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Jenny Rahlf | “Desert Ocotillo”

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A black and white drawing of an Ocotillo desert plant in the foreground surrounded by other desert plants and mountains in the background.

Jenny Rahlf, "Desert Ocotillo," Fall 2021, charcoal, 11.25 x 14.25"

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This drawing is part of a three drawing series of desert scenes I did for my final project. For this drawing I focused on value, texture, depth and emotion. I wanted the ocotillo to really stand out and I wanted to capture the beauty of its shape while also giving it a kind of dark moody quality.

A black and grey drawing of a magic 8 ball, candle, and lamp on a surface with a black background.

Dreona Beston | “Magic 8”

A black and white drawing of two saguaro cacti in the foreground with various desert plants and mountains in the background.

Jenny Rahlf | “Desert Saguaro”