Collection: Blooming Hedgehog

Blooming hedgehog 2009

I encountered this tiny hedgehog cactus with a brilliant bloom while hiking in the Arizona desert wilderness. The original 12"x16" acrylic painting on wood panel that was created in 2009, was my first successful interpretation of a desert botanical and the start of my ongoing "Desert Garden" collection of paintings.  I did not have any intention or desire to paint cactus when I first arrived in the Sonoran Desert region but these unusual plants with distinct visual elements caught my eye and inspired my imagination. I just knew there was something there that needed to be explored visually. The original painting is part of my personal collection and not for sale.

 

"Blooming hedgehog" is now available on a variety of merchandise that can be purchased exclusively this website. Not available in stores.