challenge: How did Maud Lewis' father support her artistic endeavors?
  
  A. He was a local art critic who provided her with valuable feedback on her work
  B. He was a wealthy patron who commissioned her to create artwork for his estate
  C. He owned a harness shop in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, which helped fund her artistic pursuits
  D. Through his work as a blacksmith, he provided her with materials to create art
  Answer: 