Petal
The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye
Published on 1. April 2020
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-74379-504-0 (ISBN)
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
South Yarra
Australia
Illustrations
Full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1390 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74379-504-0 (9781743795040)
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Person
Adriana Picker is an award-winning illustrator. 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. Adriana currently resides in New York City.