81) Petals of Hope: Art for the endangered plants and animals

Petals of Hope: Art for the endangered plants and animals

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Lila loved flowers. Ever since she was a little girl, she would spend hours in her grandmother’s garden, admiring the colors, shapes and scents of the different blooms. She learned their names, their meanings and their stories. She dreamed of becoming a botanist, a florist or a gardener someday.

But as she grew up, she discovered another passion: art. She found joy in painting, drawing and sculpting, especially when she could use flowers as her inspiration. She experimented with different styles and mediums, from realistic watercolors to abstract collages. She created beautiful artworks that captured the essence and beauty of flowers.

She decided to pursue a career as an artist, and soon became successful and famous. Her artworks were exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and sold for high prices. She received praise and recognition from critics and fans alike. She was happy and fulfilled.

But she also became aware of the sad reality that many of the flowers she loved were at risk of extinction. She learned that 40% of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction, and that one million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction. She felt heartbroken and angry at the threats facing biodiversity, such as habitat loss, climate change, poaching and disease.

She decided to use her art as a way to raise awareness and contribute to conservation efforts. She started a project called “Flowers for Life”, where she would create artworks featuring rare and endangered flowers, and donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations that protect them. She also launched a website and a social media campaign to educate people about the importance of preserving biodiversity and supporting conservation initiatives.

She traveled to different places where rare and endangered flowers could be found, such as Indonesia, Madagascar, Hawaii and Australia. She met with local experts, activists and communities who shared their knowledge and stories with her. She photographed, sketched and collected samples of the flowers, with permission and care. She then returned to her studio and created stunning artworks that showcased the diversity and beauty of these flowers.

She used different techniques and materials to create her artworks, such as oil painting, acrylic painting, digital art, paper cutting, embroidery and metalwork. She also incorporated elements from the cultures and histories of the places where the flowers originated, such as symbols, patterns, colors and motifs. She gave each artwork a title that reflected the name, meaning or story of the flower.

Some examples of her artworks are:

• The Fire Lily: A large oil painting on canvas that depicts a bright red flower with yellow stamens that grows in South Africa. The flower is also known as the flame lily or the glory lily, and is considered sacred by some African tribes. The background of the painting is dark blue with gold stars, representing the night sky.
• The Jade Vine: A digital art print on metal that shows a turquoise flower with long claw-like petals that hangs from a vine. The flower is native to the Philippines, where it is called tayabak or tayabas vine. The print also features geometric shapes and lines in silver and black, inspired by Filipino tribal art.
• The Ghost Orchid: A paper cutting artwork that creates a delicate white flower with long tendrils that resembles a ghost or a fairy. The flower is found in Florida, Cuba and the Bahamas, where it is also known as the palm polly or the white frog orchid. The paper cutting is mounted on a wooden frame with LED lights behind it, creating a glowing effect.
• The Wollemi Pine: A metal sculpture that forms a cone-shaped tree with needle-like leaves that grows in Australia. The tree is also known as the dinosaur tree or the living fossil, as it dates back to 200 million years ago. The metal is rusted and textured, giving it an ancient look.

She exhibited her artworks in various venues around the world, attracting large crowds and media attention. She also sold prints, posters and merchandise featuring her artworks online, generating more income for her project. She donated 50% of her earnings to various conservation organizations that work to protect rare and endangered plants and animals.

She received positive feedback from her fans, who praised her for her creativity, talent and generosity. She also received appreciation from the conservation organizations, who thanked her for her support and collaboration. She felt proud and grateful for being able to make a difference with her art.

She continued to create more artworks for her project, hoping to inspire more people to care about biodiversity and conservation. She also planned to visit more places where rare and endangered flowers could be found, such as China, Brazil, New Zealand and Hawaii. She dreamed of seeing all the flowers in the world someday.

She loved flowers. And she loved art. And she loved life.

 

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The website digiofficial.com is the official website of Digi Planet, a project that aims to conserve and rewild endangered animals through unique NFTs. NFTs are non-fungible tokens, which are digital assets that represent ownership and authenticity of various items, such as art, music, games, and collectibles. Digi Planet creates NFTs of rare and endangered animal. These NFTs are sold on various platforms, such as OpenSea, Rarible, and Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from the sales are donated to various conservation organizations, such as WWF, IUCN, and WCS.

The founders of Digi Planet are zentaurios and DigiOfficial DigiNFTs  Zentaurios is a digital artist and a wildlife enthusiast who creates the artworks for the NFTs. DigiOfficial is a software engineer and a blockchain expert who develops the smart contracts and the website for the project. They are both passionate about using technology and creativity to make a positive impact on the world.

 

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