Cactus Flower Study II

cactus flower study II

This completes the pair of little cactus studies. Again, I would like to someday paint larger versions of these cactus flowers. Might have to wait until next year when they are in bloom again. It's too bad they only bloom once a year, they're so beautiful when in bloom. There are tons of cactus around my house and when the blooms come out I am out everyday walking and taking tons of pictures to use as references.
These make a nice little set to hang side by side and are available here.

Help!

I have been working on several different things at the same time and it has affected my brain, I am at a loss with coming up with a name for this painting. If anyone has any suggestions feel free to email me. Thanks!

Cloudy Bean

This was fun to do, reflective, cloudy, colorful. It is another of the weekly challenges of artist Karin Jurick. She created a community for artist to join called 'Different strokes from different folks' where we all work from the same photo. Cloud Gate, also known as 'The Bean', is in Millenium Park in Chicago.The sculpture Cloud Gate is by British artist Anish Kapoor, it is among the largest of its kind in the world, measuring 66-feet long by 33-feet high. Cloud Gate sits upon the At&T Plaza. Please click here for purchase information.