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“The orchids were the thing. Mrs Abernathy, Ronald Firbank (a dingy lilac blossom of rarity untold), Prince Palariet, a heavy-spotted flower, and rosy Olive Moonlight, were those that claimed the greatest respect from a few discerning connoisseurs.”
Ronald Firbank, d. 21 May 1926

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2020-05-21

We normally send my mother-in-law orchids for Mother's Day, but this year my wife, children, and myself painted some orchids for her instead. Here's mine:

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2020-05-11

A series of oil paintings of bee orchids I've just completed. These extraordinary flowers mimic female insects, fooling 'real' males into trying to mate with them, bringing about their pollination.

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2020-05-06

"Must be the summer breeze, the smell of orchids or its the way you look, I won't forget it"

*used a posture template

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2020-05-04

How did Stanhopea journey from the depths of the Amazon to your supermarket? Why did orchid fever infect elites?
Discover the mysteries of orchids in this piece by our Postdoctoral Fellow: https://t.co/xQTV7o7ADP.

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2020-04-30

I got this absolutely stunning flowery piece done by !

My three favorite flowers were included in this also — columbines, lilies, and orchids! 😍💐🌸

I am sooo thrilled with the outcome and can’t wait to commission you again! Thank you! 🐲😍💜✨

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2020-04-29

Botanical illustration and the park: Reichenbachia :Orchids illustrated and described, by F Sander, 1888-1890, BHL/Missouri Botanical Garden........ https://t.co/fLesK4wk0V

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2020-04-24

By Max Cole
https://t.co/0WHi3ltuTj

“Don't compare her to sunshine and roses when she's clearly orchids and moonlight.” ― Melody Lee

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2020-04-21

orchids symbolize luxury, love and beauty.
wanted to draw my oc w/ a victorian and generally being happy before i decide to try and kill her😙

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2020-04-17

New artwork! This is a I made of some purple orchids I bought for my living room!

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2020-04-17

//tw: slight eye gore

orchids are his fourth favorite flower

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2020-04-09

- round 2

Your prompt this round - ivory orchids in a midnight garden

Write a Scene or Dialogue

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2020-04-04

Star Trek Picard (2020): The Space Orchids defense system was showrunner 's idea, inspired by the style of Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

Originally, he envisioned them to be larger, but they were scaled back "largely because of practical production considerations."

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2020-04-03

Want to combine art + science with your kids? Decorate your home with our orchid-gami cutouts. Take your pick of 28 native North American https://t.co/CyiZZLckzW

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2020-03-27