Joan Thomson

Galearis spectabilis (Showy Orchis) 

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medical illustration of Galearis spectabilis, Showy Orchis, woodland, orchid, white and purple

Galearis spectabilis (Showy Orchis) is one of the true gems of the Northeastern woodland scene. This illustration of the flower in its white and purple form was used as a notecard design. it would also be suitable as a book illustration, such as environmental education materials such as field guides and brochures. It is rendered in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.
Next medical illustration of Arethusa bulbosa, Dragon's Mouth Orchid, pink

Here is an illustration of the Arethusa bulbosa (Dragon's Mouth Orchid) flower with grasses. It is shown with its brilliant pink blossoms in full flower in its typical bog habitat. It was used as a notecard design and is also suitable as a book illustration, such as in a field guide, for articles on botany, and for environmental education materials such as trail guides and brochures. Transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

Arethusa bulbosa (Dragon's Mouth Orchid)

Galearis spectabilis, Showy Orchis, woodland, orchid, white and purple Galearis spectabilis (Showy Orchis) is one of the true gems of the Northeastern woodland scene. This illustration of the flower in its white and purple form was used as a notecard design. it would also be suitable as a book illustration, such as environmental education materials such as field guides and brochures. It is rendered in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

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