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A winter with abundant rainfall produced many buds on the Saguaro Cactus that spring, the state flower of Arizona. They can grow for hundreds of years and reach heights of 50 feet or more. A very majestic plant of the Sonoran Desert that has small modest waxy flowers. I finished this painting around Valentine's Day. If you look close, you can see the hidden hearts at the base of the buds.

I welcome any commissions or specialty work! Please feel free to call me at my studio in Arizona, 480-982-7276. I'd love to hear from you! Since Jan. 2012, I've been teaching my techniques to paint in oils, as well as acrylics. This has been the most rewarding experience of my life, passing on my knowledge to others! I'm a self taught painter (for 40+ yrs) who adores the expansive landscapes of the Southwestern United States, the reflective waters of Lake Powell, the tender desert cactus flowers, and the glorious monsoon cloud formations. I'm drawn to the Four Corners area year after year to enjoy the canyons and buttes unique to the SW. With my father's love of photography influencing me as a child, I tend to paint...