Prickly Pear
Prickly pears are just as they sound. They are loaded with sharp needles, and their paddles are shaped very much like pears. Their fruits are commonly known as nature’s candy, for they are made into sweets, jams, and festive elixirs. These sharp specimens have a life span of more than 20 years. If you make your way through Texas, keep your eyes open for their state cactus.
How to Paint a Prickly Pear
Prickly pears are a member of the cactus family. They are made up of many paddles with some having more or fewer paddles depending on the species. When painting them, as the artist, you have the creative freedom to choose the number ...
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