This striking still life by Joanne Short radiates with playful colour and decorative charm. In ‘Prickly Cacti and Purple Wallpaper’, the artist brings a collection of sculptural succulents and cacti to life within a boldly patterned pot, set against an intricately stylised backdrop of purple and green geometric wallpaper.

With her unmistakable flattened perspective and jewel-toned palette, Joanne explores the visual rhythm between natural forms and decorative design. Every element — from the soft symmetry of fleshy leaves to the vertical drama of striped cactus columns — is framed by bold outlines and layered textures that sing with visual harmony.

A joyful fusion of nature and interior style, this is a compact but impactful original painting. Whether hung on its own or as part of a curated collection, it makes a bold statement — a celebration of colour, pattern, and the enduring beauty of houseplants through the artist’s distinctive lens.

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Description	Framed Original Painting
Artist	Cornish Artist Joanne Short (born 1967)
Signed by the Artist	Signed by Joanne Short
Painting size	12 x 12 inches
Medium	Oil on canvas
Framed size	17.5 x 17.5 inches
Frame type	The St Ives style picture frame is a Renaissance-inspired cassetta frame, Italian for 'little box', featuring a white stain finish that highlights the wood grain. With a 73mm wide profile and 39mm depth, it creates a recessed central panel, perfect for a timeless, contemporary and elegant display of the painting.
Ready to hang	Strung with picture cord and ready to hang

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