Nuphar advena (Aiton) - yellow pond lily Exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 in the juried Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators Exhibit “The Future is Botanical”
Watercolor study of yellow pond lily, observed in nature and specimens at Palatine Lake, New Jersey. These plants form a habitat for fish, aquatic invertebrates, insects, snails, birds & turtles (see tiny snail). Parts are edible and used in herbal medicines. They benefit the ecosystem by 'exhaling' methane gas from lake sediments
Giclee Print $65 (12”x16” on watercolor paper)
Lobelia siphilitica - blue cardinal flower Currently on exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 in the juried Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators Exhibit “Rooted in Time”
The blue cardinal flower is native to eastern North America and thrives in fertile loamy soil at the margins of wetlands. Taproots generate offshoots to form new plants. Pollinators are attracted to the nectar and pollen of the lavender-blue, tubular flowers.
Giclee Print $65 (12”x16”)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - Chinese hibiscus Exhibited at Gallery 50, Bridgeton, NJ in May 2025 in the Bay Gals Biennial Art Show
Commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, this tropical flowering plant is known for its large, vibrant blooms,
Heliopsis helianthoides - sweet smooth oxeye Currently on exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 in the juried Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators Exhibit “Rooted in Time”
Watercolor study of Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly known as false sunflower or smooth oxeye, The root system of this native plant spreads through rhizomes, forming clumps or colonies. The yellow, daisy-like flowers can measure up to 3" in diameter. The ground nesting bee is a favorite pollinator.
Giclee Print $65 (12”x16”)