SW US desert scene painted on old barn wood board- marked -artist?

Probably won't ever find out who made this - only mark is a 3 toed paw print. Acrylic or oil? - on an old 1" thick cedar board (I think cedar - might be something else). 20" x 12". Bought it because I love the texture that the wood gives to the sky. And of course, thanks for looking as always!

 

Almost looks like the sky is airbrushed on the first photo. They definitely worked with the grain in the wood for the wispy clouds.

As a side-note, the Saguaro cactuses always look like they're giving you The Finger.

 

Good point - might be airbrushed for sure.

 

I have two Saguaros, almost a foot high. Grew them from seed, and I'm inordinately proud of them.