ANN BRAYTON has lived here in Brooklin for nearly 30 years raising kids, animals, and vegetable gardens. She grew up in a marine environment and since a young age realized the rewards of making useful things with your own hands. Despite having entirely different career dreams, Ann began working in a local sail loft about 20 years ago, and after several years she began her own canvas business at home, allowing her to work more easily around the family’s schedule. Initially, Ann focused mostly on yacht interiors (cushions and curtains) for boats being built or rebuilt by local boatyards or individual boat owners, but has since expanded into doing a wider range of exterior canvas projects as well.