Nature in the arts Books

Book SynopsisHighly illustrated, full colour book showcasing what is unique about the North Coast 500. Striking images and descriptive text of the best places to visit are shown along with a simple route map showing locations.100 of the best places to stop on route including; Beaches and bays; Sandwood Bay to Red Point Beach Engineering and architecture; Caledonian Canal to Noss Head Lighthouse Historic sites; Culloden battlefield to Dunrobin Castle Off the beaten track; Cape Wrath to Traligill Caves Urban areas: Ullapool to John o' Groats Wildlife and nature: Dunnet Head to SuilvenA book to help plan your trip around the dramatic North Scotland. An indication of how long to spend at each place is given along with full description and photograph.

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Book Synopsis"... Any dog devotee will put it right on their coffee table the second they open it." —Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored "...a magnificent collection of photos of animals looking sweet, innocent, thoughtful, tender and sublime." —Dave Johnson, Forbes What makes dogs so unique? They are the only species that favour the company of humans over their own kind. A dog looks at us with a deep understanding and empathy perhaps greater than our own. In this charming book of dog photography, Vincent Lagrange records this treasured intimacy with our four-legged friends. Applying the techniques of portrait photography, which he learned in his youth at his father Marc Lagrange's studio, he captures our canine counterparts in crisp, perfectly illuminated pictures that allow their own soulful personalities to shine through. Text in English and German.Trade Review“Wonderfully lit and each image leaves you with something to return to.” - Amateur Photographer“For his new book, “The Dogs: Human Animals” (teNeues Publishers), Lagrange spent more than a decade photographing 200 dogs.” - Mary Jo DiLonardo, Treehugger"International photographer Vincent Lagrange tells you how best to visually capture an emotional connection with your furry (Or scaly! Or feathered!) best friend." - Tracey L. Kelley, Daily Paws"Photographer Vincent Lagrange captures the incredibly people-like personalities and expressions of canines in this hardcover volume. Any dog devotee will put it right on their coffee table the second they open it." - Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored"It’s a magnificent collection of photos of animals looking sweet, innocent, thoughtful, tender and sublime." - Dave Johnson, Forbes

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Book SynopsisThe beauty of the apex predator captured up close and unflinchingly.

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Book SynopsisA joyous celebration of Britain's rich bird life.

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Book SynopsisThe Leaping Hare is a rare and remarkable book about every aspect of the life and legend of the wild hare, exploring nature, poetry, folklore, history and art. A frequent feature in the mythology of many cultures, the hare has been linked with mystery and witchcraft throughout civilisation, and still today retains an air of enchantment.''A lovely book that is both exploratory and rooted in a sense of the hare''s mystery..'' Seamus Heaney

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Book SynopsisFeaturing all kinds of dogs – big, small, graceful, cute, funny – The Book of the Dog is a cool and quirky collection of dog art and illustration by artists around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and different breeds, paying homage to man's best friend. Beautifully designed and packaged, the book will appeal to dog lovers of all ages.

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Book Synopsis**Winner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award**Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. This book traces the development and blending of these two traditions, while also providing insight into modern Japanese gardening trends. The Art of the Japanese Garden is a comprehensive collection of the most notable gardens in Japan—including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic villas, palace gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens, and stroll gardens. With an impressive amount of new content, including more than 30 images, this updated edition offers inspiring ideas for your own trip to Japan. If you're just dreaming of traveling to Japan, there is also a section on Japanese gardens in other countries—get a taste of Japanese culture and tradition closer to home. Japanese gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and serves as garden design and landscaping inspiration all over the world. The Art of the Japanese Garden introduces readers to the history, culture, and design behind these large-scale works of art.Trade Review"This book is so roundly written that it could, if necessary, serve as the only book one had to introduce and explain to Westerners the basic components of Japanese gardens." --The American Gardener"A well-written and beautifully illustrated reference book intended for a broad audience. It is a great book for becoming acquainted with the topic of Japanese gardens." --Landscape Architecture"Steve Jobs described Kyoto's Japanese gardens as 'the most sublime thing I've ever seen.' The splendid color photos that adorn every page of this book offer convincing support for that claim…However, The Art of the Japanese Garden is no mere coffee table tome. Authors David and Michiko Young delve deeply into the development of Japanese gardens over the centuries…Newcomers will find this book to be an ideal introduction and even veteran garden-goers will find it helps them approach familiar gardens with renewed enthusiasm and insight." --The Japan Times

