New Beginnings
by Marilyn Smith
Original - Not For Sale
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Not Specified
Dimensions
12.000 x 24.000 inches
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Title
New Beginnings
Artist
Marilyn Smith
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This floral acrylic painting on canvas shows a macro view of the cereus nightblooming cactus also known as the cereus Peruvianus or apple cactus because of the round red fruit it produces after the beautiful blooms fade. Birds and other wildlife are attracted to the juicy, sweet fruit. I wanted to capture the early morning sunlight behind the plant, creating a glow around the needles on the cactus spines and highlights on the flower petals.
The nightbloomers are only open during one 24-hour period before fading and dropping off to the desert floor. They are pollinated largely by bats in the area as well as moths and bees.
The flowers usually appear up and down the ribbed column of the tall cactus plants. There are several varieties of cereus plants, many which are native to South America but thrive in the Sonoran desert regions of the Southwest, such as Arizona.
This original piece is not for sale as it was a wedding gift for special friends. I have a similar original painting for sale titled "Cereus Business" that can be viewed in my Collections gallery for Acrylic Paintings.
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September 4th, 2020
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Nancy Kane Chapman
So special, Marilyn. I love the lighting and the three dimensional look you achieved with the care you gave each petal, each touch of color. Amazing work! F/L