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David K
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The ART of HUGO LOPEZ, in El Rosario
Hugo runs TACOS MISION, along Hwy. 1 in El Rosario (on the left hand side as you drive south... towards the far side of town) and has been doing
beautiful paintings of the Baja landscape, missions, and abstracts for many years.
Enjoy his art while you feed on his awesome burritos or stuffed baked potatoes... or just stop in. His work is also on display in the Baja Cactus
lobby and has been in some of the rooms.
I started taking photos of his work in 2004...
In 2005:
(my wife loved this one, so we bought it!)
[Edited on 5-15-2011 by David K]
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Every time I see his work I am dazzled at how good it is.
carpe diem!
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Nov., 2005:
(I loved this one, so I bought it!)
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In 2006:
Some of the photos were taken during the Baja-Rosario Cultural Fesival 2006, in which Hugo and others local painters displayed their work.
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2011 (so far):
Outside Tacos Mision in May, 2011:
(El Vergel Photo)
Those are all the photos I have of Hugo's paintings... If anyone has others, please add them!
Thanks!!
[Edited on 5-15-2011 by David K]
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Bob H
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Beautiful! Looks like you have had quite a few tacos there!!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Every time I see his work I am dazzled at how good it is. |
Ditto that!
The one of the oasis near Mision Santa Maria is here in my office... love it!
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DENNIS
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ART..vs...ILLUSTRATION.
What do we have here?
Whatever........I think it's wonderful.
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Thanks much for the "showing".. really nice style and his colors are super.. also liked the "sectional" very cool...
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These type of posts are why I love visiting this site. Anyone know Hugo has an online gallery; or do I have to drive there to buy some of his work?
Nice pics, David.
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
These type of posts are why I love visiting this site. Anyone know Hugo has an online gallery; or do I have to drive there to buy some of his work?
Nice pics, David. |
Would bet DK could work something out for ya...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
These type of posts are why I love visiting this site. Anyone know Hugo has an online gallery; or do I have to drive there to buy some of his work?
Nice pics, David. |
Some of his art was on display at a gallery in Ensenada... and also during a special event at the government building in San Quintin.
Maybe check with Antonio (BajaCactus) to see if the paintings are still in Ensenada...? I think driving to El Rosario would get you a better deal,
plus meet the artist... and get a good meal!
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I wish I had been to tacos mision and had seen these before - I love the desert scenes .... he managed to really capture the BAJA feelign and why we
love ithere .... to think I have driven by and never knew such a talent was there !!
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Going to Ensenada to see family in a couple weeks. I will check it out. Thanks!
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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Thanks for posting the photos, DK.
Hugo has genuine talent. Much of his work puts some of the poseurs in Todos Santos to shame.
He really needs a patron and a gallery, so he can stop slinging tacos.
I just cannot imagine, no matter how tasty some of the tacos might be, that they could come close to being as satisfying as many of his paintings. His
art nourishes the soul.
[Edited on 5-16-2011 by Bajahowodd]
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DENNIS
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If nothing else, he is prolific. I wonder if he ever sleeps.
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A patron is a good idea; he needs one. I can see the man has talent. I can only imagine what he would accomplish if he broaded his stroke and focused
only on creating. Bet he makes a killer taco!
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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FWIW, we stopped at the taco shop one time and we felt like we were intruding on the 2 ladies working the counter. very cold. the food was not enough
to make me return.....
but his artistic talents are amazing!
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Thanks David, there are some very nice pieces to study here.
Dennis, I vote that it is art as opposed to illustration as I can see the artist's soul in his work. Illustrations no matter how well done do not
carry the artist's persona into the piece.
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