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Book SynopsisIn 1811, architect, stone mason and shell obsessive George Perry published a lavishly illustrated volume, his Conchology or the Natural History of Shells, featuring 348 beautifully illustrated mollusc shells with descriptions of species, many of which were new to science. Despite the effort that went into producing the work, at a time when conchophilia', or shell fancying, was at its height, Perry's Conchology all but disappeared without a trace in the scientific literature, apparently actively supressed by the leading conchologists of the day and then cruelly mocked for decades afterwards. This book reproduces the stunning, exquisitely drawn and sometimes fanciful shell illustrations from this extraordinary forgotten volume. Following an introduction exploring our fascination with shells and their impact on human history, culture and science, each of the sixty-one colour plates is included alongside a description of notable shells and what is known of the mysterious organisms that make them. From the common limpet and razor clam to the valuable cowry and spectacular divine conch, the wide range of shells featured form a treasure trove of natural beauty from our oceans and shores.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck displays her stunning photography of the flowers of Southern France in this beautiful gift book. When acclaimed and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck set out for a one-year getaway in the French countryside, she didn’t expect it to change her life forever. She’s spent several years chronicling her life in Provence ever since. During her time, she gave birth to her daughter and accumulated hundreds of thousands of followers on social media for exquisite photography. In Beck’s first book, the New York Times bestselling An American in Provence, you got a glimpse into her world in exquisite words and pictures. Now, The Flowers of Provence immerses them in lush photography of her most beloved subjects. In addition to must-see stunning photography, Beck includes thoughts about what inspires her to create such incredible works of art and tips for cutting and preserving flowers. The Flowers of Provence is sure to delight long-time fans, armchair travelers, photography connoisseurs, and of course, anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of flowers.Trade Review“Beck presents a gorgeous book, perfect for gardeners, romantics, and armchair travelers.”—Shelf Awareness“The Flowers of Provence is filled with stories and images that will leave you longing to go outside and, as Jamie says, ‘watch the ballet of nature unfold.’ Her photography so uniquely captures the ethereal quality of flowers and the beauty of the Provence region, making you feel as though you’re experiencing each season and spellbinding location alongside her, all while calling to mind the wonder that exists all around you, wherever you might call home.”—from the Foreword by Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret“Jamie Beck is a storyteller; she weaves the beauty nature has gifted us in the form of florals into enchanting works of art. I am endlessly inspired by how she sees the world and grateful she’s given everyone the opportunity to share in it. This book is sure to enrich your life with beauty as it has certainly done for mine.”—Anna Bond, cofounder of Rifle Paper Co.“Jamie Beck’s book The Flowers of Provence is a breathtaking exploration of the enchanting world of flowers, immersing readers in the captivating beauty of Provence. From the moment I opened the pages, I was transported to a realm of vibrant colors, delicate petals, and the irresistible allure of nature’s masterpieces. She captures each photograph with a sense of romance, elegance, and authenticity. Whether you want to know more about florals or simply have an appreciation for the exquisite, Jamie Beck’s book is a treasure trove of inspiration.”—Chloé Crane-Leroux, author, photographer, and tastemaker“Jamie is, without a doubt, one of the most talented photographers of our time. If you’re looking for a beautiful book that instantly transports you to Provence, this is it!”—Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author and TV host“Jamie’s newest creation, The Flowers of Provence, is a delightful escape to the French countryside for those of us who have a love affair with flowers. The book is a visual feast of fragrant blooms I can nearly smell through each page.”—Jenny Cipoletti, writer, designer, and content creator“Jamie Beck’s The Flowers of Provence awakens the pure, bordering-on-spiritual awe of nature that exists within each of us. It’s a salve for the mind and the soul.”—Eva Kosmas Flores, author and photographer“To open the pages of Jamie’s book is to enter a world of natural beauty, ethereal dreams, and photographic inspiration. Her portraits and still life photos of flowers will transport you to Provence. This book is where I want to live when the world around me feels chaotic.”—Aran Goyoaga, creator of Cannelle et Vanille and three-time James Beard Award finalist“Jamie’s lush floral photography captures the essence of the natural beauty of Provence, but her images also nod reverentially to the art historical cannon, with her decadent Dutch Renaissance–style still lifes and tableaux that animate beloved paintings like Monet’s famous Poppy Field. This book is a seduction of the senses and the intellect.”—Fanny Singer, author of Always Home and founder of Permanent Collection

