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Read along here: https://medium.com/microcosm/things-that-look-like-paint-but-arent-2498d22d04f0 A sentient paintbrush recounts four decades of witnessing its owner's artistic journey. The artist, known for painting nude models, collects buttons from their clothing, adding an unsettling element to his art. The brush describes his techniques and the disturbing effect his paintings have on viewers, hinting at a dark connection between the artist's work and his models. As the story unfolds, the brush realizes the artist is finally painting something authentic, potentially a reflection of his own troubled soul, leaving readers to ponder the depths of his secrets. Comparable works include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty