Chelsea Rose Desert flora Italy provides the backdrop for

Italy provides the backdrop for this scene - an old monastery converted into a winery surrounded by the vineyards it maintains

When the sun sets

She was a huge inspiration to me early in life and I was able to travel there with some fellow artists to experience it first-hand

I grew a small collection of these from seed in my backyard and every morning it put a smile on my face

This charming town offers spectacular panoramic views of the region

Chelsea Rose Desert flora Italy provides the backdrop forWatercolor on paper, framed 30 x 22 This is one of the reference photos I took while attending the Chelsea Garden Show in London. As one of the largest, most impressive floral shows in the world, it was a wonderful place to gather inspiration.