In nineteenth-century France, Georges struggles with his art and his personal life. As George is completely engrossed in his artwork and not with his pregnant girlfriend, Dot, she leaves him to find a more supportive man. Meanwhile, George’s continues on with life, repainting anything he finds unpleasant. In Act Two, the musical takes places in America in 1984. Now, George’s great-grandson, George, is struggling to find inspiration in his artwork. He is helped when the spirit of Dot returns with some wise words.