Paradise Lost Botanicals An agave rosette grows very

An agave rosette grows very slowly and sends up a tall stem that produces a beautiful abundant set of blooms

Local Color is available as a giclee print

Sand Harbor

"Fruit of the Opuntia" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares  giclée series

but are fleeting – these critters are fast

Paradise Lost Botanicals An agave rosette grows veryWatercolor on canvas 20 x 20 On a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas our casita was surrounded by these very dramatic Bird of Paradise plants in various stages of bloom. I was struck by the contrast of the multi colored blooms against the backdrop of the turquoise water in the Sea of Cortez. Inspiration!