Cichorium intybus normally swarms in autumn fields alongside Queen Anne’s Lace. But this year, Chicory was very elusive, at least in the East County area. I finally found a plant nearby my day job, and it provided me with several specimens.

This was my last contribution to the Sisterhood of Traveling Paints. Since I only like to do wildflowers, it was becoming difficult to find specimens. And it’s quite time-consuming to keep up with the monthly 2-page submission. I really enjoyed the project. The Sisterhood plans to have an exhibit of all the sketchbooks some time in 2017.