Desert Blues I Coasters Leopards are perfectly camouflaged and

Leopards are perfectly camouflaged and hunt by stalking

Central Park" is also available as a canvas giclee

But you have to enjoy them quickly – most blooms only last a couple of days

This particular variety – the purple prickly pear – usually wins the race in terms of being the first variety to bloom every spring

Desert Blues I Coasters Leopards are perfectly camouflaged andWatercolor on canvas, framed 36 x 36 Agave are one of my favorite desert plants to paint. The architectural shapes and the way the shadows and light play on the leaves makes for unique visual interest. In my creative process, I like to experiment with varying palettes and asymmetrical cropping in my compositions to breathe new energy into a familiar subject. This giant blue agave and its companion, Desert Blues II, are examples of this technique.