I live in southern CA where there is a profusion of palm trees, cactus, yucca, and old-growth chaparral. My drawings emerge from a studio process that includes the study of native plants often overlooked in favor of thirsty exotics.  These local plants are wired to survive the challenges of the southern California desert environment.  Roots are designed to penetrate the vast depths of dry soil and leave patterns that can retain precious moisture in its arid location. These natural designs have been failproof and that for me is sublime.