Zinnia Desert flora This particular bloom was late

This particular bloom was late in the fall when there was a distinct crispness in the air

A commission of Birds of Paradise for one of my favorite collectors

I have painted it a number of times

Mothers with calves will gather in nursery herds

providing shelter and a lofty perspective for native birds

Zinnia Desert flora This particular bloom was late"Zinnia" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares gicle series. Create your perfect indoor garden: these bite sized pieces are great for mix and match custom groupings or as stand alone pops of color. This piece was created during my participation in an Alphabet Challenge with a number of fellow artists. The challenge was to create a painting every day for 26 consecutive days: each painting would correspond to a letter of the alphabet, advancing