Whenever I hear a rapid knocking on the trees, I race to my window to find the source.

Suddenly a flurry of bark drops from above. A ladder-backed woodpecker is looking for a snack. It smashes its head impossibly fast, stops and cocks its head sideways, then rapidly munches on a few uncovered bugs.

Two smaller woodpeckers hop around the circumference of the tree, letting out a loud and decisive, “CHIRP.”

Their feathers must have inspired millions of pieces of art. Especially pottery. The woodpeckers look like beautifully painted vessels, dancing through the trees.

Painted with my natural watercolors made from plants and soil. You can grab a jar of your own here.

Handmade watercolor paint made from New Mexican soil on paper, 2024.

Size: 5 in. x 7 in.

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Ships in a padded envelope if unframed. If framed, will ship in a box and you will receive an invoice for framing fees.