Tailfeather (Gila Woodpecker) Botanicals these blooms are delicate and

these blooms are delicate and colorful

An agave rosette grows very slowly and sends up a tall stem that produces a beautiful abundant set of blooms

The giant flowers (4-6 inches in size) are often multicolored with a beautiful translucent blend - often attention grabbing

They are typically in the blue/green color palette

Tailfeather (Gila Woodpecker) Botanicals these blooms are delicate andWatercolor on 2 deep cradled panel 3" x 9" Part of my Wild October Instagram Painting Challenge Collection. The topic was shed and molt. I always feel like I have received a gift when I come across one of these beautiful feathers in the wild. Reminds me that we all lose something beautiful from time to time, yet we move on and survive.