Blooming Cacti
Warren Deferbrache’s 2025 acrylic painting, measuring 16 x 20 inches, depicts three blooming cacti basking in the spring sun of the Sonoran Desert. The artwork captures the vibrancy and beauty of this unique desert landscape, highlighting the charm of its floral life.
Route 66 Gas Station
Warren Deferbrache’s 2018 watercolor painting captures a nostalgic scene featuring a repeatedly repainted Studebaker truck and an old gas station on Route 66, near the Petrified Forest, Arizona. The artist’s connection to South Bend, Indiana, where Studebaker vehicles were manufactured, informs the work’s sentimental value and historical context.
Kitchen Rooster Gal
Warren Deferbrache’s 2026 acrylic painting depicts a whimsical figure combining elements of a rooster, a woman, and a chief. The vibrant colors and playful features convey authority and mischief. Armed with kitchen tools, the character symbolizes a joyful celebration of cooking and creativity, inviting viewers to enjoy the culinary experience.
Barn in Field
Warren Deferbrache’s 2026 acrylic painting depicts a well-maintained red barn in a pastoral setting, surrounded by fields, mountains, and clouds. The artwork is inspired by a photograph taken by a former schoolmate, who shares a passion for barns. The painting measures 11 by 17 inches.
Desert Night
Warren Deferbrache’s mixed media artwork features a 17 x 20 inch canvas board with a painted background of stars and mist. The moon and desert landscape are 3D modeled and printed. The piece exudes a dreamlike quality that relaxes the soul and offers a friendly, peaceful impression through the smiling moon.
Magic Bubble Art: A Whimsical Acrylic Painting
Warren Deferbrache’s 2026 acrylic painting features a whimsical blue character creating “nose guys” in bubbles. These joyful figures engage in various activities, illustrating the transient nature of their existence, as shown by those bursting their bubbles. The artist’s longstanding affection for these characters is evident, enriching the playful scene.
Capturing Tranquility: A Painting of My Son in Merida
Warren DeFerbrache’s 2026 acrylic painting captures his son calmly planning travels on his iPhone in an old Mexican restaurant from 2025. The artwork reflects tranquility with focused expression and showcases the restaurant’s aged charm and depth. DeFerbrache dedicated 50 hours to this piece, prominently using green gold for detail.
The Art of Ship Rock: Acrylic Modeling Technique
Warren Deferbrache’s 2025 painting of Ship Rock in New Mexico captures the caldera of an ancient volcano. Utilizing acrylic modeling paste for 3D contours, the artwork closely resembles the actual landmark while showcasing the artist’s technique. Painted on canvas, Deferbrache expresses satisfaction with the final result.
Warren Deferbrache: Self Portrait in the Sonoran Desert
Warren Deferbrache’s self-portrait, “Mind-Sprung,” created in 2025, depicts the artist in desert attire beneath an unusual dead tree in the Sonoran desert. Measuring 17″ x 20″, the acrylic painting enhances the blue sky with vibrant brush strokes, reflecting the artist’s eight-year journey in honing his skills.
Tree in the Gap
Warren DeFerbrache’s 2025 acrylic painting depicts a resilient tree growing between rock formations in the Grand Canyon. Inspired by a photograph from his annual visits, the artwork highlights the area’s serene beauty. The composition emphasizes the tree’s long-standing survival, embodying the theme of thriving in challenging conditions.