Desert Blues I Coasters I have several in my

I have several in my yard and while I have hummingbird feeders for my feathered friends year-round

But you have to enjoy them quickly – most blooms only last a couple of days

just outside of the town of Regello

"Fuschia" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares  giclée series

Desert Blues I Coasters I have several in myWatercolor on canvas, framed 36 x 36 Agave are one of my favorite desert plants to paint. The architectural shapes and the way the shadows and light play on the leaves makes for unique visual interest. In my creative process, I like to experiment with varying palettes and asymmetrical cropping in my compositions to breathe new energy into a familiar subject. This giant blue agave and its companion, Desert Blues II, are examples of this technique.