I just wrote this, and couldn't not post it.

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The skepticism left John’s eyes. “Hm. Well that’s good, I wouldn’t want to deny Claude his opportunity to paint my portrait. He needs a second sitting.”

Sherlock giggled. “Did he try to get you to pose in the nude?”

“Disturbingly, yes.”

“Oh, John, tell me you didn’t refuse! It’s just what we need over the mantle!”

“We compromised on shirtless.”

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Question: Do you have (or, indeed, are you yourself) an artist?

I'm not brilliant, but I do enjoy pootling in watercolours, graphite and coloured pencil... and the idea of shirtless John is rather inspirational.