While I was visiting at DrDelphinium for their annual Orchid Event I found the subject for my next painting. I’m way overdue for something new, so I decided to get started right away. Here is a picture of my subject, … Continue reading →
I always look forward to the annual Orchid event at Dr. Delphinium. My work is on permanent display there, and during this event I get to meet lots of orchid lovers. This year I decided to do some painting while … Continue reading →
The Fort Worth Orchid Society show last weekend was a grand success, thanks to the hard work of Sam Wiley and his orchid society members. Of course, many others pitched in to make it a team effort. The society auction … Continue reading →
The Fort Worth Show is going very well. We have a good crowd. Maybe the rainy weather is a good thing, after all. One of the vendors created a special Halloween display — combining an orchid with a very scary-looking … Continue reading →
Tomorrow and Sunday will be doing something I love to do — attend an orchid show. This one is in Fort Worth at the Botanical Gardens. I always enter one or more recent paintings for the judging. Most of the … Continue reading →
During the GNTOS orchid show this past September our conservation drawing brought in $1000. I divided that amount in half and sent checks for $500 to the Orchid Conservation Alliance and to the Rainforest Trust. OCA sent a nice email … Continue reading →
I entered this painting along with a second one at the Texas Instruments art show. It was picked the winner in my category (Works on Paper – Professional). The winners from each participating company have been on display at North … Continue reading →
The Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s 2015 Show featured a raffle to support habitat The Greater North The The Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s 2015 Show featured a raffle to support habitat conservation. Four prizes were given out: Limited edition … Continue reading →
I’ve been busy today, setting up for the Greater North Texas Orchid Society show. As usual, I have an exhibit that’s my entry for the judging (art category) plus my vendor table. It’s always fun hanging around with the orchid … Continue reading →
I made a visit to Dr Delphinium today. No particular reason. But I don’t need a reason to go look at beautiful orchids. First I went back to the greenhouse to check on one of my favorite plants — the … Continue reading →
On a recent trip to Costa Rica I saw a number of Catasetum orchids in the wild. None were in bloom. However, I have one in my greenhouse, and it is currently in bloom. So, this will be my next … Continue reading →
When the Rainforest Trust moved their offices to a new facility they invited me to display some of my paintings there. I was happy to comply, and immediately shipped them six prints. I am happy about how this worked out.
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I saw quite a few Catasetums in the wild last June in Costa Rica, but they were not in bloom.
The one in my greenhouse is now in bloom, however. I took it outside and let it enjoy some fresh air in the yard while I took these photos.
The sculpture you see in one photo is called “Flora”, and it is one of a limited edition, made by my mother, who was a fine artist.
I think I feel a new painting coming on …..
