1. **State the problem:** We need to find the area of a picture that is 2 feet long and 3 feet tall. 2. **Formula for area of a rectangle:** The area $A$ of a rectangle is given by the formula: $$A = \text{length} \times \text{width}$$ 3. **Identify dimensions:** Here, length = 2 feet and width (height) = 3 feet. 4. **Calculate the area:** $$A = 2 \times 3$$ 5. **Simplify:** $$A = 6$$ 6. **Answer:** The area of the picture is 6 square feet.