I painted this in July and forgot to include it in the blog Better late than never.
Meeting friends in downtown Chapala and walking the malacon after dinner, I spotted this young man in a crowd, meandering his way through the restaurant umbrellas. I did not see his face but he had a quick step of happiness in his stride.
Of course, I had to paint him. I loved the way he casually slung the guitar over his back and he was definitely walking with a purpose. I wondered, “was this before or after a gig?”
It’s a treat to see he wore a pink shirt and straw hat. Of course! Thank you kind sir for your happy stride.
Jake and Elwood are named after the Blues Brothers film. Their caretakers are my good friends in Washington. Judy and Larry adopted them when they were babies from a shelter. Calicos are my favorite cats. I love their temperament and their handsome looks. They are usually a little on the hefty side, which feels nice when they sit on your lap. Judy’s photo of them was amazing and inspired me to try this watercolor.
Painting Mexico 
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