Red Desert flora I knew I had to

I knew I had to paint it

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

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

Red Desert flora I knew I had toWatercolor 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