Ice Plant
Carpobrotus edulis
Gouache
Every spring, the Sea fig (Carpobrotus chilensis) causes the coastline of the Monterey Peninsula to erupt in a vibrant, violet carpet of blossoms. Not only is it beautiful, but it has a unique structure that allows it to endure the ever-changing conditions by the shore. This trompe l’oeil study shows my favorite past time, dissecting and analyzing nature and telling its stories through art.