Two questions for EP4 - just hints please!

[aeisa]

Hey guys!  Loving EP4 so far - I've managed to get the rose (though no blood yet!) and reckon I'm well on the way to the fruit and the evening glory.  However I've hit two stumbling blocks and I'd appreciate a gentle shove in the right direction!

1) I've managed to snag 3 of the four instruments needed, but I can't get the horn.  I've seen the drinking horn in the pawn shop (and get the developer's message!  A nice touch that) but Graham wont ask Hakim about it and I know about the the one in the painting, but Beast says he wont part with it.  Am I missing something obvious that I need to do before I can move on?  Okay, I've tiggered the next stage, but have no idea how to begin

Spoiler (mouse over to reveal):

helping beast.

  Some specific pointers would be appreciated!

2) Where can I start looking for the golden paintbrush?  Graham wont take Alexander's brush and I can't think of where else to start.

[flitchard]

For the horn, have you ever thought of pulling an Indy? And, I'm afraid the beast won't be very happy about the theft... maybe he'd like a nice knirD?

[aeisa]

Thanks for the tip!  As for pulling an Indy, that's my plan; the problem is getting something to pull an indy with!  I'd assumed I needed to get the drinking horn from the pawn shop but I cant, so shall I assume I need to use another item?  Nothing in my current inventory looks suitable...

[KatieHal]

The problem is a little bigger than the horn--look for a way to replace the whole painting.

[aeisa]

Thanks Katie!  From one problem to another...I worked out what to do with the painting, but now have no idea how to help out our furry friend...

[snabbott]

There isn't really anything you can do for him.

[flitchard]

As for the other thing you might need a hint for:

Every rose has it's thorn, but some hide it better than others...

Spoiler (mouse over to reveal):

Has there been a FLASH of inspiration at Beast's castle? If so, then check the garden.