Lady in Red Desert Flora Within a few hours of

Within a few hours of birth

they are no competition for the nectar found in the real thing

Watercolor on 2” deep cradled panel - 3" x 9"

The nests are typically high in the cactus which provides protection from land dwelling predators and offers them a nice lookout over the Sonoran Desert

Harbor View

Lady in Red Desert Flora Within a few hours ofWatercolor on cradled board 60 x 24 Agave are one of my favorite subjects to paint. The architectural shapes and the way the shadows and light play out on the leaves makes for an interesting composition. This mature plant had very large leaves and interesting shapes and angles so I dressed her up in RED!