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Museo De San Ildefonso, CDMX

Practicing Perspective with Mexican Architecture

Museo De San Ildefonso, CDMX Museo De San Ildefonso is a cultural centre of Mexico and considered to be the birthplace of Mexican Muralism. Say what? Yes! I've been slowly trying to improve my drawing using the techniques of perspective. It's tough but worth it. I'd love to be able to draw pieces that "pop!" off the ...

Jaguar Mask and a drawing of a scorpian in a Mexican garden with a giant aloe vera plant.

Garden Sketches from Mexico

I was fascinated by traditional wooden masks of various animals. I've read that the Jaguar symbolizes the agricultural cycle and the rainy season. Back in October 2019, we had the opportunity to travel Mexico with two dear friends. Our one friend was born in Mexico and his family hails from Guanajuato. When we arrived at ...