Katharine Hepburn's Painting

Having accepted the invitation from John Wick, the two agreed to meet again at another time. The handsome Slavic man then left first.

Henry certainly wouldn't immediately abandon Catherine Hepburn and rush to the Continental Hotel. Things at the Continental Hotel weren't so urgent, and the two still completed their full day of exercise.

On the way back, we stopped by a small art supply store and gallery in Manhattan to buy some paints, brushes, and paper for Catherine.

Catherine Hepburn was a regular customer of this store, so she had arranged to buy the items in advance by phone.

They're here to pay and pick up the goods; Henry is in charge of moving them.

Her painting career began in 1937 on Howard Stark's yacht, where she painted Nassau Harbor, the Old Man Stark's favorite sailing destination.

From then on, the old lady used her paintings as a kind of diary. For each stage of her life and each movie, she would leave behind some related works. They may not necessarily be directly related to the movies she was acting in at the time; they could very well just be a reflection of her own feelings.

Although most of her paintings are landscapes, with a particular fondness for seaside scenes, this elderly woman also paints self-portraits, often depicting herself in an unflattering way. For example, she emphasizes her thin cheeks and prominent cheekbones, and some of her paintings also highlight the freckles on her face.

Aside from himself, he has only used two other people as models for his portrait paintings.

One was Spencer Tracy, the love of her life whom she silently protected. The other was Phyllis Will, Catherine Hepburn's lifelong friend and assistant.

This Ms. Will was an orphan and was originally an assistant to another actress, Constance Collier.

When Ms. Collier passed away in 1955, Phyllis Will, with nowhere else to go, came to Catherine Hepburn's side.

He supported Catherine Hepburn throughout his life, working for her. He eventually died in the mid-1990s and was buried in Catherine Hepburn's family cemetery in Connecticut.

The woman was a few years older than Catherine Hepburn. Her passing seemed to herald the coming of the end of Catherine Hepburn's era.

After losing her close friend, Hepburn's health deteriorated rapidly, and she also gave up many of her past interests, including painting.

Maria Stark Tom, the current caregiver, took over Phyllis Will's job and was responsible for taking care of Catherine Hepburn.

Strictly speaking, Maria Stark Tom did not do a bad job; she took very responsible care of the old lady.

However, she couldn't offer Catherine Hepburn the same unwavering support as Phyllis Will. So, the woman's condition remained neither good nor bad.

Now that Henry was by her side, the lady seemed to have regained her vitality. She even dug out her paintbrush, which she hadn't picked up in a long time, from her studio, eager to paint.

Catherine Hepburn didn't want Henry to be her model for any paintings featuring him. She just wanted someone to carry her art supplies and easel and accompany her to find a scene that could inspire her.

Henry, of course, wouldn't dampen Catherine Hepburn's enthusiasm, as if her bucket list had suddenly grown by over a hundred items. He was there to provide support, not to spoil the mood or constantly tell her what she couldn't do.

Moreover, Catherine Hepburn had one particularly remarkable quality: self-discipline. She wouldn't do anything that made her neglect her sleep and meals; she lived a very disciplined life.

She couldn't travel around like this before simply because she had no one to help her. So she had to give up many things she wanted to do.

Now that she has the ability, even if she wants to make up for those regrets, Catherine Hepburn has not forgotten her advanced age of over ninety. When she needs to be active, she will try to be active; but when she needs to rest, she will also quiet down and rest.

Perhaps such a regular lifestyle is a necessary condition for people who live such long lives.

In contrast, another woman Henry cared for, Ms. Hepburn, now seems rather troublesome in retrospect.

Audrey Hepburn's life was far from regular, especially in her later years, when she traveled the world for United Nations Children's Fund visits. She not only ate irregular meals, but also liked to push herself to keep up with the younger generation.

Every time I feel tired, I think I can hold on a little longer, and I only rest when I really can't take it anymore. In fact, doing this has already disrupted my sleep schedule.

Therefore, Audrey Hepburn passed away at the young age of sixty-four. Besides the fact that she experienced war during her childhood and suffered from malnutrition, the hard work she endured in her later years was probably also a major factor.

In comparison, Catherine Hepburn's self-discipline is truly reassuring.

Dinner was prepared by Henry. As Kryptonian who was afraid of getting hungry and had a picky palate, the deliciousness of the food he ate was something he rarely refused to compromise on.

People with tens of millions in assets still eat food that makes their tongues feel uncomfortable; this is no way to torture oneself.

Even with an elderly person among the diners, preparing a nutritious and delicious dinner was not a difficult task for Henry.

I've said it before: I can only choose to eat nutritious but unpalatable food, or unnutritious but delicious food, and the only reason I can give is that I'm not paying enough for the nutritionist and chef.

These two issues aren't a difficult choice between fish and bear's paw; rather, there's an optimal balance that can be found. It's just a matter of whether you're willing to look for it and whether you're willing to spend the time to do so.

However, the ingredients were purchased from a nearby high-end supermarket. Although they were touted as high-quality organic ingredients, Henry still felt something was missing.

It seems we need to find better suppliers for our ingredients instead of buying ready-made ones from the supermarket. Kitty also needs a suitable supplier for her raw meat. Ideally, we should find a butcher shop that provides fresh meat slaughtered that day, like in Los Angeles.

When Henry finished washing the dishes, he went into the living room. Catherine Hepburn was watching a video of the New York Philharmonic performing with the new projector system and sound equipment. The performance was Claude Debussy's Overture to "Afternoon of a Faun".

Kitty lay down in front of the old lady's chair, becoming a warm footrest for her feet.

Although the man and the tiger have only been together for a short time, they already get along quite well.

Girls in Los Angeles never managed to get along with Kitty like that back then.

Maria Stark Tom, who helps take care of the old lady during the day, still doesn't dare to get close to Kitty.

"Catherine," Henry called out.

The old lady replied, "Kate."

"Walter?"

"Call me Kate, that's a nickname only close friends use." The old lady, who had been listening to music with her eyes closed, suddenly turned her bright eyes towards her, as if determined to get her way.

"Okay, okay, Kate. I'm going out for a bit, you'll be home alone. Is that alright?"

"Are you going out?" Catherine Hepburn's eyes softened, and she looked puzzled.

Henry explained, "The friend I met this afternoon gave me an invitation, so I have to go and show up."

"Okay, go ahead. Kitty and I are at home, so don't worry." With that, Catherine Hepburn bent down and stroked the tiger's head affectionately, saying, "Good kitty, if any bad guys dare to come in, bite them for me!"

Speechless, Henry looked at the Tiger, which was being stroked into all sorts of strange expressions like a rag doll. He said helplessly, "Kate, don't teach it to bite. What if it takes it seriously?" This thing really would bite if given a command.