24 x 36 Paintings

Like the minuscule cochineal insect, the most insignificant detail oftentimes becomes the pivotal inspiration for a painting.  Cochineal insects live on prickly pear cacti and are covered by a cottony, white substance for protection. Although rarely seen and smaller than a grain of rice, Cochineal insects produce a chemical that is the main source of color used for making red dye. 

In reference to my painting
“Queen of Cochineal”