Monday, September 29, 2008

A Pastel for Today

"Santiago" - 4" x 6" pastel on Canson paper
While in Guatemala, there was an old man taking in the views of the marketplace, much as we were. I caught him gazing off down the cobblestone street. He is dressed in the local traje of the village of Santiago. This is a painting that will be in the "Miniature Show" in Grand Island for the month of October at the Prairie Winds Art Center.

2 comments:

Mark Bridges said...

That could be me in 20 years. cool looking shorts, sandals and looking off.... good painting.

Pattie Wall said...

What do you mean in 20 years?! Just kidding. Thanks, Mark!

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