Tacos For Lunch In Chiapas Canvas Print

I love capturing little slices of life in the places I visit. It took me quite some time to track down where this was as it was a lunch stop after a boat trip in Sumidero Canyon. It turns out this little Taquiza is in Chiapa de Corzo in Chiapas. There was just something about this restaurant which I only saw from across the street that captured my attention.

During my entire meal, this Taco restaurant on the opposite corner was my view. I loved the red and yellow coloring and the distinctly Mexican feel. It's kind of an everyday Mexico photo in my eyes. It captures the local flavor in more ways than just a simple dining experience.

I can only speak for the ambiance of El Rey Del Taco having across the street from it, but the cheerful and well-worn atmosphere of this Mexican diner remains with me years later. I think in a way it reminded me of the greasy spoons back home, well loved local restaurants that speak to the community of our small towns.

Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...