In Oaxaca, when it comes to painting walls and houses, color rules. So in sticking to the rules, I decided to brighten up the front with a new paint job. Not quite a New England beige, white or gray. Here, anything goes, so I just had fun. As a pro musician, I've painted a lot of houses, rooms and apartments in my life and I've always really liked the work. I'll admit to being neurotic, but I love trying to get stuff close to perfect, like those handles and the mail slot.
I've watched lots of people painting here in Oaxaca and I have a whole new level of respect for them. Painting on cement and metal is so different from wood. It's harder, but "Vale la pena".... worth all the pain.
Looks like a real Oaxacan home. Did you paint right out of can or mix color in 5 gallon buckets like we have seen so many do when painting in the city of Oaxaca? When can we visit?
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Wonderful color choices, especially given the givens, the color of the sky and the bougainvilleas. I've always loved to paint, it's so transformative.
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I like your work! I've started a blog as well...take a look...
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