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Book SynopsisFurbex: A Dog's Life of Urban Exploration is a dazzling photographic record of Claire's adventures among the abandoned spaces of Europe. It captures her ghostly presence in ruined hotels and grand houses; crumbling castles and palaces; broken down factories and prisons, forgotten theatres and cinemas. All have fallen into disrepair; most still display the faded trappings and trampled luxuries of their glorious or inglorious pasts; and many have been spectacularly reclaimed by nature. Fascinated by shadows and light, past and present, and the mysterious, dark worlds of abandoned places, Alice van Kempen uses thrift shop props and long exposures to create photographs with the air of Old Master paintings; while Claire's tragi-comic presence imbues every image with the pathos and comedy of a silent movie. In Furbex, they not only present the finest of their unique photographic portfolio, but also recount the tales and raise the ghosts of the lost worlds they have discovered. The result is a haunting and hilarious gift of unique photographs, which will appeal to urban explorers, dog lovers (most particularly the cult following of the bull terrier breed), and all lovers of the Gothic, the mysterious and the absurd. AUTHOR: Alice van Kempen is a self-taught photographer from the Netherlands, who has been photographing dogs around the world for over 25 years. Her passion is for 'furbex' photography (urbex photography with a canine twist), which she practices by exploring abandoned places with her beloved bull terrier Claire, who has 21,000 followers on Instagram. Their many awards include first prize in the pets category of the International Photography Awards; and the Reader's Choice Award in the Smithsonian Photo Contest for 'The Orient Express', an image of Claire in an abandoned train. SALES POINTS: . A haunting but humorous collection of photographs documenting Claire, the bull terrier and urban explorer (Urbex) . Author is an award-winning photographer and an Instagram star . A charming gift book with appeal to dog lovers, photographers, and urban explorers alike 100 colour photographs

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Book Synopsis*Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller*The Pebbles on the Beach was first published in 1954. This newly reissued edition includes a foreword by Robert Macfarlane. There is a handy illustrated guide to identifying pebbles on the reverse of the book jacket.Pebble-hunting is a pleasant hobby that makes little demand upon one''s patience and still less upon one''s physical energy. (You may even enjoy the hunt from the luxurious sloth of a deck chair). One of the true delights of the pebble-seeker is to read the stories in the stones - to determine whence and by what means they came to be there. We must always bear in mind that a pebble is a transient thing. It is in the half-way stage of a long existence . . .This is a book about the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. Clarence Ellis is a charming, knowledgeable and witty guide to everything you didn''t know there was to know about pebbles. He ruminat

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Book SynopsisOn the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and adventures that go beyond the tried and true.With options for exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a “hobbit roundhouse” in Cornwall, England or shopping the docks for lobster in Portland, Maine to birdspotting along the Panama Canal or partaking of hundreds of activities at the Florida State Fair.Organized geographically, the book’s entries feature a wide array of things to do spanning numerous interests and activity levels sure to appeal to all ages from kids to grandparents: go boating on New York State’s Erie Canal; stroll the tulip fields outside Amsterdam; celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead – the “original” Halloween; e

