Palo Verde
by Mukta Gupta
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11.000 x 14.000 inches
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Title
Palo Verde
Artist
Mukta Gupta
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Strathmore Smooth Paper
Description
This original painting (11 x 14" on Strathmore smooth paper) was painted in arizona plein air. It was painted in my friend's backyard in arizona desert and I love the desert in arizona with all its plants and vegetation.
Palo verde was designated the official state tree of Arizona in 1954. "Palo verde" is Spanish for "green stick." Blooming in the spring (beginning in late March and continuing until May), palo verde are beautiful trees found in the desert and the foothills of Arizona that add vibrant color to the desert. Palo Verde seeds were a food source for the Pima and Papago Indians of Arizona (the seeds were dried and ground in mortars to make a flour used for mush or cakes).
Native to the Sonoran Desert, palo verde (Cercidium floridum) is a relatively small tree that can reach a height of approximately 32 feet and a trunk diameter of 1.5 - 2 feet. This tree has a deep root system which allows it to tap into the ground water and survive periods of extended drought and withstand severe flash floods (which occur often in desert washes).
Palo Verde is drought deciduous (sheds its leaves during extended dry spells) at which time the tree relies on its green stems and branches for photosynthesis. The leaves of the Palo Verde tree are so small that even during the short period of the year when they are present (mid July to late November) it relies on the green branches and stems to help with photosynthesis.
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Comments (31)
Jimmie Bartlett
Beautiful watercolor painting. I like the linework and depth created in this one. /v
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Congratulations, on your Feature... Thank You for submitting it to the group, its one of our FAVORITES .... We do not always have the time to Comment, but just had to leave one on this beautiful piece of work.
AnnaJo Vahle
I love the colors first of all. The interesting patterns of the brushwork only add to the experience. f/v
Deb Halloran
Mukta, What a stunning watercolor. Lovely soft earthy colors and textures. I love the Arizona desert as well and you have captured this beautifully. This is my choice for the Pay It Forward in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. f/v
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