The city of Gilroy, CA chose me to paint a series of nature murals on traffic signal boxes. Hot air balloons are often seen in the Central Valley.

Our hovering jewel-like friends, enlarged for easy viewing from a passing car! In Watsonville, CA

This large box has an ecology theme, featuring the beautiful wetlands found in the area near Gilroy.

The other two sides of the ecology theme, with a plea to preserve the waterways.

Bird of Paradise flowers have always fascinated me, making this one of my favorites to work on in Gilroy.

A Great Blue Heron as well as two white Egrets…

Gilroy is famous for it’s garlic agriculture, as well as being home to many fine vineyards.

Monarch butterflies pause in a special location in Santa Cruz on their migratory flight to Mexico.

My earnest attempt to copy Van Gogh with garlic cloves floating in the night sky!

Gilroy Gardens is a popular destination, offering many wonders of horticulture and family fun.

Located in Soquel, CA, just a short distance away from towering redwood forests…

This box was sponsored by the local VFW and public library.