Desert Dreams
The desert is full of life, and resilient beyond understanding. At first glance it may seem like a barren wasteland, yet once you begin to watch and listen, creatures will make themselves known. The colors and textures of the desert change with each angle of the sun, or movement of the clouds. Mirages are common, and the wind is magical.
"Morning Meetup" acrylic and oil on canvas. After the rain, unlikely gatherings happen around the water puddles. Three animals that would not normally be together allow each other to drink.
"Infinite Possibilities" acrylic and oil on 16x20 inch canvas. Time is only a constraint in the mind, but the focus on now, this moment holds infinite possibilities.
"Greater Roadrunner" acrylic on canvas. The roadrunner is an amazing and mysterious animal that can kill and eat a rattlesnake.
"Burrowing Owls" acrylic and oil on canvas. These special little owls spend their time underground in the desert. They have long legs, but often sit low when relaxing.
"Desert Quail" acrylic and oil on canvas. This quail couple is looking for the best place to hatch their young. They spend their time on the ground under shrubs.
"The Sentinel" acrylic on canvas. This quail is on high alert watching out for danger in his desert home.
"Desert Storm" acrylic and oil on two canvases. This diptych painting portrays the colorful beauty of the desert after storms and super blooms. Two separate paintings that may be displayed together or individually.
"Salton Sea Wildlife" acrylic on canvas. The Salton Sea is a hauntingly beautiful place full of life. The bird sanctuary is home to many different species of birds.
"Desert Contrast" oil on wood. The tiny succulent fights for survival, as the shadows grow long.
"Desert Hot Springs" acrylic on canvas. The San Gorgonio mountains rise above the desert floor and their snow provides water to the aquifers under the rock and sand.
"Desert Iguana" mixed media on canvas. This little white lizard (or iguana) is all over the desert in southern California. The grow to be fairly long and are fast. Cute creatures that are pros at surviving the desert heat.
"Desert Tortoise" mixed media on canvas. This little tortoise will grow into a large one, and he is built for the desert. Cute in its own way.