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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Chop Suey At Taco Jalisco's



On Tuesday last I took drawing pad and lunch money to Taco Jalisco's...Where tattoo man was having lunch with big hat guy...





Me Amiga, Cecilia was taking the order from...


...'The Couple', who got there first...



I ordered my usual (half order of guacamole and one fish taco)...



...with chips!


and while I ate I drew and while I drew 'The couple' the tattooed man and the big hat guy came and sat at the table in front of mine totally obscuring my view of 'The Couple'.

And so, as I had drawn 'The Couple' in the almost center of my page, I went on to add the others piece by piece around them. I think it all sort of balances out in the end. Lunch was good!

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49 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohydeAugust 16, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Your drawing turned out well Lynn, even if customers did conspire to stop your view! Your lunch sounded yummy, by the way.

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  2. JudeAugust 16, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    A complete short story in one page..wonderful.
    Your meal looked and sounded yummy
    Take care
    Jude

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Hey Lynnieskynnie, love sketch, the fact that you had to imkprovise AROUND them gives the sketch even more life, love it! Take care and have a wonderful day,
    Andrea

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  4. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    oups, sorry for the spellling errors, I meant lovely sketch and "improvise" :) greetings from sunny and warm Paris, Andrea

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 16, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I like how you incorporated everyone and everything into your sketch.

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  6. Lynne with an eAugust 16, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    So much fun how each individual portrait/close-up works so well on its own and then you surprise us by revealing how they're all part of one scene on the same page. I also like the suggestions of colour over the drawn lines with lots of the white bg still showing through.

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  7. Kate RobertsonAugust 16, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I love it when you share lunch with us. It fels like we are there too with all the people you paint.

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  8. soulbrushAugust 16, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Is it already Friday there? I love these,particularly the last one, It's just cool! HPPF Lynnie, and I know you are going to be thrilled for me when you read my post.

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  9. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    These are great Lynn. You just keep getting better and better. Love the close ups now.

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  10. sukipoetAugust 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    charming

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  11. minnemieAugust 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Another fun lunch! I like the guy in the straw hat best - maybe because I really like straw hats:-)

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  12. Dandelion and DaisyAugust 16, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    That's the way to make "lemonade", those two guys helped you make a fun and interestingly designed page by sitting down where they did. I love the layout!

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  13. peggy gattoAugust 16, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I so admire the sense of ease and freshness in your art!
    A joy to see and I get a story too!!

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  14. Alicia CAugust 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    what a fun composite of an entire experience! I love how you chose to frame them the way they fell on the page - as always, a treat to see life unfold in your neck of the woods!

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  15. DebbieAugust 16, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Great sketching! You really captured some personality in the different charactersin the restaurant.

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  16. NatashaAugust 16, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Love all the different sketches on the same piece. And I love hearing the stories behind them. :)

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  17. Ayala ArtAugust 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Very surrealistic and colorful cartoon, I always feel like having tacos after I visit your blog lol

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  18. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Looove your piece!! I like watching your stories!

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  19. NettyAugust 17, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    wonderful observation drawing, full of atmosphere. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  20. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfAugust 17, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Love your sketches! They are simple but with so much energy. :)

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  21. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAAugust 17, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    I just love the spontaneity of your work. This whimsical drawing collage that you put together is terrific. Blessings!

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  22. dentheAugust 17, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Lovely! I can totally see you in that restaurant observing everybody.

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  23. Nancy McCarrollAugust 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Such realistic work; I want to sit right down at the taco place and see how you do this!!

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  24. carol l mckennaAugust 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Your illustrative talents are divine and fun ~ lunch sounded delicious ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  25. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    This is a wonderful way to live in the moment! Beautiful sketch and colors!

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  26. MarjiAugust 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    i think your lunch page is grand! Guac, chips and a fish taco sounds like a nice way to sketch. Happy PPF

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  27. Nora MacPhailAugust 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Sooo fun! I really like that you 'document' through sketches. So great.

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  28. GlorV1August 17, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Oh that was good. Thanks for lunch, tee hee. Great job on your sketches. You always do a good job.

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  29. Mary C. NasserAugust 17, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Love your intricate and lively painting...and all your creative nicknames, too!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  30. carlareyAugust 17, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    This is a great sketch, it's so lively I can practically hear the plates clattering on the tables and all the chatter.

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  31. Sinderella's StudioAugust 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    you are helping me free up and just put it on the paper! Thank you!
    dana

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  32. bohemiannie! artAugust 17, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    This is fabulous as well as well balanced. I love the story your sketching tells.

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  33. Anne MandaAugust 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Vibrant and delightful! Love your fresh colors!

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  34. GigglesAugust 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Wow you really incorporated the couple around those guys well!! How frustrating, but you seen to have it down pat!! Good job! Always a joy to visit!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  35. Carolyn DubeAugust 18, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Love how you capture the moment! Such bright colors and relaxed pen lines!

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  36. VictoriaAugust 18, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful...full of energy and movement and hidden stories!! I love this piece..very expressive..especially the couple!! fabulous work!
    Victoria

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  37. CarolAugust 18, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I love how you capture everyday life with your pen and then fill it in with the colors!

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  38. LeoviAugust 18, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    As always a wonderful series of watercolors, now I stay with Cecilia.

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  39. ChristineAugust 18, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    you've captured some lovely moments here!

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  40. FayeAugust 18, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    It's truly amazing, Lynn, how you can draw on site people at ordinary activities. And while you are eating!!! The guacamole sounds super, but I don't know about fish taco. I love fish but not in a taco shell.

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    1. Lynn CohenAugust 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM

      The fish tacos are on soft corn tortillas. Not in a hard shell. ;-)

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  41. LessandraAugust 18, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Very clever! Never say never - just go with it! Your sketch turned out very well - I like it!

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  42. ShopgirlAugust 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I love the way you brought it all together. I could eat guacamole everyday. Never had a fish taco but I have heard they are good. I will just have to get brave and try one. It looks like you have some really nice places to eat. Happy weekend, Mary

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  43. PAK ARTAugust 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I loved the way you paced your comments to the pictures - it reminded me of an old radio show drama! What fun! You've really come to know the regulars - I wonder what they call you? The "sketch lady" perhaps or maybe they call you "fish taco". Halibut tacos are one of my favorites at a deli near my work. YUM! Your drawings get better and better each time you do one.

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  44. Elisa ChoiAugust 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    What an enjoyable treat to eat and draw! I love the overall sketch and colors. Wonderful work indeed!

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  45. JulieAugust 22, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    These are great, so charming, your art and description always draws me in and puts a smile on my face.

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  46. JKWAugust 22, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Good Grief, you balanced them so perfectly, they are all together in a small space and not squished. How in the world did you do that. . . good eye. I always always enjoy seeing where you go and who you see. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  47. HeARTworksAugust 22, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    I really like your sketchbook diary. Looks easy to do but I know it's not! Patsy

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  48. GinnyAugust 23, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    I loved this post. It was fun to see how you worked out the problem you encountered when your view was blocked. The drawing was perfect. If I owned Jaliscos, I would definitely want this on my wall.

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