After taking drawing lessons in Todos Santos for three months and having an opportunity to practise under the guidance and critique of dear artist friends, I dare to dream, or better, draw.
This is a portrait of one of the Vaqueros, who have visited Todos Santos from the Sierras. He looked content and serene, but the hardship of his life shows in his weatherbeaten face.
Punta Lobos is a treasure trove for drawing subjects. Dramatic background of steep rocks, the ocean, a little chapel, pelicans by the thousand, and last but not least, the life of Punta Lobos: the fishermen.
Here is a Pescadero leaving his panga, carrying the 'knock-them-dead' weapons he needs to subdue some of the large sized and lively catch. He seemed happy with the results of his day's work.
Poor fish, but, they are absolutely delicious when cooked (or carpacio-ed) at home a few minutes after having purchased one from these intrepid men.
This Ranchero walked among the exhibition tents during the Strawberry Festival in Pescadero. He looked a little pensive...
Drawing these subjects here back home in the Pacific Northwest, lets me re-live the encounters I had in Baja California.
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