Olvera Street/ Philippe's/Chinatown

I put these together since it's all one trip for me. All have great sketch potential. I like to hit Olvera Street first, get breakfast at Cielito Lindo (the number one, 3 taquitos and beans and cheese). What I like about Olvera Street is that it hasn't changed much over the years. I've been coming here my entire life, and it looks pretty much the same. Lots of architecture, people, mariachis.

The Plaza usually has free entertainment. It's a great sketch spot/hang.

Then I head down Alameda to Philippe's for a French dip sandwich for lunch. This is another spot that doesn't change much. Great spot for people sketching. I like their coffee, which is forty-five cents the last time I was there. I took a class here when our Olvera visit got rained out and we had a great time eating, drinking coffee and drawing. It's got a vibe, which is always number one in my book. 

Then I head down Broadway to Chinatown. The walk has all sorts of sketch stuff. Great for gritty city stuff. Good spot to do small paintings.

Then Chinatown. This is an obvious one for all sorts of great material.

Never know what you'll see around here...