Incredible desert iguana can withstand the hottest day and have been seen basking in 125 degrees. I have not seen my usual numbers this year. This is a photo from a few years back when I had the pleasure of tossing blossoms from the desert willow onto the sand for their eating pleasure.
Cactus Flower
Cactus flower in my courtyard here in Wonder Valley. This is part of a flower series that came from the best spring in 100 years here in the Mojave Desert. The rest of the flowers can be viewed at magentaRaven in the portfolio under flora. Most were printed on canvas 30×30 by IDavid GraFicks.
CD Artwork
MagentaRaven has just designed its third cd package. The first endeavor was with Karma Thinley Namgyal with “JUMP YOUR HEART” Then,Hawksley Workman who had just stayed at desertWonderland asked me for the Dead Dog photograph for his cd called “my little toothless beauties” and in two thousand and seven I worked with The Hafler Duo…
Twin Cacti Flowers
It’s becoming quite clear to me that this blog will not have a chronological order… Images will dictate the flow for the most part…
eXtentions
Today I spent the day getting to know my blog and the inner workings… So as you can see I’ve put a few of my friend’s websites up for your interest and viewing and readin pleasure…Male lover and I are going to see kd lang this July in Santa Barbara. She’s playing with Lyle Lovitt….
Amsterdam
The Willet-Holthuysen Museum houses a remarkable collection of fine and applied art acquired by Abraham Willet. This stained glass was from the second floor. The puppets were from the flea market not far from there.
First Day
Well here we are and summer is upon us. Weather has been strange but then we’ve been seeing that for a while. One day I will have the book written and illustrated and available for the world to read. Understanding of this existence, in this time with the world ever lurching forward towards infinity will…
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