Illustration Friday: Garden
March 12th, 2008
I wanted to paint flowers and beautiful butterflies but since orchids are one of my favorite plants in the garden, I opted to paint this particular one. This variety is called "Dendrobium Junceum" from the Phillipines. Growing slightly above sea level, it is subjected to very high temperatures and humidity. It also requires very bright sunlight.
If you notice carefully in the center, the labellum or the lip resembles the shape of a butterfly. No doubt to attract insects or other pollinators. However, I feel like hitting two birds with one stone with this illo, flower and insect!
If you’re in the DC area, the annual orchid exhibit at the botanical garden is opening now til April 13th. For more info
March 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am
This is indeed beautiful.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Your work is so lovely! I once did a master artist interpretation in college. I chose Georgia O’Keefe. This reminds me of her work. I had the pleasure of seeing some originals of hers in museum gallery. It was very inspiring and beautiful. It makes a person realize the beauty of things that we just walk past and take for granted. I wish I was in the DC area! How wonderful that would be to go to the orchid exhibit. I bet it smells wonderful!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Bobo: Thank you!
Loni: I *heart* Georgia O’Keefe! I would love to see her original pieces in person. Haven’t yet
When I go to the orchid exhibit, I will take some pictures for you!