Puerta

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

A typical doorway in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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.

Weathered Woman in Traditional Dress

"Weathered Woman in Traditional Dress", Oil on Canvas Panel, 10"x8"

Shadows on the Wall

"Shadows on the Wall", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Plein Air

 

Not far from the jardin in San Miguel de Allende I ran across this beautiful old Weathered door. I set up to paint it but then noticed how the shadows were playing on the wall of the street ahead.

Red Chair with Flowers

"Red Chair with Flowers", Oil on Canvas Panel, 10"x8", Plein Air

 

One year when I was in San Miguel de Allende I noticed this restaurant near our room. This chair was put out on the sidewalk to get the attention of people walking on the cross street.

Hangover

"Hangover", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x8"

 

Walking around San Migeull de Allende, I discovered this wonderful alley following a curved wall with a beautiful Bougainvillea cascading over the top. Through the archway was a shady courtyard.

View from Roof Terrace

"View from Roof Terrace", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10"

From a house in San Miguel de Allende looking north toward Templo de San Francisco. The "railing" shown is typical of most roof terraces there.

Going Downhill

"Going Downhill", Oil on Canvas Panel, 10"x8", Plein Air

 

San Miguel de Allende is built on the side of a hill. No matter which direction you travel the road will probably be rising or falling. This one was one of the steeper ones.

Waiting, in Old Mexico

"Waiting, in Old Mexico", Oil on Canvas , 14"x11"

 

This boy was patiently waiting for his friends in San Miguel de Allende.

 

 

Washer Woman

"Washer Woman", Oil on RayMay Panel, plein air, $125

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Just east of Parque Jaurez in San Miguel de Allende is a public courtyard where water flows through a series of basins and local women come to do their laundry.

Templo de San Francisco

"Templo de San Francisco", Oil on RayMar Panel, plein air, 10" x 12", $150

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This is a view of Templo de San Francisco from Calle Recreo in San Miguel de Allende. Painted on a morning this spring along with Frank Gardner.

Corner of Jardin

"Corner of Jardin", Oil on Raymar Panel, 10" x 12", plein air, $100

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Hanging around the Jardin is always interesting.

Main Gate to the Jardin

"Main Gate to the Jardin", Oil on Canvas panel, 9" x 12", plein air, NFS

 

It's really fun to watch the people in the Jardin, or main plaza. This one is in front of the Parroquia in San Miguel de Allende. By mid-morning the place can fill up.

Vendors Headed to Work

"Vendors Headed to Work", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12", plien air, $100

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In the morning the streets get busy with vendors approachintg the Main jardine in San Miguel de Allende. soon this road will be crammed full of people, trucks, food carts and vendors.

Ranch House

"Ranch House", Oil on Hardboard, 8" x 10", $75

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Another scene from Ranch del Sol Dorado.

Morning Rays

"Morning Rays", Oil on Canvas panel, plein air, $100

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This might be why it's named Rancho del Sol Dorado!

Sun Block

"Sun Block", Oil on Linen, 8" x 10", plein air, $75

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In the desert north of San Miguel de Allende is a Horse Ranch named Rancho del Sol Dorado. Approaching mid day, the sun was starting to heat things up. Some of the trees were large enough to  provide a reasonable respite from the heat. Thanks to Holly, for letting us paint in such a picturesque place.

Being a Hero is for the Birds

"Being a Hero is for the Birds", Oil on Linen Panel, 8" x 10", plein air, $100

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This is a bronze statue of Ignacio Allende in Plaza Civica in San Miguel de Allende. A key figure in taking back Mexico from Spain. He gets no respect from the birds. At times he is almost completely covered with birds.

Jardin Hat Vendor

"Jardin Hat Vendor", Oil on Linen Panel, 8" x 10", plein air, $75

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The day after painting from Parque Juarez, I found a good spot in front of the Parrocia to paint the people in the Main Jardin. I thought it was cute how the Beagle was sitting on the wall with his two companions. Vendors came and went, but I thought this hat vendor with about 20 hats balanced on his head was worth including.