San Miguel de Allende is a small town in the highlands of Mexico; about three hours drive from Mexico City. It is an old mining town, which was almost in ruin a few years ago. During three centuries, it was part of Mexico’s silver mines corridor which enriched Spain and France helping them to develop their powerful armies. A group of American veterans discover San Miguel de Allende in the 1940s and decided to relocate to enjoy the clear blue sky and the almost spring-like-weather all year round!People interested in the culture, history and art of Mexico have renovated many of the old colonial houses. Some have exchange hands a few times, while others show neglect.
This "yellow house" is one of them but …ah it is so interesting to paint! Watercolour allows me to show the texture of falling stucco reveling the building stones and the old colours still show their vibrancy. Old doors and windows show their age is this 16” X 20” painting.
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San Miguel is one of my favourite towns in Mexico, and now I am happy to see this wonderful painting hanging in my Mexican themed dining room every day. The simplicity and colors of the painting remind me of the beauty of San Miguel- its fame exists due to the beautiful architecture, its long history and the kindness of its gentle people. The yellow, blue and terra cotta represent everything I love about Mexico- the sun, the water and the earth. Thank you for giving me such joy.
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