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Book SynopsisPrize-winning poet and artist Catherine Hyde celebrates the magic of the night from dusk till dawn as she follows the owl''s journey in a gorgeous gift book of full colour paintings.I turnto the old orchardwhere she hunts:a ghost glimmeringsweet heart of the moon.Swooping between trees,a beating clock of claw and feather,hush winged, in half lightAs we sleep, the forest comes to life. The owl swoops. Moths dance in the moonlight, fireflies mimic the stars, a stag grazes, badgers burrow, foxes prowl, ferns catch the dew.Resplendent, arresting artwork sit alongside an original poem. Prepare to be enchanted by the creatures of the night.

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Book SynopsisFor Kurt Jackson (b.1961), ‘Painting the sea could become an obsession, an entire oeuvre in its own right, an endless life absorbing task.’ And, as this book attests, Jackson’s dedication to capturing its constant shape shifting – stillness to thundering force, shallows to mysterious depths – have brought forth paintings that communicate the sea's ebb and flow, its magic and elusiveness.Kurt Jackson's Sea captures the beauty of the artist's constantly evolving relationship with one of nature's most challenging subjects. Two hundred colour images complement Jackson's reflections on his interactions with inspirational coastal landscapes - largely experienced in his native Cornwall, but stretching way beyond the county too. Trade Review’If it is possible to say a book smells and tastes of the sea . . . I love the sea and I feel as if Kurt Jackson has captured it in all its moods just for me to take to some place where I’ll never see or hear it again, but the memory will be indelibly etched in these pages by these glorious, life affirming paintings. The Chinese have a saying that you can never cross the same river twice. They are right and the same holds true for the view of the sea from a great artist at the peak of his powers’. – Sir Tim Smit KBE, Executive Co-Chair Eden Project International and Executive Vice Chair & Co-Founder Eden Project'a beautifully produced book...I close [it] with a sense of surfacing, from seawater mixed with paint...the paintings bring back half-forgotten moments of connection at the edge of the sea: the sheen of mudflats, the marbling of foam where a wave has passed, times when the sea is the source of the light...It feels like I’ve been to the beach.' – Caught by the River Table of ContentsForeword by Julian Spalding; Introduction; Chapter 1: Compelled; Chapter 2: In, On, Under; Chapter 3: Cove; Chapter 4: Obsession; Chapter 5: Retreat; Chapter 6: Cornish Islands; Chapter 7: Lighthouses; Chapter 8: North Sea; Chapter 9: Scottish Seas; Chapter 10: Greek Seas; About Kurt Jackson; Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions; Awards and Residencies; Broadcasts; Public Collections; Selected Bibliography; Acknowledgements and Credits; Index.

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Book SynopsisArtisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! This notebook features a design based on a delightful artwork by Kate Heiss, a contemporary British Printmaker who creates limited edition screen prints and linocuts on paper. She draws inspiration from the flowers and birds in her garden, rural landscapes and her love of bold, colourful floral patterns found in textiles.

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Book SynopsisA box set of 50 beautiful postcards featuring Helen Ahpornsiri's stunning artwork made entirely from hand-pressed flowers and plants. The front of each card features Helen Ahpornsiri's decorative artwork created from flowers and plants;

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Book Synopsis What's more irresistible than a cat in a box? 50 cats in a box! From ukiyo-e prints to Parisian posters, from woodcuts to photographs, it seems these mischievous creatures have captured the imagination of artists of every period. Included in this set you will find stylish shorthairs, truculent tabbies, playful Persians and comical kittens, drawn (and painted, and printed and photographed) from across the V&A's collections - these 50 feline postcards are sure to delight any cat lover.

