The artist at work

Eli is having a great time painting today, and got so enamored of the lovely blotches of paint that the following discussion ensued: Eli: "Maybe I should paint my chin." Me: "No, I don't think that would be a good idea. How about just paint the paper, ok?" Eli: "But I'm the artist." Me: "I know, and you're making a great picture." Eli: "But I need to make a great picture on my chin." Me: "No, please." Eli: "But it's just what artists DO." This painting, by the way, is called "Red boat on a stormy ocean." I think it's got legs at auction.