Carmine Desert flora the colors of the surrounding

the colors of the surrounding mountains take on this surreal glow

"Lily" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares  giclée series

The more mature of the species have this “shaggy” look to their feathers

Watercolor on cradled board - 36″ x 48″

but once they bloom there is no way to miss them

Carmine Desert flora the colors of the surroundingWatercolor on cradled board 10 x 10 Cardinals are a favorite among bird enthusiasts. Even people that arent avid bird watchers seem to gravitate to this red delight in the wild. Seven of our 50 states even have it as their state bird! I have always been drawn to them because my parents used to tell me they were visitors from heaven. And now they visit me when I go for my morning hikes in the desert Such a treat!