Edith — At the beach
Tell me about your drawing: what is happening here?
I'm at the beach. I'm walking on the beach and I'm right in front of the ocean.
Why did you draw this?
Because I like the beach because there's water.
What’s the thing you enjoy the most drawing?
I like all the colours.
What is your favorite color?
Blue
Why?
Because it's blue like the ocean.
What’s more fun: drawing or painting?
Drawing.
Why?
Because you don't have to let it dry.
What is art?
It's drawing pictures.
What do you need to be an artist?
You need colored pencils.
Are you an artist? Why?
Yes, because I like drawing pictures.
Edith, 5 years old
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada