Simmondsia vitra
Simmondsia vitra is closely related to the Jojoba shrub (Simmondsia chinensis), pronounced “ho-HO-bah”. Jojoba is native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of Arizona, California, and Mexico. Simmondsia vitra however is primarily found in arid urban environments and produces an extremely toxic, oily substance.
This image shows a detail of this work.
oil on canvas
120×80 cm.
original sold
Simmondsia vitra belongs to the following groups:
Globes, Spheres and Curves - 2 per day, Imaginative Realism and New Zealand Made Available for sale asGreeting Cards and Matted Prints

Tessa Bishop
Your work is very unique and beautiful
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful concept and the background is fascinating!
gerrardt
EXQUISITE, LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL, & UNIQUE.
AnnDixon
This is an amazing capture, well done,
Lyn Higgs
I love your style, remarkable in it’s perfection. Just wonderful ; D
Dana Roper
Absolutely wonderful!!!
Aurora Pintore
LOVE IT!!!!!
Ming Myaskovsky
I am very impressed with your artwork, you’re very talented! :)
Monica Engeler
Beautiful.
Rhinovangogh
This is spectacular! I thought it was photoshop because of its pristine clarity. Oil on canvas! Superb! Cheers, RVG
RobynLee
I love how you captured those interesting bubble-like flowers..
Colleen Farrell
Wow, your work is incredible. I could fave every piece. I love how you express the qualities of the trees.
Colleen Milburn
Aahhhh, the reflections do it for me ;)))
Vanessa Anderberg
Your work is excellent
Heidi Garner
How incredible! Your work is…astounding. Yes, like it lots I do :)
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Heidi :-))
Glad you appreciate this one.
Elaine Green
This is amazing—-I am totally in awe!!!!!
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Elaine,
I’m glad you like my work that much :-))
jewelskings
I would like to Congratulate you on being featured in the Globes, Spheres and Curves Group! Yeah!

08-04-09
DevineDayDreams
WOW!!!! have never seen anything like it! What an awesome beauty!! Well captured, congratulations on the feature!!
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Daisy!
Keith Reesor
Amazing, beautiful and enchanting!! :)
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Keith,
Glad you enjoy my work :-)
solareclips~Ju...
Really wonderful work!!
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Julie :-))
Andrea Ida Rausch
Awesome how you worked out the reflection details….wow! My congratulations!
Patricia Van L...
Thanks Andrea,
It took me a while to figure out how the reflection worked on this one. Luckily my glass sphere helped me heaps ;-)
Shirley Hirst
How gorgeous, a fav! Congrats on your well deserved feature!
ArcadiaTempest
unique is the word indeed…...also thanks for the description of this amazing piece :)
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks KarenSue.
Glad you enjoy this one!
Sarah ORourke
Wow so incredible! Amazing style you have!
Patricia Van L... replied
Thanks Sarah
Glad you dig my style :-)
KALIOPY 7 days ago
excellent contrast & colour selection. Love the reflection of the home – so clever – awesome :)