Born into an aristocratic family in Florence, Italy, during the 16th century Renaissance era, Arte has dreams of becoming an artist. She casts aside her lifestyle and becomes an apprentice in a painting studio owned by the stern but fair Leo.
EPISODE 1
I Want to Be an Apprentice
Arte is born into a noble family, but she would rather work for a living as an artisan than be married off to another noble.
EPISODE 2
A New Life
Arte starts her life as an apprentice by fixing up her shed and meets an apprentice named Angelo when she goes to the marketplace to buy materials.
EPISODE 3
First Job
During Carnival, Leo takes Arte out, but it's not to join the festivities... Then, she helps with a job for a client for the first time.
EPISODE 4
Courtesan
Arte accompanies Leo to his courtesan patron's house and learns about what it takes for a woman to live by her own means.
EPISODE 5
Inescapable Bond
Arte practices negotiating with a difficult customer and ends up learning more about Leo's past.
EPISODE 6
Trade Guild
Apprentices from other workshops take issue with the fact that Arte is a girl, so she has to prove herself through her work.
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