Portfolio - Original Oil Paintings by Modern Impressionist Erin Hanson

Saguaros are probably the most iconic emblem of the southwest. These majestic cacti thrive in Mexico and the southwestern United States, reaching mighty heights of up to 60 feet. Their abstract shapes and strong compositional element make them indispensable to the western landscape painter. The iconic saguaros have been classically included in works of American Impressionism and Western art by artists such as Maynard Dixon, Edgar Payne, and Erin Hanson.