My mission as an artist is to use the power of creativity to shine a spotlight on the vital role of honeybees in our ecosystem. Through my art, I aim to inspire celebrities to champion the cause of honeybee conservation, leveraging their influence to raise awareness and funds for critical preservation efforts. By merging art, advocacy, and collaboration, I strive to create a movement where creativity inspires action, striving for a greater future for honeybees and the planet they sustain.
Celebribees
"Bees are to the earth as art is to humanity." -Darson
Who will be our next Celebribees?!
The Celebribee Challenge
When you receive one of my custom art pieces, the challenge is simple: choose one of these four honeybee causes—focused on education, environmental conservation, habitat preservation, economic sustainability, or advocacy—and make a donation. Together, we can inspire change, protect our pollinators, and build a brighter future for honeybees and our planet. Let’s make a buzz for our planet’s hardest and under appreciated workers. Bees!
Fun Facts
Here are 10 of the best flowers and plants to support bee populations:
1. Lavender
• Bees love its fragrant, nectar-rich blooms. It’s easy to grow and thrives in many climates.
2. Sunflowers
• Their large blooms provide ample pollen and nectar, and their height makes them easily accessible.
3. Bee Balm (Monarda)
• As the name suggests, it’s a favorite among bees, offering vibrant blooms rich in nectar.
4. Thyme
• This herb not only attracts bees but is also a handy addition to your kitchen garden.
5. Coneflowers (Echinacea)
• Their long-lasting flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
6. Goldenrod
• A late-season bloomer, goldenrod provides vital nectar for bees preparing for winter.
7. Borage
• Known as the “bee plant,” borage flowers continuously and are highly attractive to bees.
8. Clover
• Both red and white clover are excellent sources of nectar and easy to grow in lawns or gardens.
9. Wildflowers
• Native wildflowers are some of the best plants for bees, offering a natural and diverse food source.
10. Fruit Trees
• Blossoming trees like apple, cherry, and plum provide abundant nectar and pollen in spring.
By planting a mix of these, you can create a bee-friendly habitat with blooms throughout the growing season.
Here are 10 amazing facts about honeybees:
1. They communicate through dance. Honeybees use a “waggle dance” to share information about the location of food sources, including distance and direction relative to the hive.
2. They are master architects.
Honeycomb cells are hexagonal because this shape uses the least amount of wax while maximizing storage space.
3. A single bee makes only a small amount of honey.On average, a honeybee produces just 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
4. The queen can lay thousands of eggs. A queen honeybee can lay up to 2,000 eggs in a single day during peak season, ensuring the hive’s survival.
5. Their wings are incredibly fast. Honeybee wings beat about 200 times per second, creating their signature buzzing sound.
6. They have five eyes. Honeybees have two large compound eyes and three smaller simple eyes, helping them navigate and detect light intensity.
7. They have an incredible sense of smell. Honeybees can detect flowers, other bees, and even specific hive scents thanks to thousands of sensory receptors on their antennae.
8. Workers have specific jobs. Worker bees cycle through roles such as nurse bees, foragers, guards, and cleaners throughout their short lifespans of 4–6 weeks.
9. They maintain a perfect hive temperature. Honeybees keep the hive at a constant 95°F (35°C), regardless of outside conditions, by fanning their wings or clustering together.
10. Honey never spoils. Honey’s low water content and natural acidity make it one of the few foods that doesn’t spoil, even after thousands of years.