Reaching for the Sun American landscapes The poppies dot the hillsides

The poppies dot the hillsides like powdered sugar

This particular wine shop could just as easily have been a flower shop with their impressive sidewalk garden

"Fruit of the Opuntia" is also available as a Botanical Square

Part of a large commissioned collection for a special client this is a typical sight when on safari in South Africa

"Winging It" is part of the open edition Botanical Squares giclée series

Reaching for the Sun American landscapes The poppies dot the hillsidesWatercolor on cradled board 36 x 12 Once the showy blooms fade and drop from the prickly pear cactus, a fruit is left behind that eventually ripens into a deep reddish maroon shade. The fruit on the opuntia cactus is not only beautiful, but helps to feed so many critters in the desert during our summer months when food sources tend to be scarce. If there are any left to consume, they make a very tasty jam and a tangy margarita! Shipping charges will