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  • Country: Costa Rica
  • Category: Painting
  • Technique: Watercolour
  • Medium: Glass
  • Theme: Portrait
  • Measurements: 30.71 x 32.28 in
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Reseña de la obra:

"De pequeña sacaba de mi "chanchito" las monedas de uno o dos colones para comprar chicles o un helado; no salía de mi casa sin antes avisar, con un grito, que iba a la Pulpería del barrio !voy donde Don Fernando! A la vuelta de la esquina está ese punto de paso casi obligatorio en La Arenilla o Calle El Higuerón, como se le conoce a ese lado de mi vecindario en Cartago. Todavía estoy entre su numerosa lista de compradores, ya no solo por chicles y helados y, por supuesto, para ir necesito más de uno o dos colones. Tal vez lo que más disfruto es encontrarme a Don Fernando recostado sobre el mostrador, en espera de su próximo cliente. Pensé en fotografiarlo y se lo comenté. Sorprendido soltó una carcajada, posó a la par de sus productos y me dijo como recuperándose de la congoja: "tengo que quedar guapo". Cuando voy a su "pulpe" me pregunta, "¿cómo va la pintada?”...

Artist information

Born on February 22, 1985. Since little is interested in art, with the earliest memories painted on stones, eggshells or modeling clay, and now, from 6 years said she wanted to be a painter when he grows up. In his childhood sparked his passion for painting and drawing unconditionally supported by his father and mother. During primary school in his hometown Cartago, was very encouraged and supported by their teachers, participating in national competitions where prizes and got honorable...

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