How gratifying to participate in an orchid show for which the society has spent months in planning every detail to ensure a successful show. The enthusiasm and support shown for preserving natural habitats, where orchids can grow and thrive, is … Continue reading →
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 →
LC Amanda Leigh Joiner ‘Amanda’ My latest painting is of an orchid hybridized by one of the most noted and awarded orchid growers in the Southwest, Keith Joiner of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Keith grew this plant to prize-winning status, … Continue reading →
Every year I participate in the annual Open House at Dr Delphinium in Richardson, Texas. I have a number of my paintings on permanent display in the store. They sell my limited edition prints and orchid notecards, with my share … Continue reading →
The research and conservation work going on at the BRIT have become an important part of my own efforts to promote conservation. During 2017 I logged a good number of volunteer hours on a project to make BRIT’s physical records … Continue reading →
My table at the 2018 GNTOS Orchid Show & Sale (see slide show below) featured a display about the current orchid conservation project in Palau, coordinated by NAOCC, which is part of the Smithsonian. The beautiful photography of Benjamin Crain … 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 →
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 →
I have a white mug with a photo of Kurt Vonnegut one one side and part of this quotation on the other. I use it for dipping my brush into water. The message from Mr. Vonnegut serves as a powerful … 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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