Saturday, June 2, 2012

Clymer Meadow near Celeste, TX


Clymer Meadow is the largest remaining fragment of Blackland Prairie on earth. Less than 1,000 of 2,000,000 original acres remain. This site is maintained by the Nature Conservancy, who open it once a year to the public. It has about twice the species diversity of any other prairie.  The ground undulates like a waffle, with pressure ridges every few feet due to the cracking and swelling of the clay soil. Drought tolerant plants top the ridges, while deep rooted plants fill the basins.  Over time, each "cell" has become a distinct micro-habitat. Truly a wonderland!!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

South Congress


A rain puddle and derelict Airstream trailer in the big food truck lot on South Congress in Austin.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Class Still life


Classroom painting of a spotlit English teapot. The arrangement is certified free of any allegorical  symbolism.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

South Ervay


Corner of South Ervay and Desolation Row.  Limited palette of warm and cool primaries.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Cedar Ridge Preserve


Somewhat geezerish looking painting of the only hilly spot in Dallas county.  Gee, I was hoping I wouldn't start up with this style until I was in my mid-seventies..