Joshua Tree #1

 Joshua Tree National Park : an amazing place !  Five days of family camping and we only began to explore this unique environment of vast high desert and jumbled rocks tossed around by careless giants.

This is the first plein air sketch of the area behind our campsite - watercolor 10" x 12 1/2"

Lilacs In Bloom

One length of my backyard fence are lilac bushes that were probably first planted in the late '40's. When I come down the stairs on April mornings, I see a wave of soft violet and magenta blooms. I appreciate this kind of wake up.

watercolor/yupo  25 1/2" x 20 "

Houseplant on Windowsill

This plant sits on the sill of a north facing window and provides a visual diversion even on overcast days.
watercolor / yupo  12 1/2" x 10"

Red Tulips

This clump of amazingly red tulips just appeared in one corner of my yard. They are like royalty appearing amongst humble folks - you can't ignore them !
watercolor on yupo  10" x 12 1/2"

Tulips

Continuing the musical metaphor, these budding tulips are the chorus of the spring concert.

watercolor on yupo  20" x 25"

Magnolia Minuet

Every spring these stately old fashioned blossoms open and I love seeing them.

watercolor on yupo  10" x 12 1/2"

Flowering Quince II

This quince shrub continues to inspire- I had to paint it again !
This is a larger watercolor than the previous painting....25" x 19"