I really enjoyed your story, @cool08. I can really identify with the shy artist! It reminds me of when I was back in school, wanting to make progress with art but too fearful and ashamed of exposing my work! I was glad Moyer was able to achieve something good in the end.

By the way, you used the word "maritime" a few times in the story. I was expecting paintings of ships! The word "maritime" means "of the sea." Maybe you meant something else?