Spirit of calmness

    Something that attracts me to the desert is the spirit of calmness it has, it’s one of the few places I’ve been to where true presence can be experienced. It commands your attention, if you respect it, it will respect you….

“High Desert Muse” 36 x 48 oil on canvas. The high desert fascinates me along with the hidden valleys of the small desert towns. Cooler temperatures are welcomed by desert dwellers, the tall bristled and twisted Joshua Trees stand tall and seemingly lonely out there in the vast wide-open spaces. I have a deep love...