Purple Passion Florals Always a treat to behold

Always a treat to behold

No desert bloom has as dramatic a contrast as the prickly pear cactus

Remember though - this is the same body of water that created this vast expanse of canyon such a long time ago

And now they visit me when I go for my morning hikes in the desert… Such a treat

“Grace” by Julie Eddy that was released in Spring 2013

Purple Passion Florals Always a treat to beholdWatercolor on gallery wrapped canvas 30 x 30 The echinopsis cactus serves as the focal point for this piece. Sometimes referred to as Easter Lily cactus, it is a plant that is densely covered with spines. The giant flowers (4 6 inches in size) are often multicolored with a beautiful translucent effect when in the sunlight. Most blooms only last one day and typically open at night. Larger plants can have several buds developing at different rates so a