I painted this wonderful cactus at Leo Carillo Ranch in Carlsbad. Such a peaceful place. These spineless cactus were bred by a horticulturalist in hopes of creating a replenished source to feed the cattle but the cattle didn't like it and it gave them diarrhea. However, Leo Carillo loved them and had them planted all over the ranch and around the hacienda. They get really tall and the bright green color is just amazing. Against a bright blue San Diego sky it pops and the edges of the cactus (minus spines) looks like it's been outlined in ink.
I painted a similar cactus in front of a house in Rancho Santa Fe one afternoon when I was out with Patti.
Inspiration (Rancho Santa Fe)
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