Give Me a Break, at Sunset

"Give Me a Break, at Sunset", Oil on Canvas Panel, 16"x12

On the west coast of Mexico, the wet sand and ocean take on the amazing colors of the sky.

To the Point

"To the Point", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16"

Boogie boarder south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Sunset at the Beach

"Sunset at the Beach", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16"

In Mexico, families go to the beach in the evening and enjoy playing in the water.

Life's a Beach

"Life's a Beach", Oil on Canvas Panel, 16"x20"

At the end of the day, there's no better way to relax in the heat of Mexico.

On Mexican Time

"On Mexican Time", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16"

Puerta

"Puerta", Oil on canvas Panel, 8"x8"

A typical doorway in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Beachfront Bungalows

"Beachfront Bungalows", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

Bunting 3

"Bunting 3", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x6"

Bunting 2

"Bunting 2, Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x6"

Bunting 1

"Bunting 1", Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x8"

While on the west coast of Mexico, many of these birds visit our property every day. We have built several bird baths that they love to splash around in.

Maria Off to Work

"Maria Off to Work", Oil on Canvas Panel, 16" x 12"

Maria and her two dogs pass by here every now and then to work in the neighbor hood. Some days she brings her own wheelbarrow.

Mexican Stars

"Mexican Stars", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14"

It's like the think they are posing on the "Red Carpet".

Running Off Into the Sunset

"Running Off Into the Sunset", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x14"

We've been getting many cloudy Sunrises and Sunsets here on the west coast of Mexico. The clouds are on several levels in the sky, some getting sun, some not. One night there appeared to be the form of a horse riding off.

Bananas in Morning Sun

"Bananas in Morning Sun", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14", Plein Air

When bananas form on the trees, the tops bend over from the heavy weight. Then they have to brace them with hefty sticks to keep the tree from breaking.

"I've Fallen and I Can't Giddy Up!", Oil on Canvas Panel, 6"x6"

When the wind gets going the Bobble Heads sometimes get blown over. Their friends can't even help.

Bobble Head Roundup

"Bobble Head Roundup", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x8"

This year I found a bobble head that is a cowboy riding a steer. Here he is trying to round up the other bobble heads. They don't look like they like it.

Bobble Head from Mexico

"Bobble Head from Mexico", Oil on Canvas Panel, 5"x7"

I've been in Mexico for a month and when I first get here I like to buy a few bobble heads from the kids selling them on the street. They call them "beechos" or bugs but they make many the resemble different animals.

Hot Conversation

"Hot Conversation", Oil on Canvas, 14"x11"

Vendor in a Colorful City

"Vendor in a Colorful City", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9"x12"

 

This is a typical scene in the morning near the Jardin in front of the Parrochia in San Miguel de Allende.

Dog Walker in San Miguel de Allende

"Dog Walker in San Miguel de Allende", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9"x12", Plein Air

 

Sometimes you can see walkers with up to seven dogs at a time.