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Please do not use any of the images on this website without written permission. All artworks and images are copyrighted. |
Vallée des Orchidées
Ophrys fuciflora, Ophrys insectifera and various accompanying plants. This painting was made after a most exciting plant expedition to the beautiful South of Belgium where we found these gorgeous orchids on a hill. Watercolour on paper 50 x 40 cm (19.6 x 15.7 inch) Sold |
Giant orchid
Himantoglossum robertianum In March 2020 this species was discovered in the dunes of Noordwijk. It was a privilege to paint this orchid, new for the Netherlands. See also an article here. Watercolour on paper 80 x 60 cm (31.5 x 23.6 inch) Sold |
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Tuliptree Liriodendron tulipifera This Tulip tree was planted in 1716 by Prof. Herman Boerhaave, prefect of the Hortus Botanicus Leiden at that time, making this specimen 300 years old in 2016. Pen and Ink on paper 50 x 40 cm (19.7 x 15.7 inch) Sold |
Tuliptree Liriodendron tulipifera This artwork was also inspired by the over 300 year old Tulip tree at the Hortus botanicus Leiden. The painting was part of the exhibition Out of the Woods in the US and is now part of a respected privat collection. Watercolour on paper 50 x 40 cm (19.7 x 15.7 inch) Sold |
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Late spider-orchid Ophrys fuciflora subsp. apulica Bee Orchid series, #3 RHS Gold Medal 2018 This painting was also part of the exhibition '23rd Annual International' by the American Society of Botanical Artists and Wave Hill, US. Watercolour on paper 45 x 35 cm (17.7 x 13.7 inch) |
Ophrys reinholdii Bee Orchid series, #4 RHS Gold Medal 2018 Watercolour on paper 45 x 35 cm (17.7 x 13.7 inch) |
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Orchidaceae Dendrobium
goodallianum
Pen and Ink on paper, 24 x 36 cm Drawn for Dr. E. de Vogel, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, and R. van Vugt, Hortus Botanicus Leiden. not for sale This species is named in honour of Dame Jane Morris Goodall who is a biologist best known for her work with Chimpanzees. She still is very active promoting nature conservation across many countries and all generations. Together with Gail Hudson, she recently published the book 'Seeds of Hope', in which an entire chapter is dedicated to the conservation of orchids. Published in Malesian Orchid Journal Vol. 14 |
Leguminosae Tadehagi triquetrum Pen and Ink on paper, 24 x 36 cm Drawn for Dr. F. Adema, Naturalis Biodiversity Center - Herbarium. not for sale |
Orchidaceae Specklinia pfavii
Pen and Ink on paper, 24 x 36 cm Drawn for Dr. A. Karremans, Lankester Botanical Garden, Costa Rica. This orchid species is part of a series of illustrations made for the thesis 'Systematic, phylogenetic and pollination studies of Specklinia (Orchidaceae)'. not for sale |