Postcard for a friend. Watercolor and pen on paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado
Just in time to get this in today’s mail. Happy Monday to you!
A Canary Quickie
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Mother Hummer
Little hummer moving to and fro,
little mother,
a fine nest to show.
Watching, waiting,
resting as she might.
On full alert, day and night.
God Bless you little mother,
God Bless your growing kin,
Keep safe this tiny nest, and those within.
SMD
A huge lizard got too close and she attacked him. I managed to slowly open the front door and get a few photos without scaring her. We can see the nest from the front window.
Happy Spring!
Ocotillo Sketch
Ocotillo Sketch. 2.5 x 3.5 watercolor on paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado
This quick sketch was done before bed. I hadn’t painted that day, and felt I had to do something. We saw many Ocotillo on the drive to Prescott. Most along the road were obviously, very spindly. Still, they flaunted bright red flowers. I wasn’t driving, so I was able to take photos. Stopping at times for a closer look.
Ocotillo with a view.
Roadside Ocotillo.
These photos were taken on the 60, between the 10 and Aguila Arizona. In one of the small towns we stopped for these close-ups. What a difference a little water can make.
Ocotillo bush.
Ocotillo Blooms.
According to Wikipedia, fresh flowers can be eaten and have a tangy flavor. The flowers are also collected and used for tea. Ocotillo is not a true cactus. These flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and native carpenter bees. Here’s a look back at the Carpenter Bee I painted in 2014. And another. And the Bee Exhibit in Germany.
Ocotillo Flame.
Hope you enjoyed these flowers as much as I did. I already have ideas for repeat patterns using this plant. Happy creating everyone!