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metal prints san pascual san pasqual san pascal cats cat ristra new mexico mexico mexican mexican food food spanish food chef chefs cook

paintings san pascual san pasqual san pascal cats cat ristra new mexico mexico mexican mexican food food spanish food chef chefs cook

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Pascual Bailon (1540-1592) was born, in May of 1540 in Torre Hermosa, Aragon, Spain. In his youth he was a sheep herder and was often seen praying in the pastures. His faith lead him to the Franciscan monastery in Loreto. Because he was uneducated, the friars would only accept him to do menial tasks such as cooking. His devotion to his faith and kindness of heart to the poor made him beloved by all. San Pascual is the patron saint of cooks and the kitchen. He is traditionally painted with a bowl of pinto beans and a kitchen cat! I have painted him here eating a traditional New Mexican meal of a chicken burrito smothered in red child with a side of pintos, Spanish rice, and lettuce/tomato garnish. He is especially loved in New Mexico.

Through my work I always hope to tell a story about my personal experiences as a Hispanic woman. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of New Mexico and my family has been in northern New Mexico for over 10 generations. My work comes from my memories of growing up in a large extended family and my favorite subjects to paint are the people and traditions of northern New Mexico. I have always loved art and have wanted to become an artist for as long as I can remember. My primary medium is acrylic on canvas. I have also enjoyed using acrylic on wood as well. As a self-taught artist, I really fight looking at something when I'm painting or sketching. I love just allowing my work to evolve organically. My preliminary sketches are...