Native Californian Desert Flora One of the many antiquated

One of the many antiquated doorways in the village of San Jose del Cabo on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico

Part of a large commissioned collection for a special client this beautiful native bird comes in many colors - all of them beautiful and dramatic

They are solitary except when mating or females with cubs

I’ve always found them to be one of the most intriguing of desert plants

The echinopsis cactus serves as the focal point for this piece

Native Californian Desert Flora One of the many antiquatedWatercolor on cradled board 16 x 24 In the spring, the hills of California are carpeted with these showy orange California poppies (Eschscholzia californica). At the peak of the blooming season, bright orange petals seem to cover the landscape entirely. Its golden blooms are a fitting symbol for the Golden State.