The Desert's Compass - Framed Canvas Print

Southern Utah is like a desert wonderland, full of red rock canyons, unique wildlife, and fascinating plants! While barrel cacti aren't native to most of Utah, you can sometimes spot them in the southern parts, near the Arizona border, where the climate is just right. These round, spiky plants are desert rockstars, perfectly designed to survive in harsh conditions by storing water in their thick, ribbed stems.

Some people call them “compass cacti” because they often tilt south to soak up the sun—nature's way of keeping its batteries charged! If you're hiking in southern Utah, keep an eye out for these prickly little characters among the other desert plants. They’re like nature’s spiky, green sculptures dotting the landscape. Just remember, they’re best admired from a distance—those spikes mean business!

The original piece of artwork was done by digitally painting a photograph.
This is a open print edition, meaning unlimited prints are available.
All copyrights are reserved by Wil Adams of Desert Art Vibe.

• Pine tree frame
• Frame thickness: 1.25″ (3.18 cm)
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz/yd² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Open back
• Comes with rubber pads on the back corners
• Hanging hardware attached
• Blank product sourced from the US

Disclaimers:
- The framed canvases with brown and black frames have a black inside around the canvas, and the canvases with white frames have a white inside around the canvas.
- This product isn’t intended for sanding or cutting—it creates airborne dust that might cause lung irritation.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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