. Cactus Love – Spray Paint on Pinto Beans
“Cactus Love” is a deeply personal artwork that blends nature, symbolism, and love into one unique creation. Hand-painted with spray paint directly onto thousands of pinto beans, this piece transforms an unconventional surface into a textured, shimmering canvas.
The imagery celebrates what the artist holds closest to his heart: butterflies—symbols of transformation and beauty, cactus—a representation of resilience and strength, and pinto beans painted blue in honor of his newborn son, his “little bean.” This intimate detail makes the piece not only a striking work of art but also a living story of family, growth, and love.
The inspiration for Cactus Love began in San Diego, the artist’s favorite city, where the original photo of cactus and butterflies was taken. Translated through layers of spray paint and resin, the artwork captures the warmth of desert landscapes, the vibrancy of blooming cactus flowers, and the freedom of butterflies in flight.
Original painting, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this artwork merges fine art storytelling with street-inspired technique—making it a one-of-a-kind statement piece.
Medium: Spray paint on hand-laid pinto beans
Surface: Textured bean mosaic, sealed with resin finish
Imagery: Cactus, butterflies, and blooming florals
Symbolism: Blue beans represent the artist’s newborn son (“little bean”)
Edition: Original Art, signed
Certificate: Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Artist: Spencer Couture