• Original Prickly Pear Cactus Flower Yellow watercolor and ink illustration by Gene Irvin — expressive loose portrait of a Prickly Pear cactus with a large open yellow bloom at top and a tightly furled yellow bud below, spiny green pads with energetic ink line work, soft blue and yellow-green watercolor wash, inscribed 'Prickly Pear' and signed by the artist in Gene's own hand
  • Prickly Pear Cactus Flower Yellow original watercolor and ink illustration by Gene Irvin — loose gestural portrait of a Prickly Pear cactus with two vivid yellow blooms at different stages, spiny green pads with expressive ink line work, soft blue and yellow-green watercolor wash background, white mat, dark driftwood-style wood frame, 8x10 inch artwork, 13x16 inches overall, ready to hang
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Original Prickly Pear Cactus Yellow Flower Illustration | Framed Watercolor & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

Original Prickly Pear Cactus Yellow Flower Illustration | Framed Watercolor & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

$150.00 USD
$150.00 USD
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Every spring, the Prickly Pear erupts into bloom — vivid yellow flowers bursting from the tips of its flat, spiny pads in one of the desert's most joyful seasonal displays. Arizona wildlife artist Gene Irvin captured that energy with loose, expressive ink line work and soft watercolor washes: two yellow blooms at different stages of opening, the whole composition alive with the spiky, sun-warmed character of the Sonoran Desert.

This is not a print. This is the original, one-of-a-kind artwork — drawn and painted by hand, signed by the artist, and ready to hang. (A framed print version is also available in the shop.)

About the Prickly Pear Cactus:
One of the most iconic cacti of the American Southwest, the Prickly Pear (Opuntia spp.) produces vivid yellow, pink, or red flowers in spring and early summer, followed by sweet purple or red fruits called tunas — a staple of Mexican and Southwestern cuisine used in jellies, syrups, and drinks. Beyond their beauty, prickly pears have been studied for potential health benefits related to diabetes, cholesterol, and inflammation.

Artwork Details:

  • Medium: Original watercolor & ink illustration on paper (not a reproduction)
  • Artwork Size: 8×10"
  • Framed Size: 13×16" (matted and framed, ready to hang)
  • Signed: Inscribed “Prickly Pear” in Gene's own hand
  • Artist: Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen & Ink
  • Style: Arizona desert botanical art | Sonoran Desert decor | Southwest cactus illustration | Collector's original

Why Collectors Love It:
Whether you're an Arizona native, a cactus enthusiast, a botanical art lover, or someone who wants to bring the warmth and color of the Sonoran Desert into their home, this piece delivers pure desert sunshine. A beautiful gift for anyone who loves the Southwest.

Shipping & Details:

  • Ships carefully packaged to any address in the United States
  • Part of the finite, irreplaceable collection of works by the late Gene Irvin (1934–2026)
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