Rare and Endangered

Rare and Endangered http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html The Endangered Series One of my ongoing projects is to illustrate the Rare and Endangered Plants of the Texas Hill Country initially inspired by a grant awarded in 2005 by the American Society of Botanical Artists. The two main aspects of this project are educating the public about the existence and conservation of these plants and collaboration with concerned organizations by doing fundraising with sales and exhibits of the artwork. I share my adventurous journey of finding and creating these plant portraits and I show appreciation for the people behind saving these plants with a public talk and slide show showing the many field trips required for the project. In September 2006 I was the keynote speaker at the Texas Plant Conservation Conference where the works were first unveiled and then shown at the annual meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas in San Antonio. Later in October I presented at the annual meeting of the ASBA in Seattle where I was awarded the grant. Today I am passionate about continuing to paint the rare and endangered plants as well as the delicate wildflowers of Texas. I hope that more of them will not also become vanishing species for historical recollection due to the rapid growth of development that is encroaching on their sites. To join me on the FIELD TRIPS, CLICK HERE. For more detail on the artwork shown below, click on the image All paintings are watercolor on Arches 140 lb hot press paper unless otherwise noted. The NFS paintings will be available for purchase after 2008 & 2009 exhibitions. Giclées are available now. Giclées (botanical prints) are certified limited editions of 100 printed on archival watercolor paper in acid free presentation packages which include a mat, backing board and certificate in a clear envelope. BACK Texas Snowbells Original 17”x21” Outside 24x30 Framed $1950 Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125 15.5”x19.5” $195 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#0 8de30abb-e8b4-462a-828e-3d05ac68d4ca http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/TxSnoBal13.5x10.5.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/TxSnoBal13.5x10.5.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Texas Snowbells<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 17”x21” Outside 24x30<span class="style"><br/></span></p><p class="paragraph_style_1"><span class="style_1">Framed $1950</span><br/></p><p class="Caption">Giclée 10.5”x13.5”  $125  <br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">15.5”x19.5”  $195</p></div></div> Texas Wild Rice Original 28”x22.5” Outside 24x30 Framed $1950 Giclée 10.5”x13.5”/$125 18.5”x24.5”/$195 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#1 723c3b2f-9ef0-4826-bfbe-cccabb6eea4e http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/WldRice213.5x10.5PTO.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/WldRice213.5x10.5PTO.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"> Texas Wild Rice<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 28”x22.5” Outside 24x30<span class="style"><br/></span></p><p class="paragraph_style_2"><span class="style_1">Framed $1950</span><br/></p><p class="Caption">Giclée 10.5”x13.5”/$125  <br/></p><p class="Caption">18.5”x24.5”/$195<br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p></div></div> Big Red Sage Winter Original 10.5”x13.5” Outside 16x20 Framed $1350 Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#2 c65517e2-385c-4934-82a5-f5fd88c12cb1 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Winter%20JPEG.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Winter%20JPEG.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Big Red Sage Winter<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 10.5”x13.5” Outside 16x20   Framed $1350<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125</p></div></div> Big Red Sage Summer Original 18.5” x 24.5” SOLD Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125 18.5”x24.5” $195 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#3 80195ca9-f736-4cb8-b311-ffb8a6d433b9 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Summer%20JPEG.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Summer%20JPEG.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Big Red Sage Summer<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 18.5” x 24.5” <br/></p><p class="Caption">SOLD<br/></p><p class="Caption">Giclée 10.5”x13.5”  $125  <br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">18.5”x24.5”  $195</p></div></div> Big Red Sage Graphite Original 15.5”x13.25” $245 Giclée not available http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#4 063582c6-8000-4c3d-ac5e-63f801ff59cc http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Pencil%20No%20Name.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Big%20Red%20Sage%20Pencil%20No%20Name.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Big Red Sage Graphite<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 15.5”x13.25” $245<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Giclée not available</p></div></div> Bracted Twistflower Original 11.5”x17.5” Outside 20.5x26 Framed $675 Giclée 7.5”x9.5”/$55 11.5”x17.5”/$125 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#5 79461a3c-6312-42aa-983a-3429ad64a20b http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Twistflower%201MB.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/Twistflower%201MB.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Bracted Twistflower<br/></p><p class="Caption">Original 11.5”x17.5”  Outside 20.5x26<br/></p><p class="Caption">Framed  $675<br/></p><p class="Caption"> Giclée 7.5”x9.5”/$55  <br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">11.5”x17.5”/$125</p></div></div> Tobusch Fishhook Cactus Actual Image 3”x3” Opening 11.5”x7.5” Framed 21”x28” $890.00 Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered.html#6 44ecc8ca-4b1b-4afa-afda-e6bb925a1695 http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/TobuschFishookCactus.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.lotusmcelfish.com/LotusMcElfish.com/Endangered_files/Media/TobuschFishookCactus.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_207_112"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Tobusch Fishhook Cactus<br/></p><p class="Caption">Actual Image 3”x3” <br/></p><p class="Caption">Opening 11.5”x7.5” <span class="style"><br/></span></p><p class="paragraph_style_2"><span class="style_2">Framed 21”x28”  $890.00</span><br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Giclée 10.5”x13.5” $125</p></div></div>