Inspired by Blue Eyed Grass (depicted at centre) the painting was completed in July at the height of the growing season.  The background is a deep, rich navy blue-black, overlaid with seven undulating stalks emerging from fibrous roots.  The plants are painted entirely in dots which give the painting the distinct beadwork-like effect. 

Some of the flowers are direct facsimiles of flowers found in historical Aboriginal beadwork. Others, such as the large abstract flowers, are reminiscent of prairie Métis beadwork where artisans traditionally added multi-layered rows of petals on each flower until the flowers become heavy with layers and colour.  And others still are representative of actual plant species such as the Blue Eyed Grass, Milkweed or Wild Carrot.

- Description by Wayne Peltier