1288. In the Blink of an Eye....

 In the blink of an eye life can change, so make the best of each and every day.  Flowers make everyday better!

This painting is available for purchase.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1288-in-the-blink-of-an-eye/1190268

1287. Roll Out the Barrel

 This is the final painting of six cactus paintings for a home in Scottsdale, AZ.  These are Barrel Cacti, which are either small or quite large.  I REALLY got carried away with the prickles.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1287-roll-out-the-barrel/1189200

1286. Purple Prickly Pear

 I find the color purple to be "difficult" along with its compliment yellow.  It can be warm or cool.  This cactus has both.  I love that the buds look like little toes.  HA!

1285. Elusive

 

This is the fourth commissioned painting of a Saguaro Cactus for a home in Scottsdale.   Its blooms are the Arizona state flower and they only last one day, so one must be in the right place at the right time.  

I especially enjoyed painting this challenger.  It took concentration to get the ridges correct, and I guess I got carried away with the prickles, but that was fun too.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1285-elusive/1188315

1284. Cactus Beauty

 This is painting number 3 of 6 in the commissioned series of cactus flowers.  They will soon be traveling to their new home in Scottsdale.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1284-cactus-beauty/1188063

1283. Desert Beauty

 This is the second of six paintings commissioned for a family for their Scottsdale home.  It's one of my favorites.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1283-desert-beauty/1187611

1282. Hug Me Not

 This is the first of six large paintings commissioned for clients for their home in Scottsdale.  It was an exciting challenge because I knew nothing about cacti, had no exposure to cacti, and cacti with flowers aren't anywhere to be found here in Chicago.  Spending hours upon hours looking for images without copyright restrictions was definitely a challenge. Drawing the specific flower to match the specific cacti was also a challenge.  I found it sometimes frustrating, but often exciting.  I don't really think most people know what goes into the work even before the brushes hit the paint, and therefore you can't really appreciate the joys upon completion.  

  https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1282-hug-me-not/1187421