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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Jalisco Family

I asked Carlos to send me some photos of his family
so I could use them as guides in  drawings for my book
that will have many of my drawings and painting done at
Tacos Jalisco's restaurant.
 This is Carlos (when he was 18), with his mom and dad who own and manage Taco Jalisco's. Carlos is an artist living and studying in San Francisco, but he comes home from time to time and can be found being a server in the restaurant, as you know if you have been following my Jalisco drawings on my blog for very long.
I saw Carlos at J's today (Thursday) and he told me he showed these drawings/paintings to his family and they loved them!!! He said he made copies and they will hang them in the restaurant! How cool is that! Then Carlos asked me to send HIM a photos of ME as he wanted to draw me. I guess turn about is fair play!!!


Here is Carlos with his cousin and sister who also work there. I'd like to believe that I have captured a tiny bit of their personalities in these if not exact likenesses.  I always remind myself that drawings are not photos and mine are very much more caricatures than anything else to be sure. Carlos told me today that he thought I made him look like George Clooney. I was thinking Jay Leno!

I have grown very fond of this family. They all welcome me so warmly there.
Each one is very special.
Buenos Dias
!

Happy Paint Party Friday...thanks for stopping by and if you leave a comment thank you for that too!

Muchas Gracias
!
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42 comments:

  1. Cris, Artist in OregonMay 31, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    These are wonderful drawings Lynn. That's quite flattering for them to want to hang them in their Restaurant. You know you are an Artist when you sell your first Art work or see it hanging in a restaurant. :))Happy PPF.

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  2. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    wonderful ! your joy is shine-ing through all you do

    -KAT-

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  3. marianneMay 31, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    These are indeed wonderful!
    So nice that you develop such a bond with them and I cant wait what the son will create :)
    Now I am off to scroll through your previous posts because I know you havent been sitting still while I was gone ;)
    Have a nice day♥

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  4. Tracey FKMay 31, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    These are great and I must say that I really enjoyed the work and your post for your trip to Oregon... what a great set of drawings and I loved seeing the photos as well... I really enjoy getting these glimpses into your day through your work...xx

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  5. NettyMay 31, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Loving your wonderful drawings. Hope you show us the picture the son has done of you. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. GinnyJune 1, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    These are wonderful pieces of art. How nice that you have made such a close bond with this family.

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  7. SusanJune 1, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    No wonder they were pleased with the portrait. These are wonderful! Love the warmth of the smiles, I am sure you have captured the essence of the subject. Beautiful! Happy PPF

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  8. WrightStuffJune 1, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    These are such fab drawings - I think they are mid way between caricature and true to life and because of that have a special feel about them. They sparkle with personality. I am not at all surprised that they wanted to put them on the wall in the restaurant. I bet you'll get loads of commissions as a result!

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  9. sukipoetJune 1, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I love it that you have built a relationship with this family through your art. I hope we get to see the painting Carlos does of YOU!

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  10. Anne MandaJune 1, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Awesome drawings, so loose and cool!

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  11. carlareyJune 1, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Well of course you had to draw the Jalisco's family. I fell like I could walk into the place and feel right at home after seeing all your drawings.

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  12. MarjiJune 1, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I love how you captured this family so beautifully. wonderful! Happy PPF

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  13. GlorV1June 1, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Excellent work! I'm hungry now. You've done a great job with your work on this family and I am sure they are very happy. How wonderful that your work will also be seen by all their customers. Yay for you! Happy PPF!

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  14. TeriJune 1, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    You really have sketched this family with love.

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  15. Carolyn DubeJune 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I have been smiling the entire time I have been reading your post. Your joy is shining through all the great art! Happy PPF!

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  16. AbelaJune 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    They are very good about caricature, to make perfect portraits already we have the camera. Saludos

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  17. DebbieJune 1, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    You really have captured a lot of personality in this sketches. They're great!

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  18. minnemieJune 1, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    This is so great - they really have become part of the PPF family as you have told stories about them - and now their sharing their portraits:-)

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  19. kristin maynesJune 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your art and stories. Happy PPF!

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  20. Mary C. NasserJune 1, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Fantastic portraits!
    You are so prolific!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  21. CarolJune 1, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Isn't it great to be recognized and love by those you know!!! Great drawings!!!

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  22. Tammie LeeJune 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    these are charming.

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  23. Alison in GermanyJune 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    That's so cool! But the important question is: in reality does he look like George clooney? Or jay Leno. ;) hope we get to see his portrait of you!

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  24. LeoviJune 1, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Wonderful portraits. Beautiful colors and beautiful glances.

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  25. ann @ studiohydeJune 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Your drawings bring this family to life, I feel I know them too. Well done Lynn.

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  26. EVAJune 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    These are wonderful! I bet with your consistent patronage that you are almost part of the family. So glad they have made you welcome.

    Hope you will show us Carlos's version of you.

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  27. ~BabsJune 1, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Isn't this fun?
    Love that they have 'taken you in' and made you so welcome.
    Yes, let us see Carlos' painting of you when you get it, ok?

    Your drawings are way more than caricatures Lynn!

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  28. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    great work, beautiful drawings and then the color only makes them shine more!!

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  29. CarolineJune 1, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Lynn! I've just had a look through your posts I missed (25 - which gives you the honour of having blogged the most!). As always super family shots and sketches and my favourite of all - those irises - magnificent!!!

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  30. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Lovely portraits! This must be a wonderful family!

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  31. soulbrushJune 2, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    What a great honour this is. I love them but the last one is just perfect. And they sound like such nice people too. Have they seen your blog? Give them this link, they would be so thrilled I think.

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  32. VonnyKJune 2, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I love to follow your drawings from the restaurant, so fascinating seeing all the people who eat there and now you have the honour of having your picture on their wall. How fabulous is that. It's lovely that they are so friendly, you are very lucky.
    Von (PPF)

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  33. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 2, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    That's fabulous! Hope you get to show the drawing of you. :)

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  34. carol l mckennaJune 2, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    These are excellent ~ very expressive and love your style ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  35. ChristineJune 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    what beautiful portraits, no wonder they loved them, great idea!

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  36. Jen @Sadie InspiredJune 2, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Such great family portraits! So glad they liked them. I love all the expression and color. :)

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  37. PiaRomJune 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    wonderful great portraits...so cool and I love the background in the bottom one :)

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  38. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    This is a beautiful post Lynn!! I enjoy reading it and seeing your portrait of Carlos family. ... and I think both of you are correct... you made him look like George Clooney from the head to the nose, and the chin is Jay Leno ;)

    Have a wonderful day!
    Nora

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  39. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 2, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    The portraits come to life with colour. What a happy looking family.

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  40. GigglesJune 3, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Wonderful portrait!!The color brings everything to life!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  41. Ayala ArtJune 3, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I always enjoy your work and posts so much, keep them coming!

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  42. JulieJune 6, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    These are wonderful, I love your style!

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