Prickly Pear

Original Painting by Michelle Lopez

• medium: watercolors and acrylic on cradled panel
• dimensions: 5"H × 5"W × 1.5"D
• painting extends to panel edges
• ready to hang
  

Blending symbolism with vibrant mixed media, Michelle Lopez’s conceptual paintings explore themes of memory, rhythm, connection, and resilience. Each animal or botanical subject—like woodpeckers, forget-me-nots, or clownfish—carries a deeper meaning, inviting reflection while celebrating the beauty of nature. Thoughtful and imaginative, these works add both color and conversation to any collection.

The ceramic sculpture Beneath the Bloom sparked the ideas that shaped this newest collection. From that early piece came the vision of white figures emerging from green pods—beings defined by growth, transformation, and possibility. These forms eventually became The Travellers, characters guided by curiosity and wonder as they seek new skies and distant horizons.