Ten Tiny Canvases

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ten Tiny Canvases and asked the owner, ‘Why do you paint your mirrors like that?’ The owner smiled enigmatically. 'Each canvas is a reflection of our unique souls,' she replied. The delivery driver scratched his head, not quite understanding but amused. From then on, whenever anyone asked, he’d simply say, 'Oh, it's one of those places where they paint their mirrors like no-one else.'

2. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ten Tiny Canvases. As he opened the van door, a strange, sweet scent wafted through the air—like fresh paint mixed with honey. The aroma seemed to come from inside the shop itself, but no one had noticed anything unusual until then. The delivery driver looked around suspiciously, but everything appeared normal. He shrugged and entered the shop, only to find an old neighbor painting tiny canvases in the backroom. ‘What’s that smell?’ asked the neighbor, sniffing the air. ‘I dunno,’ replied the driver, ‘but it tastes like breakfast!’

3. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ten Tiny Canvases. With a yawn, he stepped out of the truck, only to notice that the tiny canvases inside seemed to be whispering softly to each other. Curious, he leaned in closer and heard them say, ‘Finally, someone who will paint us!’ Turns out, it was just an old radio playing soft jazz. The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and went on his way—leaving behind a small note reading: “Next time, check your radios before delivering.”

4. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ten Tiny Canvases. As he stepped inside, he noticed something peculiar—a small child, no older than five, was quietly painting her face with makeup brushes dipped in foundation. The driver watched, amused yet slightly concerned, until she added a final stroke and declared proudly, ‘Mommy will love it!’ Turning around, she smiled sweetly and said, “Can I help you?” The delivery man burst into laughter and shook his head, realizing he’d just witnessed an artistic masterpiece—one that would likely never hang in a gallery but made someone’s day brighter.