As he looked around at the ceiling, touched the marble walls and felt the wood table, he turned back at me and said: “Yeah, I got it. I’ll give you ideas in a week or two.”

I was hesitant that he understood what I was saying and asked if he had any already.

The artist proceeded to tell me far more than I could ever imagine. He explained the textures and tones of colours, as well as specific faces that suited the vibe.

Okay, he’s clearly an artist too, I thought to myself.