DESERT DREAMS
THE RAVEN
15X30 ACRYLIC ON CHUNKY CANVAS
A striking scene of a raven perched on a saguaro cactus against a golden desert sunset. The raven's feathers shimmer with blue-gold leaf accents. This painting was inspired by a vivid dream I had shortly before my father's passing, making it a deeply personal piece about loss, healing, and the mysterious connections between life and art.
Key elements:
Raven with detailed, shimmering feathers
Saguaro cactus with delicate blossoms
Vibrant sunset colors
Personal connection to grief and healing
Desert Dreams collection started out as an art show with my daughter at a local gallery. I started these paintings and created my own collection. These were painted during a very difficult time in my life. My art saved me during this time, my soul, tears and emotions are in these paintings. The originals are not for sale, but I have some lovely prints available in 15X30 or 12X24. The prints have some gold leaf touches to give them the look and feel of the originals.
HOPE EMERGING:
The Dance of Black Butterflies
15X30 ACRYLIC ON CHUNKY CANVAS
This painting features black swallowtail butterflies with shimmering blue wings, resting on bright cactus blossoms in a desert setting. Inspired by a dream and real-life encounters following my father's passing, this piece symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and the enduring presence of loved ones.
Key elements:
Black swallowtail butterflies with blue shimmer
Vibrant cactus blossoms
Desert setting
Theme of hope and spiritual connection
WILD HOURSE WITH RABBIT BRUSH
15X30 ACRYLIC ON CHUNKY CANVAS
A white horse stands in a desert landscape under a dreamy pink and purple sky. Bright yellow rabbit brush dots the foreground, with sparse grasses and small rocks completing the scene. This painting captures the untamed spirit of wild horses and the magical quality of desert landscapes.
Key elements:
White horse with flowing mane
Soft pink and purple sky
Bright yellow rabbit brush
Desert setting with sparse vegetation
SEGURO CACTUS BLOSSOMS
15X30 ACRLYIC CHUNKY CANVAS
A majestic saguaro cactus, enhanced with green gold leaf, stands against a warm sky of reds, oranges, and yellows. Various cacti at the base burst with colorful blossoms in pink, purple, and yellow. This painting celebrates the beauty and vitality of the desert in full bloom.
Key elements:
Saguaro cactus with green gold leaf texture
Warm, colorful sky
Various cacti with vibrant blossoms
Uplifting desert atmosphere
Desert Dreams
Desert Dreams