A few brief notes... 10-09-00

…through the years of my short lifetime, I have been blessed to see many treasures. Not gold or jewels, emeralds or rubies; instead a myriad of leaves and flowers that grow brighter than any precious stone ever brought up from the very earth that gives us life.

As a child I found comfort near the soft soil, protected by the bows of trees, so carefully covered with a blanket of leaves from their own draping branches. It was in those forests of my childhood that I fell in love with the native plants of my own home. In those same forests I began to understand the connection we have with this blue-green globe we all share.

From that early age I knew that a part of my life would always be devoted to the protection of this globe we call Earth. It is my hope that this site will serve as an example and a witness to the natural treasures of this planet we are at such a great a risk of losing forever. Open your eyes and see the true riches our planet has to offer.

Without a change in the minds and lifestyles of people like you, the art and photographs of our generation may be all that remains of a dream that once was real.

This site is both a venue for my own artwork and a place to share the flora that I've had the opportunity to see throughout my travels. Enjoy this site and feel free to use any of the material presented for educational purposes. Rights for commercial reproduction and distribution can be received by sending requests to (rob at orchids-n-inks.com).

Have Fun!

Rob