inspired by:
โข the luminous red nova of the monoceros (unicorn) constellation (v838 monocerotis) [1]
โข cactus blossoms, especially saguaro [2] and prickly pear [3, 4]
โข snakes as mythological bringers of life and light (hail satan 
)
info:
1: https://www.constellation-guide.com/v838-monocerotis
2: https://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/339/carnegiea-gigantea-saguaro
4: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/palestine-plants-symbolic-meanings
#nova #monoceros #v838mon #outerSpace #cactusFlowers #saguaro #opuntia #pricklyPear #snake #mythology #hailSatan
Prickly Pear on Pink IV, a pretty southwest twist: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/prickly-pear-on-pink-iv-lisa-s-baker.html
#pricklypear #cactus #cacti #blooms #blooming #spring #pink #nature #desert #southwestdecor #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #mixedmedia #art #arte #artwork #wallart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #creativeToots #mastodonart #artist #bloomingcactus #pinkblooms #desertart
This little guy, a prickly pear, even though a bit ignored decided to show off the last few days.
Spring is in full bloom in the Sonoran desert ๐
1 of the joys of keeping a Perpetual Journal is seeing what happened this week in previous years. Hereโs my PJ art of Tucson nature observations 1, 2 & 3 years ago this week. In โ23 we got snow. In โ26 the tempโs been over 90ยฐ!
#SciArt #art #illustration #watercolor #sketchbook #NatureJournal #NatureJournaling #PerpetualJournal #Tucson #SonoranDesert #NativePlants #biodiversity #environment #ecology #nature #ClimateChange #climate #cactus #PricklyPear #flower #wildflower #BloomScrolling #Mouse
Prickly Pear (Opuntia sp.)
#PricklyPear #Opuntia #ArtWithOpenSource #Darktable #CCBYSA #Cactus #Cacti #Plant #Plants #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography
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