Bermuda Palm

The storm never made it over the mountains and we have a perfectly beautiful day here in the desert.  As I sit looking out my window at the palm trees I was reminded of the tropical breezes through the trees in Bermuda and the aquamarine blue waters that surround the island.  But luckily, I don't have humidity like they do.


"Bermuda Palms"   © Kathy Dunham 2009

Still Waters Run Deep

I spent the morning in Andreas Canyon painting with my fellow plein air (outdoor) painters. Located in the Indian Canyons at the south end of Palm Springs, hiking up this canyon is like being in a different world. Lush native palms and a babbling stream loaded with water from the snow melt off the San Jacinto Mountains makes it hard to believe you're in the desert.

"Still Waters Run Deep" © Kathy Dunham 2009

Winter Sunset

I must admit that living in the desert offers some pretty spectacular scenery. We don't get a lot of clouds out our way, but tonight, as I was leaving Staples, I spotted this beautiful sunset. The clouds rarely make it over those tall mountains in the west and I'm sure these were a long way out there, but combined with the setting sun and the palm tree silhouette, the red sky was a knock out.

"Winter Sunset" © Kathy Dunham 2009