This weekend we explored Aravaipa Canyon, cutting through the Galiuro Mountains near Winkleman, Arizona. This is a classic desert riparian habitat for a wide variety of animals and plants and wow did we see them! As we entered the area, a family of Coatimundi marched across the road in front of us – members of [...]
Entries from September 2009
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
September 21st, 2009 · 6 Comments
Tags: Camping · fauna · flora · Landscapes · Weather · wildlife
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
September 21st, 2009 · No Comments
Just returned from a terrific trip to Aravaipa Canyon (trip report to come). It was an incredibly scenic place, but teeming with rattlesnake! I was less than a foot away from stepping on this one – I noticed some movement on the ground as he was cocking his head back for a strike – that [...]
Tags: Camping · fauna · wildlife
Blue Moons Over Madera Canyon
September 7th, 2009 · 3 Comments
Just finished this one today while smoking ribs… might be my favorite so far! Pretty large (30 X 40) acrylic, with a lot going on. I decided to tone down the high contrast saguaros I typically paint and I think it worked well.
Tags: Landscapes · painting