Lubec, Maine

I hope this doesn't sound too corny but I wanted to dedicate this painted sketch to Ann Marie!

Here's the long-winded story: While camping over the border on our beloved Campobello Island, NB we often cross back into the States to enjoy an awesome playground at the local school. One evening we decided to do that and I volunteered to pick up pizza. Faced with the customary 15 minute loiter in the parking lot, an idea suddenly coalesced from these elements: (a) 15 minutes + (b) all to myself + (c) with my paints in the car + (d) in the middle of a picturesque coastal village = a painted sketch of the house across the street from Kippy's Restaurant! AM, your 21-day challenges prepared me for this moment! =)

painted sketches 10-11/21: "Critique" & "Tenting"

My 4yo came with me to critique this month! =) And we also set up our monstrous tent in the family room to air out for our trip to Maine.

painted sketch 8/21

Doesn't this look like she's going to eat the flower?

painted sketch 6/21: "Library Baby"

Here we are in the library again... and black and white...again...

painted sketches 5/21

Venturing into technicolor...This took me a lot longer than 15 minutes (more like 2:15) - gotta loosen up next time!

painted sketches 4/21

painting 3/21

I hope working ahead is OK (did this yesterday, but nothing today)! =)

painting 2/21

Not sure what to call this one. Just some random pretend play going on here. =)

painting 1/21: "Piano Baby"

OK, after a few warmups that didn't look so hot, here's one that came out pretty decent. So it took more like 1.5 hours...