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Book SynopsisAs seen in The New York Times, NPR.org, Gardens Illustrated, and AD Pro A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and culture Garden takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have found inspiration in gardens and horticulture throughout history. With more than 300 entries, this comprehensive and stunning visual survey showcases the diversity of the garden from all over the world – from the garden of Eden and the grandeur of the English landscape garden to Japanese Zen gardens and the humble vegetable plot. Spanning a wide range of styles and media – art, illustrations, and sculptures to photography, film stills, and textiles – Garden follows a visually arresting sequence, with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired, and features large-scale images, accessible texts, and reference information, including a glossary, illustrated timeline, and biographies. Offering a comprehensive introduction to the subject, Garden features work by a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Pierre Bonnard, Roberto Burle Marx, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Gertrude Jekyll, Claude Monet, Marianne North, Crispijn de Passe, William Robinson, Alma Thomas, and Howard Sooley, among others, including a variety of surprising examples that will appeal to specialists as well as the general reader. Aimed at a wide audience, this book has diverse appeal – from artists, designers, and art historians to garden enthusiasts, horticulturists, and everyone interested in the natural world around them.Trade Review‘Whether you’re tenderly tending dozens of acres, coaxing blooms from a cramped window box, or struggling to keep a solitary succulent alive, [this book] offers plenty of lush inspiration from around the world.’ – New York Times‘Great care has gone into the selection of the images – deciding on the relationships of one to another must have been a monumental task. But this is not just a book filled with great pictures; the writing is an essential component, and once you have done an initial exploration of its pages, it is an engaging and informative read.’ – Gardens Illustrated'A wide-ranging survey that spans millennia, continents, and multiple art forms — and could keep you happily engaged for hours.' – NPR.org‘Green thumbs will savor the visual timeline of 16th-century pruning tools and 17th-century watering pots as much as an 18th-century glimpse into London’s Physic Garden and an Uncle Sam poster encouraging gardening to slash food costs during World War I.’ – AD PRO‘Takes you to some of the world’s most important horticultural displays with vibrant, full-page images bound in a collectible coffee table book.’ – Global Traveler'Luxurious.' – The Real Dirt, A Garden Club of America Publication‘[This] expansive tome showcases the immense breadth and imagination in gardens of all shapes and sizes.’ – Colossal‘A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden.’ – ASPIRE Design and Home‘Endlessly fascinating … This technicolor tome explores the global diversity of gardens.’ – Palm Beach Illustrated‘Beautifully produced ... Each vibrantly printed image is reflected upon historically, culturally, and in terms of what’s growing.’ – Woman Around Town‘This superb book shows how the garden has been a source of inspiration to makers and artists for thousands of years. The images collected are not only ravishing, but sometimes wonderfully surprising.’ – Anna Pavord, writer and panel advisor to Garden

