Rattle Rustler

This black and white bee was having a fine time in this small wild tree.  The tree has pretty pendulous flowers and leaves like a mimosa.   It is called, here in Texas, by a number of names...one of which is "rattlebush".  It grows all along stream banks and roadsides.

Since it is such a common tree, I decided to give it an uncommon, oil painting, effect.  Hope you like it