Orchids – Part 1

Deland, Florida
Sarah visits a family-owned tropical nursery in Deland, Florida, where the owner explains orchid care, highlighting proper watering, drainage and how orchids absorb nutrients from tree bark. Roger paints an orchid arrangement using acrylics, creating a soft, detailed background by layering thin coats of paint to build texture and depth.

Orchids – Part 2

Deland, Florida
Sarah visits a family-run tropical nursery in Deland, Florida, learning about orchid history and care. Roger continues to refine his orchid painting, switching from purple to white orchids with red centers explaining layering, blending, and brushwork to create softness and contrast. The episode also explores orchid hybridization and their role in evolutionary studies.

The Art Studio

St Augustine, Florida
Sarah interviews artist Maria Reyes Jones in her St. Augustine studio, where she discusses her artistic journey from realism to abstract art, focusing on her passion for color, texture, and spontaneity. Meanwhile, Roger creates a painting inspired by childhood circus memories, blending abstract elements from a previous work titled “Circus” with a realistic portrait of Sarah. He reflects on the creative process, challenges, and rewards of using acrylics.