Peter Hawkins Photography

04/28/2026

04/21/2026

The Mother's Day sale has started!

Original art might not be the first gift that comes to mind, but that’s what makes it special.

This year, choose a gift made with creativity and care, something lasting with its own story to tell.

Pick up "DP855 Bunch Family Sunset" and other pieces for 25% off when you use the code MOMSDAY26.

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04/12/2026

Itasca State Park, Minnesota Headwaters of the Mississippi River

04/08/2026

The Sonoran Desert

When most people encounter the term desert, they often envision vast expanses of sand that seem entirely devoid of life. According to my laptop’s dictionary, a desert is defined as “a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation.”

Through further research, I learned that there are four primary types of deserts on Earth: Subtropical (Hot and Dry), Coastal (typically found along the western edges of continents), Cold Winter (Semi-Arid), and Polar Deserts. All of these types are defined by consistently low annual precipitation.

Since 2013, my family and I have called the Sonoran Desert home. During my first visit to Tucson in grade school, I was immediately fascinated by the remarkable abundance of plant and animal life. The Sonoran Desert is classified as a Subtropical Desert. The diversity of plant and animal species, and the ways each has adapted to the harsh climate, continues to impress me. During our time here, we have experienced ice and snow in the winters, temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and intense rainfall during the Monsoon season.

My photographs reflect my fascination with the Sonoran Desert by capturing changes in a single cactus over time or the vivid colors of sunrise and sunset. Each photograph is the result of many hours of exploration and careful observation of daily life in the desert.

I do not have to be out hiking to find inspiration in the desert. From my desk, I look out the window directly into Tucson Mountain Park, which covers approximately 20,000 acres and whose western boundary adjoins Saguaro National Park’s Tucson Mountain District. From this vantage point, I have observed many inhabitants passing through our yard, including javelinas, bobcats, coyotes, mule deer, and others.

The Sonoran Desert is unique because it supports abundant plant and animal life year-round, despite limited precipitation and extreme temperatures. I am not sure that I will ever tire of photographing this remarkable environment.

03/11/2026

In interior design, focal points create a visual anchor in a room.

As you look around the room you're in, can you find yours? Art often plays a big role here.

Today’s artwork is “DP838 Foggy Sunrise at the Headwaters.”

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03/09/2026

Ready to give your walls a little spring refresh?

Metal prints have a clean, modern finish that makes colors pop and details shine — a perfect fit for the new season ahead.

Today’s artwork: “DP857 The Bunch Family 2018.”

✨ Find it here:
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03/08/2026

Looking at life through fresh eyes this Sunday, just for fun, notice anything different?

Today’s feature: “DP575 San Xavier del Bac B&W.”

During Tucson’s summer monsoon season, dramatic storm clouds—heavy with moisture—gather over the desert, their deep, brooding tones creating a striking contrast against the brilliant white adobe walls of Mission San Xavier del Bac.

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03/07/2026

Is it too early to say a little color might be starting to return this time of year?

I’m ready to feel a spark of post-winter excitement. How about you?

Today I’m sharing “DP313 Wilderness Drive” with you.

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03/06/2026

DP880 Arashi Beach Aruba

The blue Caribbean waters at this Aruban beach were so beautiful that I decided to enhance them with a touch of color effect.

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03/06/2026

There’s something energizing about small changes.

Start with what you see — like “DP489 B&W Tree Canopy.”

Care to see more?

We were spending a few days in Honolulu to photograph. I had wanted to go to Kapiolani Park in order to photograph Diamond Head.

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