Thursday, July 1, 2021

Matilija Poppies Everywhere

 

"Matilija Bush," 8" x 10" watercolor on Arches 100% cold press paper 

The matilija poppy bushes have been flowering lately. I love these large, papery flowers, also known as "fried egg flowers," that can grow to a diameter of five or six inches. 

Bushes can become quite tall -- eight or ten feet. They definitely make a statement when the flowers are in bloom.  

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