Josh pulled up in front of the Art Center just as Kincaid was walking through the door. “Mr. Kincaid!” he hollered. Tyler stopped and turned to see who it was. “Detective Logan, isn’t it?”
“Yes. Do you have a moment? I think you could help us clear up a few things that might help with this investigation.
“Certainly. What can I help you with?”
“We’d like to know when was the last time you saw the models you used for your latest exhibit. You said after they finished posing for you, they quit coming around, and you haven’t seen them since. Is that correct?” Josh pulled out his pad and started jotting information down.
“To be honest I can’t remember when I saw each one of them last, but it was soon after I finished the piece they modeled for. I thought I had a connection with each lady. I’m not good with times and dates. I let Kim keep track of all that for me. I’m afraid I’d miss my showings if it weren’t for her. Maybe she can tell you. I hate to be rude, but I have an appointment and must be going. Is there anything else?”
“No. Not now.” Josh watched Kincaid walk off.
Josh waited until he left and then headed inside to see if he could talk to Kim. There was no one else at the center, and Kim was just about to close for the evening. She was sitting at the reception desk arranging the brochures on the exhibit.
“Kim. How are you this evening?”
“Hello, Detective Logan. If you’re here to see Tyler, he’s gone for the day. Is there anything I can help you with?”
“What can you tell me about Mr. Kincaid’s paintings? I’m curious about a few things, especially about his models. I’ve heard they posed for him mostly in the evenings. Is there some reason Mr. Kincaid chose to paint with them at night?”
“Oh, yes. There’s no one here at night, so he doesn’t get disturbed. But he also didn’t want people to know who was sitting for him. He’s a very private man. He felt if anyone knew who is models were, they would know about his works before he could do an exhibit. And that would take the element of suspense out of his show.”
“Did you ever see him with the models after the paintings were completed?”
“Not that I could remember. Once Mr. Kincaid finished a painting he was ready for another muse. If you ask me, I think those women thought there was something more to their relationship than just an artist and model. You know how some women can be. Same thing with his fans; they think they are all special to him.”
“I suppose so. Thank you for your help. Have a nice day.”
“Detective Logan, I heard your friend Ms. Hart is going to be the subject of Tyler’s next collection. How do you feel about that?”
“It’s none of my concern what she does. Sounds interesting, though, I just might have to come to that exhibit.” Josh turned and started out the door.