The master sculptor asked Christopher if he wanted to be a professional artist. Christopher told Soderberg that he had always believed he would get to his dream of working as an artist after he retired and had enough money to support his artistic endeavors. Christopher hadn't actually thought of his art supporting him, and he thought about it constantly as he worked diligently on his sculpture. A week went by and he brought Soderberg the piece he had been working on. He is forever grateful for the time Soderberg spent with him and the things he learned from his mentor.
Success takes a lot of practice and determination.
Determination is something Christopher has an abundance of. Because it is what he knows best, Christopher evokes this with family bonds. Parent and child. Brother and sister. Children with animals.