"CACTUS CONTRAST"   16" x 20"   Acrylic

 

The Southwest has a wide variety of cactus in their environment and landscaping. I was fascinated by the succulents and the length of thorns that supposedly protect the plant from being eaten by herbivores. This painting was fun to do with the complementary color of red earth beneath the green cactus. I learned not to brush too closely to an outstretched arm as I walked along the pathway.