Five O’Clock Shadow American landscapes According to Aztec mythology

According to Aztec mythology

Inspired by my morning hikes in the hills near my Northern California home

I hope the sunset gods bless you with one while you are here

Cardinals are a favorite among bird enthusiasts

This dramatic desert beauty is very common in the southwest and west

Five O’Clock Shadow American landscapes According to Aztec mythologyWatercolor on gallery wrapped canvas, framed 60" x 24" Part of my Serenity Collection. Agave are one of my favorite desert plants to paint. The architectural shapes and the way the shadows and light play on the leaves really attracts my eye. Im particularly drawn to early morning or late afternoon when the sun casts a strong shadow mirroring its unique architecture onto the ground. The tall stem often provides a perch for birds on the lookout for any