For Playtime Village in Monroe, CT—a new space designed for young children to play, learn, and explore—Illene and I painted a large mural beside the café area. The wall measured 21 feet wide by 25 feet tall, and we filled it with a cheerful vintage merry‑go‑round to match the playful spirit of the center’s make‑believe shops and indoor playground. The mural was painted directly onto the wall using professional artist acrylics.