"Digger Bee," Pastel on Suede Mat Board,  8" x 10"

This California native bee digs a hole in the ground for its nest. It's a tiny bee, but if you keep your eyes open, you will see it gathering pollen from native flowers. This is a blue-eyed bee. My friend Kris Ethington gave me permission to interpret her photograph for the image.

All images copyright 2026 Elizabeth L. Wallace.