Chile and Chicos - 4" x 4" original acrylic painting by Frederick Aragon

4 x 4 inch originals • Sales Price $70.00 reg. $75.

This whimsical painting depicts both the actual and the surreal. In New Mexico, you'll see many doors painted blue or turquoise--colors of protection as well as welcome--and red chile ristras often adorn homes inside and out. What you won't see, except in this painting, are giant chicos on the roof! Chicos are dried corn kernels that add a toothy texture to beans. Make a pot of chile out of your dried red chile ristra, and you're set for a feast. This 4" x 4" acrylic painting on canvas is varnished and framed for hanging,