Growing up on the East Coast, I never expected to fall in love with the desert. But after experiencing the mesmerizing landscapes of California and New Mexico, I was hooked. As a designer, I'm captivated by the raw beauty, and as a photographer, I can't get enough of the striking contrast between the blue skies and earth-toned rocks. The metal dinosaur sculptures in Borego Springs, CA by artist Ricardo Breceda are always a treat to capture and manipulate with Photoshop. Though the beach may always be my first love, the desert speaks to my soul in a different way. The dust of the desert has its own rustic and gritty aroma, much like the scent of salt air. I wanted to capture this essence in my Ranch Series, a collection of photographs transformed into dreamy watercolor-like prints. Each canvas print mimics the look and feel of an authentic painting, and can be purchased individually or in a stunning wall gallery display. I hope these images bring you as
