I am going to work on some smaller paintings as studies for larger pieces of the fiesta. This one is a color and composition study. I will probably try at least one other variation on this scene before I work up a larger painting.
These ladies are heading to the church upon arrival in Atotonilco. They were singing and one of the women was ringing a small bell. They traveled by bus from their home state and will spend a week on a religious retreat in this town before returning back home.
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"Peregrinos", 6x8" oil, Frank Gardner © 2009
the enlarged image is about actual size.
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Detail of "Peregrinos". Frank Gardner © 2009
The enlarged image is larger than actual size.