Abalone Moon
Poetry
Painting
Photograph

Royce Wood

Bursera species
found in Baja, California
 watercolor and gouache

Growing in Baja California, this plant has a swollen base to retain water in hot, dry climates.
The bark peels away and a jade-like color lies beneath. This was why it was of
   interest to paint and observe.

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