This is a watercolor I did a while back.
  I started in watercolor and love the look, but I like more control, so I started with acrylic's and now oils.
 Seems like I do things backwards. Lol.
  But I will tell you in this desert and all the dry heat we have Magnolia Trees.
  The neighbor next door to me has 3 right in the sun with the golf course behind. So there isn't much shade. I just watch them for about 2 1/2 months.
  I think I like the Buds when they are full, right before opening.
  I am working on about 4 oils right now. I think I am finally getting the hang of it. This waiting for it to dry is a bummer.
  I am doing a show in Town Square on the 27th if its not too hot.Its tough in the summer here, but its in the shade and such a good place. Just a 5 hour show. Its a new shopping area and is "The Place" right now. Over 102 I won't do it. 
 I hope that you will visit all my web site, and remember I have giclee' prints of most my work.
  Have  a wonderful day, and keep looking upwards. 
  I would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment.

  Patsi