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Watercolors of San Miguel d'Allende, Mexico By
Arnie Greenberg I have just returned from a special month in San Miguel d'Allende Mexico. I say "special" as it was strictly a holiday -- no tour leading -- during which we melted into the backdrop of a most interesting andunique place to which I know I will return. During the month of our rental, I walked more than I have on any holiday. including the tours I do as a guide in Europe and Asia.
(Arnie Greenberg has traveled the world over as a writer, historian of 1920s France, and talented watercolorist) Our house was high on a hill looking out over the old city. The streets were mostly cobbled, and walking was often hazardous. But we made it, and while walking, I saw some of the most interesting and colorful architecture I have ever seen in all of my travels around the world.
(One of the ways Arnie likes to capture the essence of his visits is by the medium of watercolors) Most houses look plain as you approach except for the bright colors. But once you get into the property, the buildings come alive, be they just private homes or multiple properties behind metal or wooden gates.
(The
quaint cobblestone streets and colonial architecture of San Miguel de Allende
have inspired generations of artists) Even the window decoration stirs you. Some are round, some decorated with iron grating or a myriad of flowers and often there is a very ornate metal lantern set to light the way. Some have a cement or stone area flowing below to simulate the old decorative cloth that locals proudly displayed.
(San
Miguel de Allende is a lively community of artists, musicians and writers which
offers a taste of Mexican folk traditions) The streets were filled with North Americans, either living there permanently or there only for the winter. People smiled and took in the many street activities. I'll write about it in depth over the next two weeks. In the meantime, here are some images I captured in water color.
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