Topping Guayule Seedlings, c. 1940s Size:Small - 11 x 15 inches He grew up during the

He grew up during the Great Depression and eventually served in the Marine Corps during World War Two

so there are only a small limited number of prints possible

an original watercolor painting by Phil Dike

and that light must have reminded Dad of the strong sunlight for which early California watercolors are known

Topping Guayule Seedlings, c. 1940s Size:Small - 11 x 15 inches He grew up during theAt the start of WWII, the government started an ill fated program in the California Central Valley to turn Guayole into rubber to help the war effort. Exhibited: The American Scene, Regionalist Painters of California 1930 1960's, Fallbrook Arts Center, Sept. 1999. "This Enchanted Land, American Regionalism 1930 Today", at the Fallbrook Art Center, May 19th July 1st, 2012. This watercolor is available as a museum quality fine art gicle print on premium