December 17, 1999

I painted the mescal plant today. It took me a lot longer than I expected, again. I put the scaffold back up and plan to do Diego and Frida tomorrow. Casey's sister sent up a Virgin Of Guadalupe statue. We put it on a paint can above this plant. It's the right idea but kind of wimpy. Still need a dramatic centerpiece for this niche. I took it down and put the scaffold in place.

December 18, 1999

I finished the hat on the Day of the Dead woman today. Paulie, who has been working for Casey, picked a dark red for her hat. That worked. And then I did these two heads. There is a resemblance anyway. Frida looks a little young and I may have exaggerated Diego's chin.

December 19, 1999

I painted Pancho Villa today. His boots got a little big and look more like fishing boots than riding boots so I'll have to fix that.

The mural is starting to take shape now. The section above the stairs is just about done and I'm hoping to finish Cortez and his lady friend tomorrow. They are around the corner to the right. At that point I can take the scaffold down and finish the rest from the floor or a chair.

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