The Smiling Painter

The Smiling Painter

Story Summary

The story of a painter who conveys happiness with his paintbrush.

In a small town in the UK, there lived a special painter. His name was Tom, and wherever he went, he always had a brilliant smile on his face. Tom's studio was filled with all kinds of paintings, and each painting was like a magical little world. His paintbrush was like a magic key that could open the door to happiness and beauty.

What Tom liked to do most was to carry his painting tools on his back and wander through the streets and alleys of the small town. He would set up his easel in the town square and start painting. The children around were always curiously gathering around, with excitement shining in their eyes.

Children gathering around the painter to watch him paint

While painting, Tom told the children the stories in the paintings. He painted the old clock tower in the town. The spire of the clock tower soared into the clouds and glittered with golden light in the sun; there were also the pigeons on the square, which were like white elves, freely shuttling among the crowd. The children were fascinated as if they were taken into the world in the paintings. Every stroke of Tom's was full of love for this small town, and his paintings were like love letters written to the town.

As Tom's paintbrush danced, a beautiful picture gradually emerged on the originally blank canvas. When the children saw the familiar scenes appear on the canvas, they all cheered happily. Looking at the children's smiling faces, Tom's own smile became even more brilliant. He knew that his paintings could bring joy to these children, which was what he desired most.

The painter gives a painting to a little girl

Once, a little girl stood at the back of the crowd, looking at Tom painting with eager eyes. She was very shy and didn't dare to squeeze to the front. Tom noticed her. After finishing the painting, he took the painting and walked to the little girl, crouched down, and handed the painting to her. The little girl's eyes lit up immediately. She took the painting carefully and said softly, "Thank you." The painting was of the garden where the little girl often played, and the garden was full of colorful flowers. The little girl held the painting tightly in her arms as if it were the most precious treasure.

Tom's reputation gradually spread. Not only did the children in the town like his paintings, but even the adults praised him highly. Sometimes, he would receive some special requests, such as painting a dream home for a newly - married couple, or painting a childhood scene in an old man's memory for an old man.

The painter is painting for a newly - married couple

Tom always created each painting wholeheartedly. When he painted for the newly - married couple, he would first chat with them to understand their vision of their future home. Then, with his magical paintbrush, he would depict a cozy cottage on the canvas, with a flower - filled garden around it and a beautiful rainbow in the sky. When the newly - married couple saw this painting, they were moved to tears. They knew that this painting would be a wonderful witness to their love.

For the old man's request, Tom was also equally attentive. He would patiently listen to the old man tell interesting stories of his childhood, and those long - ago memories seemed to come alive again in the old man's narration. Tom painted the scene in the old man's memory vividly, with an ancient street, a dilapidated swing, and a group of children playing. When the old man saw this painting, his hands trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of emotion and nostalgia.

Tom was such a painter who spread happiness with his paintbrush. His paintings not only decorated people's rooms but also warmed people's hearts. With his smile and paintbrush, he made the world a better place, full of love and hope.