Portrait of Restaurateur Raul Jimenez

The Works of Edward Christobal Lopez, III
“The material used to create the paintings is a waterborne, low odor, high gloss, solid covering, acrylic Bulletin Enamel formulated for graphic arts and maintenance applications. It is lead free, fast drying, easy brushing, and more importantly environmentally friendly.

The gold elements in the background of the paintings are actually silhouette shapes that when put together make up the Central Academic or Madla buildings of your campus.

The portraits that I chose to create consist of newly created paintings depicting prominent San Antonio individuals who have had an impact on social, civic and educational awareness for the citizens of our city.” ---Edward Christobal Lopez, III

Edward Christobal Lopez, III (American, b. 20^th Century)
Portrait of Restaurateur Raul Jimenez
Acrylic enamel on canvas
Signed l.l.
5 x 4 feet

During the holiday season, many senior citizens are alone and cannot afford to prepare a holiday meal for themselves. In 1979, San Antonio restaurant owner and businessman, Raul Jimenez, recognized this need in his community and established a Thanksgiving Day event designed to serve these individuals. To this day, the event invites seniors and the less fortunate to dine at a “community dinner table”, to celebrate the holiday with their peers, and to enjoy live music and entertainment. Mr. Jimenez is depicted wearing his trademark chef’s sombrero and contagious smile.