Inspired by all the Monarch butterflies in my garden. Raising many of them in my butterfly nursery, enables me to get so many of them, especially in the spring!

From my experiences of walking through the mountains and fields of flowers, I created this one from my imagination.

Hiking in Alameda, California, there is this oak tree all by itself against the green rolling hills.

This agave is on Channel Drive on the bike path along Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California.

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.

The Candelabra. This one caught my eye as I was driving by on a sunny afternoon. What caught my eye was the lighting upon it.

This poppy-like succulent flower, sways and jitters on slender wiry stems and peeps around my garden.

The lovely Purple Crest Aeonium. They are going off everywhere in my backyard with their brilliant yellow crowns. I isolated this one to paint.

Sunflowers!  Inspired by the Summer Solstice parade that take place every year in Santa Barbara. Feeling very high-spirited, this was the result!

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.