Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye

Hardback

Main Details

Title Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Adriana Picker
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 283,Width 216
Category/GenreIllustration
Trees, wildflowers and plants
ISBN/Barcode 9781743795040
ClassificationsDewey:758.42
Audience
General
Illustrations Full colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publication Date 1 April 2020
Publication Country Australia

Description

A compendium of floral wonder, Petal reveals the colours, details and unique sculptural beauty of nature's most remarkable creations. Botanical artist Adriana Picker has curated specimens from all over the world to celebrate through her stunning illustrations, accompanied by writer Nina Rousseau's words on the folklore, fame and meaning of both favourite blooms and herbaceous curiosities. Petal features over two hundred flowers from twenty-seven plant families - from elegant roses to otherworldly orchids and magnificent magnolias - as well as a dedicated chapter for unusual specimens.

Author Biography

Adriana Picker is an Australian-born illustrator who currently resides in New York City. At the heart of her work is a lifelong passion for flowers, which she manages to find wherever she goes. As an illustrator, artist and designer, her work encompasses the diverse fields of publishing, fine arts, film and advertising. Petal is Adriana's fourth book; she has previously illustrated The Cocktail Garden, Where the Wildflowers Grow and The Garden of Earthly Delights.