Picnic Under the Ironwood Tree by Carolyn Schmitz

After the Wild Hat celebration, hungry creatures gather for a twilight picnic beneath a stately ironwood tree.

A spiny lizard and elder Gila monsters share stories and savor spicy red ants before retreating to their burrow in matching pajamas, surrounded by the cool shade and delicate blossoms of the desert night.

Greeting cards from original paintings by Arizona artist Carolyn Schmitz. Whimsical portraits of wildlife and native plants from the mountains and deserts. Greeting cards are 5×7 and blank inside. The back of each card lists the native plants used in the painting. Envelopes are included.  Printed in the USA