Red Desert flora We share a love for

We share a love for Italian landscapes – in particular those filled with poppies in the spring

this was my first attempt at capturing the translucent crepe-paper like petals

The iconic saguaros - only occurring naturally in the Sonoran Desert - are majestic sentinels that provide shelter for many species of wildlife

are not poisonous

a natural water bird

Red Desert flora We share a love forWatercolor on canvas framed 6" x 6 (7" x 7 framed) Part of my Wild October Instagram Painting Challenge Collection. I was fortunate to have a cardinal nest in my backyard this summer and literally spent hours watching the nervous dad pace in my backyard while the mom guarded the eggs. Sadly, an unknown predator reached the nest before the hatch. This painting serves as a tribute to the devoted mom and dad honoring their tireless vigil. The topic was