Life Inspires Bike Art Phase

My daughter’s version of the family Xtracycle. See her real life inspiration below.

Like many five year-olds, my daughter Eleni has been through several drawing phases in her artistic career. She’s done princesses, islands, castles, lots of typical kid stuff.

But the other day I came home and was amazed to see what she had for me; a drawing of her, her sister and her mom rolling along on the Xtracycle. I love it!

And here’s her inspiration…

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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augustusann
augustusann
16 years ago

Pretty darn cute! Her bike has fenders where as the \’real bike\’ does not, maybe she\’s offering a suggestion?

Patrickz
Patrickz
16 years ago

Jonathan,
Tell Eleni I owe her a long, happy smile.
Happy riding to all of you