Mika, The Tamale Maker is a painting by Marilyn Smith which was uploaded on December 6th, 2015.
Mika, The Tamale Maker
This watercolor painting by Marilyn Smith, titled Mika, The Tamale Maker resulted from an inspirational photograph taken by Hannah Smith. The... more
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9.000 x 12.000 inches
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Title
Mika, The Tamale Maker
Artist
Marilyn Smith
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This watercolor painting by Marilyn Smith, titled "Mika, The Tamale Maker" resulted from an inspirational photograph taken by Hannah Smith. The photographer is currently teaching in Mexico and also learning the great Mexican customs and recipes. Hannah learned how to make these tamales from Mika, a member of her community, for the Day of The Dead celebrations.
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In Hannah's words:
"In Ayotzinapan, Puebla, Mexico, Mika hand grinds la masa made from corn to begin making tamales. During D�a de los Muertos, it is customary for families to celebrate by eating tamales filled with chicken, beans, salsa verde, salsa roja, or mole (a typical Mexican dish). The tamales are first formed by layering the masa with the ingredients that will fill them. The layers are then rolled into a long cylinder shape, and are sectioned off into chunks to form small balls. The balls are then flattened by hand, and rolled in banana leaves to be cooked over an open flame. �Qu� rico! "
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I fell in love with the sunlight, the stone walls with all the tools at hand and the beautiful lady working so hard at her task. I knew the subject would make a great painting.
Uploaded
December 6th, 2015
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Comments (22)
Nava Thompson
Marilyn---this is a fun piece with lots of interest, color and light. lvf
Marilyn Smith replied:
Thank you, Nava. My granddaughter took the original photo. She loved the final results of the painting and will give a copy to Mika. :D
Randy Rosenberger
Marilyn, I just love the textures, elements, and colors in your great creative pieces. Love this one! This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
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