{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus-yellow-flower-original","title":"Original Prickly Pear Cactus Yellow Flower Illustration | Framed Watercolor \u0026 Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Prickly Pear Cactus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most iconic cacti of the American Southwest, the Prickly Pear (\u003cem\u003eOpuntia\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original watercolor \u0026amp; ink illustration on paper (not a reproduction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8×10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13×16\" (matted and framed, ready to hang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed “Prickly Pear” in Gene's own hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen \u0026amp; Ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona desert botanical art | Sonoran Desert decor | Southwest cactus illustration | Collector's original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collectors Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips carefully packaged to any address in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the finite, irreplaceable collection of works by the late Gene Irvin (1934–2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gene Irvin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43749470863514,"sku":"77O810FM","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2943\/4010\/files\/Original_Prickly_Pear_Cactus_Yellow_Flower.png?v=1783795319","url":"https:\/\/genespenandink.com\/products\/prickly-pear-cactus-yellow-flower-original","provider":"Gene's Pen \u0026 Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}