Liiterin maalausta Puistolassa.

Liiterin maalausta Puistolassa.

Anneli Vaniala

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a person standing on a ladder outside a bright yellow house. They’re holding a paint can and a brush, wearing a green T-shirt and red shorts. The house has a small porch, and bushes grow right up to the wall. The person looks like they’re touching up the trim—maybe fixing a spot where the paint is worn. The ladder leans against the house, and the scene feels quiet and everyday. If you like this kind of simple, real-life drawing, check out cross-hatching next.

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