beginning a painting with Pope Francis & “Chucho” the rooster
a work in progress… beginning of a new (20 x 16 in.) painting awaiting the visit of Pope Francis in the U.S. (after his stay in Habana, Cuba).
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Gabriel Navar 
GENIUS!! “A chicken in every pot !” —– Herbert Hoover, 1928 “Pot for every chicken!” ——– Cheech Marin, 1977. “A rooster for every Pope !” —- Gabriel Navar, 2015. “Before the cock crows three times you will betray me!” — Jesus to Peter the first Pope.
Gracias Dr. Rodeiro… this one is going to be a fun one indeed… we are artists that speak of our times! – Regards, Gabriel (in California!!!)
I really like the way this seems to be going, especially the colour depth. But what, please, is Chucho and what does this gallo signify? Cheers, Carole (UK).
Thank you Carole… “Chucho” is a nickname for the name Jesus. Chucho is a rooster that lives in my household… somehow, through a “divine” dream, I was inspired to combine Pope Francis and Chucho…. there is a rooster that crowed 3 times in reference to Christ (in the bible)…. hope this explains a little bit… Regards, Gabriel (California)
Thanks, Gabriel – now it all makes perfect sense.