El Hidalgo De La Mancha: íMural de Español Parte Uno! (x1)

     Among my interests, art is probably my biggest passion (yes, it's odd to admit this on a blog that was born out of a completely different passion; that of Hispanic culture). But it is nice when my greatest love can meet halfway with other topics I find fascinating. I've recently been able to have such an opportunity. Through much planning and discussion, I now have the amazing authorization to paint a mural in the classroom of my former Spanish teacher.
    This mural is being done in parts, with each section pertaining to some aspect of Latin American or Spanish culture, history, movies, etc.
    First off, let me just say that it's amazing to even be able to do a mural! Murals are a form of art that I've always loved dearly, being that they help beautify an otherwise bland setting. Murals can have strong socio-political messages or criticisms. Perhaps they are more positively expressive. Irregardless of meaning, murals simply make this world a more colorful place to live. In my book, that's never bad. Murals are a significant part of Latin American cities, expressing the vibrant souls of people and cities, as well as the vinegary emotions of distaste at the government and state of affairs.
    My first piece is of the famed literary character Don Quixote (also spelled Don Quijote) and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Cervantes' novel follows the adventures of a gentleman named Alonso Quixano who decides to revive chivalry under the name Don Quixote. This novel, told in episodic bursts, wheels about with parody and farce, nationalism, and more. It is commonly referred to as one of the greatest books in the entire Spanish canon. Not bad for a small town Spanish room mural, eh?