This painting just won 1st Place in the themed competition with the Leading Artists Gallery in Washington DC. And, I have two Honorable Mentions. Site is: http://www.leadingartistsgallery.com/ Main/2011-exhibition This cactus is barrel in shape and has many spines and thorns on it. They grow long arms with buds at the ends. These delicate flowers have a spine down the middle but each petal looks like feathers. These Pink flowers from the Easter Lily Cactus I just couldn't resist painting. Size 16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas. Created 2010 Price: $850.