Sun Cup Cactus Flower Watercolor Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Sun Cup Cactus Flower | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

This is Gene at his most luminous. The Sun Cup Cactus Flower captures the moment of bloom — the large, funnel-shaped yellow flower opening atop its spherical, spine-crowned cactus. Soft watercolor washes give the petals their warm, glowing radiance, while fine pen & ink detail defines the texture of the spines and ribs. It's a small, joyful celebration of the desert in flower.

The Sun Cup (Parodia concinna) is a charming globe-shaped cactus recognized for its neat form, yellowish spines, and the large golden blossoms it crowns itself with each summer. Prized by growers for its easy-care nature and striking bloom, it captures the same spirit of resilience and unexpected beauty that defines the desert flora Gene loved to paint around his Arizona home.

Available in:

• 8×10 Giclée print
• 5×7 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A radiant addition to Southwestern and botanical décor, and a natural companion to Gene's other cactus and desert-bloom pieces. Its warm color makes it as cheerful on a wall as it is sent as a card.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).