When insecure Michelangelo flees to Florence after the pope asks him to paint the Sistine Chapel, he meets an unlikely mentor in a palm reader who prods him into battling his fears so he can become one of the world’s greatest artists.

by beezeebee · Wordsmith · 420 pts September 3, 2021 4 views

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Michelangelo

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beezeebee · Wordsmith · 420 pts September 8, 2021

Hi Odie. Wasn't even aware of any palm reader in his life. I meant to create some unlikely mentor to have him overcome his insecurities, but hadn't done any research at all. Thanks fo the feedback, I will take it into account and craft a new Logline! Thanks so much!

Odie · Maestro · 6,290 pts September 7, 2021

I did some research in the attempt to refashion into an insecure Michelangelo meeting palm reader, paints “The fortune Teller” which gives him the self-confidence to paint the Sistine Chapel, but history showed otherwise 😉
1512 (Sistine Chapel ceiling)
1594 / 1595 (The Fortune Teller)

Consider adding color to this palm reader, she’s a rumored witch or town drunk.

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