In the magical land of Massachusetts, a place fondly known as "MA" by the locals, a unique tribe of kids known as the "Paint-splatter Pipsqueaks" live, breathe, and dream art. They are a fun-loving bunch, who, instead of building snowmen, paint murals on the snow using food color! And when it's not snowing, they chase rainbows across the sky, trying to capture all the colors for their next masterpiece. They are led by their zany, paint-splattered leader, Brushy Bob. Brushy Bob is no ordinary kid. He has an imaginary pet, a rainbow-striped squirrel named Squiggles. Squiggles has a magical bushy tail that can turn into any kind of paintbrush. With a flick of his tail, he can splash colors of joy on any canvas, or even the giant pumpkins that grow in the local farms. These kids don't just play with their paints; they dive headfirst into them. Literally! They are often found covered from head to toe in splotches of paint, looking like walking rainbows themselves. Do you know how kittens look after they've dived into a pile of yarn? That’s what our Paint-splatter Pipsqueaks look like after a day of painting. Their laughter can be heard ringing through the crisp Massachusetts air, as they embark on their color-filled adventures. It's a common sight to see the kids of MA, their faces smeared in vibrant hues, running around with their paintbrushes, making the world their canvas. Every day is a riot of colors in Massachusetts, thanks to our paint-loving Pipsqueaks and their hilarious escapades.
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Liz Boston is originally from Massachusetts, and you won't believe it but her last name is actually Boston! She attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and studied under her mentor, Edwina Caci, for 7 years. She is also past president of the Weymouth MA Art Association, and was on the board of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Quincy Art Association. Liz was diagnosed with autism at the age of 43. She has two 'emotional support animals', Puggles, Kona, and Ollie, all of which can be followed on Instagram @BostonArtDogs. She used to have a retail art studio located in Weymouth, MA, and it was known for its extravagant themed Paint Nights. Liz is now on her Paint the States Tour, travelling with her husband Scott Moore and her two dogs in a Class A Thor Motorhome. They are planning to spend 2-3 months in each state, with Hawaii being the last. You can follow her blog, join the fan club, and support her tour on her Patreon page.