The Painted Cats of Miami, Arizona
Miami (pronounced "My Amma"), Arizona, sits nestled at the edge of the Pinal Mountains and beneath a massive copper mine. It's a quiet, dusty town, so small you could blink and miss it. But those are some of the best towns around, and I found if you pull off the main road, Route 60 (see my previous blog post on this drive), there is a charming strip of antique stores along with a couple bars and a couple restaurants. Quiet, dusty, small, but with some flair. You will find, if you take the time to stop, that the town is covered in public art. Of particular delight to me were the countless cat paintings found on street corners, shop fronts, nooks and crannies.
Portraits of Me, by Gaby Alvarez
A couple weeks ago in Culver City and Venice Beach, California, I got my portrait taken by my good friend, photographer Gaby Alvarez. She shot me with her Mamiya 645 camera.