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Book SynopsisBeth Moon''s fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees has taken her across the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Some of her subjects grow in isolation, on remote mountainsides, private estates, or nature preserves; others maintain a proud, though often precarious, existence in the midst of civilization. All, however, share a mysterious beauty perfected by age and the power to connect us to a sense of time and nature much greater than ourselves. It is this beauty, and this power, that Moon captures in her remarkable photographs.This handsome volume presents nearly seventy of Moon''s finest tree portraits as full-page duotone plates. The pictured trees include the tangled, hollow-trunked yews - some more than a thousand years old - that grow in English churchyards; the baobabs of Madagascar, called ''upside-down trees'' because of the curious disproportion of their giant trunks and modest branches; and the fantastical dragon''s-blood trees, red-sapped and umbrella-shaped, that grow only on the island of Socotra, off the Horn of Africa.Moon''s narrative captions describe the natural and cultural history of each individual tree, while Todd Forrest, vice president for horticulture and living collections at The New York Botanical Garden, provides a concise introduction to the biology and preservation of ancient trees. An essay by the critic Steven Brown defines Moon''s unique place in a tradition of tree photography extending from William Henry Fox Talbot to Sally Mann, and explores the challenges and potential of the tree as a subject for art.Trade Review“Beth Moon’s stunning images capture the power and mystery of the world’s remaining ancient trees… Beth’s portraits will surely inspire many to help those working to save these magnificent trees.” - Dr. Jane Goodall“Moon wields time as a tool. She typically photographs a tree over many sessions, ideally over several days... The platinum lends a luminous quality to the leaves—an echo of their function, to eat sunlight—and a leaden, indestructible weight to the trunks.” - Robert Moor, Sierra“Showcases towering redwoods, broccoli-shaped baobabs and gnarled trunks growing out of ancient temples.” - The Wall Street Journal“Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time is well named. One cannot look at Beth Moon's images of gnarled, overgrown trees and not feel the intrinsic gravity of time.” - Printers Row Journal, Chicago Tribune“In our age of mass species extinctions, we never know from where, if anywhere, consolation may come. Try looking at Beth Moon's new book, Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time.” - San Francisco Chronicle“Full of strangest and most magnificent trees ever.” - The Telegraph“[Moon] creates magical images that in their blacks and whites, silvers and grays, capture the marvel of arboreal forms and textures… [a] jewel of a book.” - Booklist, Starred Review“Trees are notoriously hard to photograph, but Moon captures their individuality with reverent portrayal. . . these are lavish, awe-inspiring pictures. . . Crossing with ease between realms of natural history and art, this will appeal to all with even the mildest horticultural or photographic interests.” - Library Journal“A project with weight and lasting beauty. . . Ancient Trees provides the kind of thorough and thoughtful portrait that each of these majestic long-lived survivors deserves.” - Christian Science MonitorBeth Moon will be in the upcoming HBO documentary "Trees & Other Entanglements" which premieres on 12/12/23 in the USA. - HBO on YouTube trailerTable of ContentsIntroduction Beth Moon 7 Adapted to Endure: The Form and Function of Ancient Trees Todd Forrest 9 Plates Great Britain 17 United States 42 Israel 54 Socotra 56 Southern Africa 63 Cambodia 76 Captions 80 Eternity in Present Tense: Beth Moon and the Art of the Tree Steven Brown 97 Acknowledgements 101 Index of Trees 103

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Book SynopsisIn Geninne’s Art: Birds in Watercolor, Collage, and Ink, popular Santa Fe artist Geninne Zlatkis presents a personal field guide to how she creates her charming paintings and collages of birds and nature. Brimming with inspiring examples of the artist’s work, this beautiful book takes you inside Geninne’s studio for an in-depth look at how she creates. You will discover, step by step, how this devoted artist spends time photographing nature, selecting her materials, and developing her personal imagery. Explore: How her studio is set up, how she works, and what materials and tools she uses How she captures nature with both a camera and phone for reference Her artistic process through the step-by-step creation of 5 watercolor paintings, 5 collages, and 5 ink drawings, with notes on each medium and technique As a special bonus, the book includes 32 pages of collage papers, painted and selected by Geninne, for you to use as you explore and develop your own artistic voice. Vibrant, detailed, and richly imaginative, Geninne’s interpretation of the birds she has observed so closely will inspire you to use the natural world as fodder for your paintings, drawings, and collages.Trade ReviewLovely...If you're a playful artist avid about collage or ink drawing, you might be smitten. * Arts & Activities *

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Book SynopsisCalling all cat people! Channel your feline fervor with these step-by-step drawing projects and coloring pages filled with adorable kitties.From Vera Kay, a rising young artist who goes by @veekachoo online, How to Draw Squishy Cats and Kittens teaches you to draw cats in all kinds of cute positions and situations, including sleeping, jumping, scratching, chasing, and more. This fun book is divided into chapters focusing on:  Degrees of floof How to add floof Adding color to line art Common cat poses Cats and their kingdoms A squishy birthday party! Each chapter comes with a coloring page and is filled with helpful instruction and tips for drawing cats, both digitally and with traditional drawing tools. Veekachoo’s hundreds of thousands of online followers give her lots of positive feedback and often credit her art with inspiring them to start drawing. This is the first book fr

