I was amazed by these street sellers and the amount of baskets they were able to carry around. This is the same man as in the previous drawing.
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My favourite Mezcal place in Malinalco
This small corner shop not only sells essential food items but also their own Mezcal (like probably all the other places) over the counter. I would either go with my own bottle or just ask for a Mezcalito (1/4 litre) which they would fill into a small Coke bottle.
That stuff is delicious. Maybe good that I didn´t stay in Malinalco for more than 3 weeks…
Rainy day at the mercado in Malinalco
Just as the title says, it rained that day. The rainy season started slowly at the beginning of May, so the sunny days were interrupted by several showers. I loved going there because of the amazing variety of tasty fruit and vegetables.
What´s your favourite thing about markets?
And the outlined sketch.
Colourful street walk on market day
This is one of my favourite streets in Malinalco just off the market square. I like it because of the vivid colours of course. I thought that the orange rakes in front of the small tool shop gave the street that extra splash of colour that day.
Only noticed now that I messed up the scaling. The gate on the left looks like the entrance of a hobbit house, don´t you think?
Pool time in Malinalco
At the edge of the center of Malinalco is a small park. During the week it is full of dogs, hanging around in the shade. At weekends it is full of families who have picnics and with kids that enjoy the small pool.
Do you wanna take a dip?
The gardener and his Bobtail
I saw this curious pair one afternoon in Malinalco while strolling around. They seemed to be on their way home from the park where the gardener had been working. The Bobtail lazily trotted along beside him, stopping to sniff every corner along the way.
The street dog got curious and came to say hello.
Saturday night in Malinalco, Mexico
This is what the cool kids do on a weekend night in Malinalco. You get on your horse, and ride to the next Taqueria to hang out at. My friend told me that they are pretty much the local equivalent of a Harley Davidson Gang.
Love their hats.
And the work in progress. Like day and night.
At the market in Malinalco, Mexico VII
It feels like it has been a while since I drew the last siesta-dog. That´s what I call them. This guy was snoozing in front of my favourite taco stand at the mercado. I loved their tacos because they made them with blue corn tortillas and some papas fritas on top. The best!
Of the three different kinds of salsa on the table, I could only have one of them – the mildest – which was still super hot for my taste and I actually like spicy… Can you handle spicy salsa?
At the market in Malinalco, Mexico VI
That huge pavillon is on the central square of Malinalco with the mercado spreading around it.
I cannot remember what they were serving at the stand. Tacos maybe? Would love to have one right now with salsa picante!
At the market in Malinalco, Mexico V
Another one from the mercado. I miss my daily dose of avocados.
The big light brown fruits on the table are mameys. I tried them several times and never was sure if I actually like them or not. They are a bit too sweet for my taste.
This one did not quite turn out as I wanted it to. I think I was too tired and forgot all about leaving white spaces. And then it was too late to change it.
In addition, the view from my balcony. Yes, you can see plenty of fresh snow up in the mountains…
At the market in Malinalco, Mexico IV
Another one from the mercado in Malinalco. The bigger market always takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you find a vast amount of stands with all kind of goods.
During the other days it is a bit smaller and limited to the central square and one long street.
And the in between picture.
I still have about 1/3 of my sketch book left to fill. So a few more will follow… Also this way I keep remembering the sun and amazing food while being under the blanket back home in Iceland.
At the market in Malinalco, Mexico III
200+ followers! Thank you so much and I’m very happy that others seem to enjoy my “Mexican snap shots”!
Mexico gave me so much, beside the sun and amazing food. It is a fascinating inspirational place and I am planning to make another series of drawings once I am done with Malinalco. I also have other projects planned, so keep following. And with friends we started working on a children´s book inspired by Iceland. Yes, I am back in Iceland and it is snowing….
Meanwhile one of the street sellers at the mercado in Malinalco where I went almost daily to get my dose of vegetables, fruits and tacos. I love the colours and liveliness of the place.
Cute dogs on the streets of Malinalco, Mexico
This little guy was roaming the streets around the house I stayed at in Malinalco. The street dogs all have their areas that they stick to, and this one has his close to the center of town.
Just like all the dogs I met here, he was polite and friendly. Same dog that was watching the girl walking up the street.
I would have loved to adopt him and call him Batman because of his ears.
Yes, I love dogs.
Have a great weekend everyone!
The girl & the dog in Malinalco, Mexico
“What have you got in that bag?” the dog must have thought when the girl passed by.
Or what do you think?
Actually I love how this one turned out. I did not expect it.
The formerly green house in Malinalco revisited
Before I left Malinalco I went to take a photo of the formerly beautiful dark green house. Upon leaving town it looked like this. From a different angle this time.
Previously it had looked like this.
Stage 1
Stage 2
I think this has been the best background drawing practice for me… I used to hate drawing backgrounds, but after doing these street scenes it feels a lot easier and a lot more fun.
On the streets of Malinalco, Mexico VII
This big white truck was always parked in the next street. I thought it was quite impressive and also always perfectly polished. So I splashed some colour on it.
Ice cream in Malinalco, Mexico
So my time in Mexico is unfortunately over and I am back in Iceland after an amazing 4 day stop over in New York city!
But, I am not done with Mexico yet! There are still so many impressions I want to bring to paper. The sketch book I had with me is still only half full, so I will continue to fill it up with my “snapshots”.
Here is my “self-portait” with ice cream on my last day in Malinalco. The ice cream was delicious. Orange-chocolate and cookie flavour.
On the streets of Malinalco, Mexico VI
This shop. It was the only place brightly lit on a dark street at night. A very odd sight.
I passed it several times during day time. It always had exactly the same set up – 3 chairs at the entrance, but never a soul to be seen.
My neigbours in Malinalco, Mexico
Our next door neighbours. They never complaint about us listening to loud music.
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