Many yucca-like plants appear along some of the flatlands, growing wild. These
suggested this painting. Just before starting the work, I had picked up several bird
feathers so they were on my studio tables. I combined these to make this painting. I played with silk paper overlays once the watercolors were dry. The collage was pure frivolity to create, and started me on a series of works.
Arches 300 lb rough with watercolors washes using deep reds, yellows, cream.
Silk strip paper overlays.
