Mini Bloom #144 - Maple Bud Faded Cobalt / Spring Fling cactus flower Dry clean only

Dry clean only

I discovered a cashmere sweater at the Rose Bowl flea market in Los Angeles

wow - it’s getting so tall

faded into the background

one-of-a-kind mixed media piece on archival canvas panel

Mini Bloom #144 - Maple Bud Faded Cobalt / Spring Fling cactus flower Dry clean onlyI came across the prettiest pod on the streets of East London in early spring. I was on the way to the pool and picked it up, carried it home and wrapped it up. The next day I was in the print studio and painted it. I thought it was the start of a flower bloom. Then I saw another shrub with the same pretty, birdlike blooms on them. I took photos, asked friends on social media and finally arrived at the name of the pretty bloom which really wasn't a