My second long but scenic trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to participate in the Calcasieu Orchid Society Show and Sale took place this past October (2018). Louisiana has national parks throughout the state, so just about any route you take … Continue reading →
This year’s West Shore Orchid Society show was also host to the Mid-America Orchid Congress. Orchid expert Tom Mirenda of the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden was a main attraction. The show, held in Strongsville,Ohio, just south of Cleveland, drew a … Continue reading →
Oklahomans must really care about orchids, judging from the crowd that showed up at their 2017 Orchid Show. (see slide show at bottom) All in all, the show was a grand success, with vendors from far and near bringing their … Continue reading →
What a pleasant surprise to find so many people in Ohio interested in orchid conservation. While visiting family in Cleveland, I had the opportunity to attend the West Shore Orchid Show for the first time. They very graciously offered me … Continue reading →
On Earth Day weekend 2017, the First Unitarian Church of Dallas held its own event on the church grounds. We had a table set up specifically to benefit the Rainforest Trust. For a donation of $10 to the Rainforest Trust, … Continue reading →
“… Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier have brought together some of their colleagues — other world-renowned photographers, filmmakers and storytellers — under the banner of a group they founded called SeaLegacy. The group’s mission is to spread the word about … Continue reading →
This Philippine orchid species is the subject of my next painting. It is a Trichoglottis fasciata, and it has a lovely lilac-like aroma. I purchased it last weekend at the Greater North Texas Orchid Society‘s show. My very first orchid … Continue reading →
To start the New Year off right, a big pat on the back to SWROGA (Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association) for their support of our conservation fundraising efforts. SWROGA contributions are actively preserving orchid habitats and adding to scientific knowledge … Continue reading →
“… what we’re now doing to the natural world is a thousand times more destructive than it’s ever been before.” Some artists use their influence and the proceeds from their art to address climate change. Leonardo DiCaprio is a … Continue reading →
I’m spending the weekend doing something I love — having a chance to mix and mingle with my fellow orchid enthusiasts. This time I’m in Sheveport, LA, where I am enjoying getting reacquainted with long-time friends, as well as meeting … Continue reading →
My very first orchid painting is of a Brassavola nodosa. It is a beautiful, delicate flower, which I am delighted to have in my collection. I like to joke about it and say that it is one of the few … Continue reading →
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 →