Really made some headway on this painting. Funny story. I had this painting sitting on my easel and my pallet, which is a waxed paper pad was there loaded with oil paints. My studio is a converted upstairs bedroom on the same floor as my grandkids' overnight room. I put my three-year old grandson, Buddy, down for a nap. He has never ventured into my studio which is usually locked. This time I forgot to lock it!

When I went up to check on him, he was out of bed holding his hands up saying, "Icky, icky." He had sneaked into my studio and finger painted in my pallet! His hands were covered in paint. Of course, knowing that some oil paints are somewhat toxic, I rushed him down to the sink and gave him a good scrubbing. Then I began wiping paint handprints from surfaces in my studio. Miraculously, he hadn't touched the painting, but my plein air umbrella is covered in little hand prints and looks very cool. I am planning to frame the finger painting as his first painting.

Note to self, "Always secure the studio when Buddy is around!"