The mission of Orchid Art by Charles Hess is to:
- conserve the beauty of orchids on paper and in the wild
- foster an appreciation of the amazing diversity of orchids in those who own and view my work
- donate 100% of art sales to organizations with proven track records in rainforest and habitat conservation
- actively promote awareness of the need for conserving native habitats around the world
- collaborate with orchid societies throughout the country to use my donated art as fundraisers for conservation
Orchids are part of the ecosystem in which they live. Therefore, in order to practice and promote orchid conservation, it is necessary to preserve and protect their habitat, which includes a wide diversity of flora and fauna.
Renowned botanical artist and conservationist Margaret Mee was a pioneer in orchid conservation. Her unique floral paintings, as well as her conservation efforts in the Amazon rain forests, have been the source of inspiration for my work.
Through the sales of my art work I raise funds for the preservation of orchid habitats in the rainforests of South America and Asia, and to the study and preservation of native orchid species in North America.
100% of sales from Orchid Art By Charles Hess are donated annually to 4 organizations:
- Rainforest Trust
- Orchid Conservation Alliance
- North American Orchid Conservation Center at the Smithsonian
- BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas)
Recent Posts
Vampires, ghosts, and spiders, oh my, they’re orchids! See thousands of orchids on exhibit and for sale at the Oklahoma Orchid Society’s “Bewitched by Orchids” Show & Sale, the Society’s AOS-sanctioned and SWROGA-sanctioned event of the year Plants that are completely dependent on wasps for pollination include some orchid species that have evolved adaptations to attract the wasps they rely on, such as an appearance that mimics the back end of a female wasp. The world’s river deltas — home to seafood nurseries and more than 300 million people — are sinking and shrinking. NASA is helping to identify areas which can still be saved. NASA looks at Louisiana … Continue reading → Rapidly increasing demand for palm oil decreases vast acreage of rainforest and other habitats where orchids and other living things thrive. Palm oil is used in manufacturing food items as well as cosmetics and personal … Continue reading → A plant-rich diet will slow down destruction of rainforests, conserving natural habitat so that our beloved orchids and other species can survive. Adopting a plant based diet is a great way to preserve natural habitats for orchids and all other species of plant and animal life. Not only that, but it’s a huge factor in personal health, … Continue reading →
2021 Oklahoma City Orchid Show
Wasps Pollinate Orchids — Who Knew?
Global Warming Causes Loss of Vital Wetlands
Natural habitats for orchids are lost every single day – Why?
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