This series tells the story of Pinkney Dill, a master gardener leading a tidy and serene life, who one day discovers an extraordinary saguaro in his front yard--a saguaro that gives birth to a powerful resurrected extraterrestrial who forces Pinkney’s sedate life and tidy garden into chaos.

The painting illustrates the story’s climax: the sudden arrival of the Zeta Reticulan Death Priests. They’ve come to settle the score with the resurrected extraterrestrial—now referred to as the “Cactus Person”—who, despite its origins, has become a friend to Pinkney and his neighbors.

I always really enjoy making the gran finale of a painting series much larger than the other pieces, and this was definitely the case with this one. Lots of characters, lots of cactus, lots of weapons…and one of those trendy Stanley cups. And in case you are wondering, the trendy travel mug contains a tasty beverage made from liquid gold, dysprosium, yttrium and other rare metals. Yum!