Visiting Cayo Largo in February 2019

Mr. P and I had been trying to slip away for a wee holiday for months. Each time we tried to get going something important arose and we stayed. Finally we were able to get away in February. We chose to return to a little island off the south coast of Cuba named Cayo Largo.

Hittite Portal Lion

Many years ago, I encountered portal lions in the glorious Museum of Anatolian Civilization in Ankara, Turkey. That museum is breathtaking and I would love nothing more than to go back.  

I've always wanted to have portal lions guard my front door. And perhaps one day I will paint a pair in the entrance way. For now, I worked up a small drawing that is a blend of several reference photos.