of guitars as painters’ palettes, but for its diversity of styles. The artists range from local professionals including Efren Gonzalez to some very talented amateurs. The inclusiveness is refreshing and the artist community Artists: Hugo & Carlos Villalobos has clearly embraced the concept. The images range from scenes of colonial Mexico to rock music tributes. Most Artists: Daniel Palma & are painted, but one of the more striking Sergio Xoñu pieces is installed as a sculpture standing on human legs. Part of the Galeria remains a working studio. On the day I was there Emily Allen had set up her easel there to catch the light flooding in from off the lake, and I stood for a while with my face pressed against the window watching her work. Even though the regular gallery hours are Saturday/ Sunday, 1-6PM, visitors can browse on many weekdays when the artists are in residence, and the work is readily viewed through big picture windows at any time of the day. Galeria del Lago is located right on the lakefront between the Old Posada and Yves Restaurant, within eyesight of the Ajijic Pier. No surprise, then, that Artist: Jesus Lopez Vega the subject of many currently featured paintings is the white donkey that seems perennially tethered just a few yards away on the beach. Photos don’t do the work justice, so drop by and see the real deal. It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your lips! You can also see photos of work no longer on display when I visited on the gallery’s Facebook page
Artists: Hugo & Carlos Villalobos
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