Mother Nature Sculpts
Opetunia Burbanki
36" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
$ 3500.00
$ 3500.00
I see desert plants as sculptures created by nature.
This painting represents a thornless type of Prickly Pear which was developed in the hopes it could feed free range cattle in arid conditions. It was not successful as such, but makes a fabulous addition to a desert landscape. This particular painting was inspired by a plant in the Southern California desert.
When painting desert plants, I take artistic liberty with the color and shape of the plant and it's flowers to enhance the composition and chosen palette.
When painting desert plants, I take artistic liberty with the color and shape of the plant and it's flowers to enhance the composition and chosen palette.
Beautiful job on the prickly pear! There are some growing near us and I'm fascinated by them. Thanks for sharing the story of the thornless variety . . . very interesting!
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