DANBURY – While in college, Bryan Lee Madden of Danbury taught himself how to create intricate and detailed portraits using an Etch A Sketch, a toy that debuted in 1960 that has fascinated millions.

If you were in Edmonds last weekend, you probably noticed them — small clusters of people perched on stairs, tucked into alleyways, and sitting on curbs in the middle of the bustling farmers market or ...