Ripe for the Picking Birds The hilltop town of Montecchiello

The hilltop town of Montecchiello in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany takes great pride in their doorways

I’m fortunate in that my studio provides me with a view of the McDowell Mountains that rim the northeast quadrant of Scottsdale

they will be harvested soon

most impressive floral shows in the world

Ripe for the Picking Birds The hilltop town of MontecchielloWatercolor on gallery wrapped canvas 20 x 20 The Prickly Pear cactus bears these beautiful fruits in the late spring early summer. These perfectly ripe specimens had a graphic quality with the sunlight hitting them just so. The rich red color in contrast with the green pad is quite the attention getter.