Today in the language of "both/and":

Imperfect and beautiful
Imperfect and vibrant
Imperfect and unique
Imperfect and... (what would you add?)

I'm a decent green thumb, but #orchids are one of those flowers I'm much better at photographing than growing. Super excited for the Orchid Fair at the #EnjoyCentre in #StAlbert this wknd. This means new work coming soon! For now, here are some shots from previous yrs, two of which were awarded as part of the Orchid Society of Alberta's juried art show in 2023.

I got my first miltonia orchid. Look at the size of this bloom!

The tag says it's miltoniopsis hajime ono 'A'.

#Bloomscrolling #Flowers #orchids #nature is #joy to me #peace & #love to all #mastodon & beyond

Flowery goodness
#orchids #flowers #bloomscrolling

Starting the week with a new flower

Galeopetalum Starburst ‘Parkside’

hi friends, i am excited to share with you a new art project i've been working on for quite some time!

it's a collage series called "propriety and grace: images of women".

TLDR: cute animals wearing elegant kimonos on beautiful orchid backgrounds.

available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawaiiInks

story behind the series: i found the book "Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls" by Ming-ju Sun (published in 1986) in a thrift store & thought "i just have to use these in an art project." i decided to put these elegant kimonos on animals. at the same time, i found the book "Orchids: Wonders of Nature" by Takashi Kijima (published in 1987), and the photos turned out to make perfect backgrounds.

the title of the series ("grace and propriety: images of women") comes directly from the orchid book, where many of the orchids are described as women at various stages of life, and as various kinds of beauties (it's kind of weird). anyway, i thought it would be funny to call this series that features 0 women "images of women", but they *are* full of grace and propriety, imo! and in kimonos, they do all become ~ladies~ .

i am very happy with how these came out. i worked on them for quite some time, getting them just right, and i think that you will be happy to have any of them hanging in your home, office, etc., or given as a gift.

thank you for your support and please RT if you think your followers might be interested

Two works made by myself & my pal Em aka Suphannee; the first one of the #flower is the one she did, it was done with oil paint on canvas. The second one, the #XMen #artwork featuring #Psylocke was done by myself on wooden board with acrylics , graphite, and ink

The Elegant Orchid

For sale here:
https://jessicajenney.com/featured/the-elegant-orchid-jessica-jenney.html

Der elegante Frauenschuh ist eine einheimische Orchideenart und steht unter Artenschutz . Klar musste ich die rare und edle Blume auch als #wandklexschmuck verewigen, zu finden - auch in anderen Varianten - auf https://www.wandklex.art/product/2-12-handgemalte-schmuckserie-mit-aquarellminiatur-frauenschuh-orchidee-halsschmuck-armschmuck-teilweise-mit-druckknopf-wechselsystem-467966.
#bloomscrolling #orchids #minaturepainting #fediArt #mastoArt #creativeToots #artforsale #art

Just bloomed: My family’s garden Thai Vanda Orchid (Pine River × Bangkok Sunset) https://www.allforgardening.com/1231197/just-bloomed-my-familys-garden-thai-vanda-orchid-pine-river-x-bangkok-sunset-%f0%9f%8c%b8%f0%9f%92%9b/ #Orchids

Fuchsia Orchids South Texas Botanical Gardens Corpus Christi Texas

The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a gem for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a tranquil escape into the world of flora and fauna.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fuchsia-orchids-south-texas-botanical-gardens-corpus-christi-texas-wayne-moran.html

#Orchids #Flowers #BotanicalGardens #gardens #NatureCenter #nature #PadreIsland #Texas #SouthTexas #FineArt #CentralTexas #HillCountry #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography