Desiree Schanding

Art has been a part of my life for 3 decades. I make art as a painter and illustrator and photographer. Teaching commercial photography, art, art history, and basic art skills to ages has been life since 2010. 
This channel is dedicated to my story and my art work. 
Things that you will see and hear on this channel might include colorful paintings of cactuses, western and desert landscapes with an unearthly vibe. Sketches and drawings from my sketchbooks. Chalk pastel paintings. Illustrations of plants using makers, pencils, pens, color pencils and anything I can grab.\
I explore my life as an artist and educator. My personal prism is that of the Texas diaspora having recently moved because of the hateful politics of that state. You'll hear about that journey and whatever else comes to mind. 
It's with gratitude that I am hear and thank you for stopping by. Hang a while, why don't you?