Cactus aren't always considered the most elegant plants, but desert flora has its own beauty and are full of surprises. Here's one I caught today in my backyard. Flowers like this sometimes appear suddenly, literally overnight, and by the end of the day are wilted and gone the next day.

These are just some snippets of the very lovely artwork of Jorge Muñoz, who illustrates my books. You can find him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jorgefmunoz1/