Pair of giant sea turtles swimming in the ocean on coral reef. Textured backgrounds, pouring & spattering vibrant colors, stylized strokes, silver and copper leaf applications with high flow acrylics colors. Combination of impressionism with a touch of realism inspired by nature.

Native Jack-in-the-pulpit center - look at that cool hooded flower - small red berries developed in the summer. Looking forward to see this one come back each spring. The purple Tall Larkspur, Delphinium exaltatum, is an endangered plant native to the Ozarks and Appalachians

What does a roof deck look like when every part of the roof, even areas deemed uninhabitable and structurally weak, is utilized and optimized? This large midcentury home on the edge of Presidio National Park in San Francisco had an incredible location and views. But the original roof deck suffered from poor design detailing that had rendered it a leaking, deteriorating mess. Even worse, the previous owner had covered three roof areas surrounding the deck with river stones, structurally overloading the building and endangering its occupants. We removed the river stones and everything else down to the framing. An expertly detailed drainage and waterproofing system underlies everything above. The deck and access stairs are surfaced with durable and refined porcelain pavers. The guardrail is made from custom stainless steel supports with clear, low-iron, laminated glass spanning between for an unobstructed view. Heated seats make watching the chilly fog roll in through the gate comfy. Planting and greenery surround the deck. The type varies depending on structural conditions- a deep planter sits on top of a structural wall, sedums in shallow soil occupy the strong edges of the surrounding rooftops, and faux grass turf fills out the middle in areas that can’t support the weight of wet soil.

Please contact the artist via email at darlenewatsonartist@gmail.com or check online galleries that represent her which are also listed on her website. This original is part of the three that are available on the artist's website where when sold 50% of this will go to the Canadian Wildlife Federation in relation to the Monarch Butterfly being on the endangered list.