Prickly pear flowers are so magnificent, they demand awe despite being framed in long sharp thorns. You can't overlook the potential for being impaled on one of those needle-like thorns, yet you can't ignore the fragile beauty of the petals and their delightful fragrance. The best things in life require a little acceptance and understanding!

This watercolor is on an archival board. Several coats of archival varnish protect it, so that it doesn't require glass.