Across Texas, Indian paintbrushes spot spring pastures with vibrant, unexpected color. No matter how many times I see these spikes of red, I smile. As a girl, I thought Native Americans actually did use these wildflowers as paintbrushes, and closely investigated the colorful bracts to see if I could discover where the paint was stored. Showy companions of bluebonnets, these beloved roadside flowers shout out the beauty of wild Texas to all who pass by. Indian paintbrushes spot spring pastures with vibrant, unexpected color, a gift from Texas. (It's not ALL about bluebonnets!)
This miniature watercolor is on archival Aquabord, a lightly textured surface that stands the test of time. Several coats of archival matte varnish intensify the colors and seal the painting so that glass isn't required to protect the art.
- Framed: 10 x 8 x 1 in (25.4 x 20.32 x 2.54 cm)
- Subject Matter: Flora
- Current Location: Old Spanish Trail Studio - PO Box 2167 401 Crows Nest Road, Fort Davis, TX 79734 (google map)
- Collections: Miniatures, Nature Art, Vertical Art, Watercolor Flowers, Wildflowers