I'm not sure if this fits with the general theme of the challenge this month. This month's challenge is simple repeating shapes. the square shapes of the paintings themselves are valid, but I don't think the square shape of the paintings is what you want us to look at. In the end, I guess its up to the mods to say if its valid or not, but me thinks you may wanna take a look at some of the entries already posted at the contest site (click the contest link on the side bar menu of the site, and you'll see the photo contests. There are entries in the intermediate and advanced sections so far as of yesterday, but check the beginner gallery as well) so's you might see what others have interpreted the contest rules to say. Keep'em coming though, and welcome to the forum Britt!