N3001

Sonoran Desert

Cactus Wren, Brittlebush, Teddy Bear Cholla

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THE SONORAN DESERT

Cactus Wren

A mother wren perches on a small cactus and prepares to feed two of her hungry offspring. The markings on this desert bird are very distinctive, and the side profile rendition provides a great opportunity to capture the feathered patterns in beautiful watercolors. As with the other wildlife subjects in this set, the Sonoran habitat and desert scenery creates a magnificent backdrop for the captured moment.

This cover is a wonderful example of cachet art, and I'm pleased to present the next cover in my Sonoran Desert series. The Cactus Wren. Item #N3001 - $12.25.

Set Introduction

Sonoran Desert Wildlife

Set of 10 - Available at one per month

To achieve a realistic sense of the desert habitat of these animals, I've illustrated several varieties of cactus and other desert plants. In addition to Sonoran vistas I also captured in the hand painted cachets a dazzling sunset (owl), a breaking dawn (mule deer), and a picturesque western sky pastels (tortoise). The stamps in this habitat set of ten are all attractive, and each of the wildlife cachets is very realistic as a result of the hand painting on each and every one of them.

Although the enclosed photos will give you a good idea as to the quality of these cachets, the actual colors are more vivid and lifelike. The copies cannot capture the intricate details and artistic craftmanship of the covers. I'm very anxious for you to see them for youself.