Desert Blush Desert Flora This particular prickly pear bloom

This particular prickly pear bloom is surrounded by it’s fellow buds

maybe we even got a snow day home from school

The Italians take great pride in their courtyards and gardens and this particular Villa in the Chianti region of Tuscany had painting inspiration everywhere I looked

The blooms were abundant and showy

The town is known for it’s colorful architecture and clear blue water along the Mediterranean coast

Desert Blush Desert Flora This particular prickly pear bloomWatercolor on gallery wrapped canvas 24 x 24 The prickly pear cactus is one of the most common in the Sonoran Desert. Most have yellow, orange or red blooms and are a welcome hit of color. This particular variety the purple prickly pear had dramatic light pink to fuchsia blooms and the supporting pads have a bluish purple tint to them. Not as prevalent, but certainly one of my favorites! Shipping charges will be billed separately. Crating, shipping