Blue Cactus, 2022, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in. / 76.2 x 76.2 cm.

Blue Cactus, Ruth Askren, 2022, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in. / 76.2 x 76.2 cm.

Cactus is a part of the dry landscape of Southern California. It preserves water in its leaves and produces fruit as well. It’s an indigenous part of our environment and helps keep things in balance.