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The sundrenched landscapes of the Sonoran Desert is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures, with vibrant sunsets painting the sky and rugged mountains framing the horizon. 

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This rough terrain embodies resilience and adaptability. The uniquely adapted wildlife, it's spiny vegetation, and the people who call the desert home, harmonize with the arid beauty and challenging conditions of this sun-kissed sanctuary.

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Works in progress

Works in progress

Works in progress

Flowering saguaro cactus

Flowering saguaro cactus

Flowering saguaro cactus

The artist at play

The artist at play

The artist at play

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Phoenix Sunrise

Phoenix Sunrise

Phoenix sunrise

Gourds awaiting transformation

Gourds awaiting transformation

Gourds awaiting transformation

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Sugar

Sugar

Partner in crime, Sugar

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Work in progress

Work in progress

Work in progress

Raw gourds

Raw gourds

Raw gourds

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Backyard foliage

Raw Gourd

Raw Gourd

Raw, waxy gourd

Freehand Pepper trio

Freehand Pepper trio

Freehand pepper trio

Rattle Snake

Rattle Snake

Rattle snake in the wash behind the house

Work in progress

Work in progress

Work in progress

Desert landscape

Desert landscape

Desert landscape

Work in progress

Work in progress

Work in progress

© 2025 BY DARLENE HORTON

    Gold Canyon, Arizona

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