Joan Thomson

Calypso bulbosa (Fairy Slipper Orchid) 

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medical illustration of Calypso, slipper orchid, habit, blossom, fairy slipper This illustration is a rendering of Calypso bulbosa, one of the slipper orchids, rare in New England, in gouache (opaque watercolor) on Alphamat. It would be suitable for a field guide, for a trail guide including rare plants or other nature education purposes. It will be used on notecards. In the tradition of botanical illustration, the painting includes a depiction of the plant's habit as well as a close up of the blossom.
Next medical illustration of Bog orchid, seep, woodland, white, blossoms Here is an illustration of Platanthera dilatata, the White Northern Bog Orchid, a spire of sparkling white blossoms enhancing a woodland seep ecosystem in summer. The painting was done in gouache on a tan Alphamat background. It would be suitable for a trail guide or field guide of native plants or orchids. It will also be used for notecards with a floral theme.

Platanthera dilatata (White Northern Bog Orchid)

Calypso, slipper orchid, habit, blossom, fairy slipper This illustration is a rendering of Calypso bulbosa, one of the slipper orchids, rare in New England, in gouache (opaque watercolor) on Alphamat. It would be suitable for a field guide, for a trail guide including rare plants or other nature education purposes. It will be used on notecards. In the tradition of botanical illustration, the painting includes a depiction of the plant's habit as well as a close up of the blossom.

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