Bob Scenes from the Southwest The mosaic tile work served

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

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

The prickly pear cactus is one of the most common in the Sonoran Desert

Watercolor on cradled board - 54″ x 18″

This peony spoke to me and I knew immediately that I had to paint it

Bob Scenes from the Southwest The mosaic tile work servedWatercolor 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.