California Fan Palm
This very old Fan Palm tree wasn’t pruned for most of its life. I find all its fronds quite beautiful and what nature had intended. This one stands proudly against the mountains in Carpinteria.
Lilac Fields
From my experiences of walking through the mountains and fields of flowers, I created this one from my imagination.
Lonely Oak
Hiking in Alameda, California, there is this oak tree all by itself against the green rolling hills.
Agave Blue
This agave is on Channel Drive on the bike path along Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California.
Yucca by the Sea
The setting sun incandesces the white flowers of this soft leaf yucca. This striking Yucca is on Channel Drive on the bike path along Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California.
Calandrinias
This poppy-like succulent flower, sways and jitters on slender wiry stems and peeps around my garden.
Succulent Crown
The lovely Purple Crest Aeonium. They are going off everywhere in my backyard with their brilliant yellow crowns. I isolated this one to paint.
Summer Solstice Sunflowers
Sunflowers! Inspired by the Summer Solstice parade that take place every year in Santa Barbara. Feeling very high-spirited, this was the result!
Matilija Poppy
Matilija poppies always grab my attention. They are so fragile with their very delicate crape-like petals. I created this one to not look so fragile, but to be bold, strong and vibrant.