Bob Scenes from the Southwest progress and growth has done

progress and growth has done away with the garden but I take comfort in the knowledge that it lives on in my painting

Every time I paint an oriental poppy it serves as a tribute to my mom – her gardening prowess was remarkable

I’ve always loved the cool tones of this and the way the shadows play on the petals and the ground

The mosaic tile work served as the start of inspiration for my new collection

Bob Scenes from the Southwest progress and growth has doneWatercolor on 2 deep cradled panel 3" x 6 In my neighborhood, bobcats are prevalent. Occasionally I will spy one hanging out in my yard always a treat recently I had a stare down with one of them out my kitchen window while he sat on my wall peeking in.