It was very hot and humid during our stay, not my favourite weather. But I had to get used to it, or spend all day indoors. So, I took a slow walk through the community where we were staying, all the way to the opposite entrance where, thanks to google maps, I had discovered a bakery that just might have great bread. They were all out of their famed sour dough, but I did stay for a coffee “con leche” and a Pan Dia de los muertos. I had already taken a few bites when I thought, “I should sketch this!” I found it hard to make the half eaten bread (a bit like a donut in texture) look like anything and the wee milk jug got a bit wonky. But, in doing the sketch, it prompted a lovely exchange with the young man working there.
On the walk back to our condo I set up my stool in the shade to sketch this scene. Nearby, iguanas roamed nibbling on the grass and cormorants dove in and out of the pond.
It’s wonderful to see your Mexico sketches, Alison. Brings back memories of having that bread, which I dipped in Oaxacan hot chocolate. I love the way you painted the palm trees, and all those contrasting spots of orange.
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Thank you Shari! Appreciate the feedback. I confess, the palm tree shapes were inspired by memories of some of Hockney’s work.
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That’s the best kind of inspiration.
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