elasticated band. Sliding both hands under the fabric and cupping her cheeks briefly, he slid her underwear down. Susie neatly stepped out of the tangle round her ankles and promptly sat down pulling her skirt up and spreading her legs.
"Have you a good view?" she asked smiling at him. "I enjoyed your 'brief exploration' by the way. It's made me quite wet. Can you see that?"
"Well it's a little dark up there and what with your hair..."
Ah!" said Susie, reaching for the angle-poise lamp beside her. She pulled its head down and flicked the switch. Her open sex was now clearly visible!
"Ah! Hmm... Yes it is definitely glistening" said Pete.