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Book SynopsisFollowing the award-winning Seeds: Time Capsules of Life, Wolfgang Stuppy and Rob Kesseler explore the fascinating world of fruits through a unique presentation of extraordinary images from around the world accompanied by a lively explanatory text. Fruit. The word itself conjures up mouthwatering memories of crunchy apples, luscious strawberries, sweet bananas, succulent melons and juicy pineapples, to which we can add the splendid tropical fruits on our supermarket shelves. They are one of nature's most wonderful gifts but providing us with a healthy source of food is not the reason that plants produce such delicious fruits. It is therefore quite legitimate to ask what fruits are, and why they exist. As will be revealed, the true nature of fruits is concealed in what is buried in their core: their seeds. The key role that both play in the survival of each species explains the manifold strategies and ruses that plants have developed for the dispersal of their seeds. Whether these involve wind, water, humans, animals or the plant's own explosive triggers, they are reflected in the many colours, shapes and sizes of the fruits that protect the seeds and in the extraordinary way that some fruits have adapted to the animals that disperse their seeds, and the animals to the fruits they relish. In this pioneering collaboration, visual artist Rob Kesseler and seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy use scanning electronmicroscopy to obtain astonishing images of a variety of fruits and the seeds they protect. Razor-sharp cross-sections reveal intricate interiors, nuts and other examples of botanical architecture and reproductive ingenuity. The black and white microscope images have been sumptuously coloured by Rob Kesseler highlighting the structure and functioning of the minuscule fruit and seeds some almost invisible to the naked eye and in so doing creating a work of art. Larger fruits, flowers and seeds have been especially photographed. The formation, development and demise of the fruits are described, their vital role in the preservation of the biodiversity of our planet explained. Fruits are the keepers of the precious seeds that ensure our future; some are edible, others inedible and many, quite simply, incredible.

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Book SynopsisDestress and escape from your busy schedule with this beautiful coloring book featuring 45 nature-inspired scenes you can fill with your favorite colors.Unwind and release your creativity through the beauty and wonder of nature with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes. Filled with 45 delightful drawings of plants and animals, this coloring book is the perfect escape no matter how busy your schedule. The beautiful line art illustrations are easy to see and designed to be quickly filled with your favorite colors. Relax and enjoy your coloring time—no matter how long or short—without the worry of straining your eyes or cramping your hand. Make the most of your free time with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed gift book devoted to John Constable’s studies of skies.Trade Review'An inspiring read' - The Lady'There is plenty here to delight' - Mature Times'Collates the artist's cloud studies with the weather reports for the day they were done … The effect is like a time machine' - The Spectator'Gorgeous' - People’s FriendTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • Plates • Endnotes

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Book SynopsisBrimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures, such as the unicorn, siren and griffin; exotic beasts, including the tiger, elephant and ape; as well as animals native to Europe, like the beaver, dog and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork and sculpture. With over 270 colour illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading medieval scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst.

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Book SynopsisRead all about superstar tennis champion, Emma Raducanu!From her fourth-round Wimbledon retirement in July 2021 to her stunningwin at the US Open - not dropping a single set - Raducanu'srise has been meteoric. This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives ofmodern society's most influential figures.

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Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Book SynopsisAll of nature is beautiful. This stunning book shows how a variety of amazing creatures have evolved to look and behave the way they do.As humans, we like our animals to be cuddly and furry, or smooth and sleek. We shy away from those creatures that, to us, look odd. But we should drop those opinions - everything has evolved for a reason, and is perfect in its own way.Take a look at the vampire squid, or the duck-billed golden line barbel - both have evolved in interesting and amazing ways to find food, deter predators or attract a mate. Everything is perfect. Everything is beautiful. Illustrated with stunning watercolour images, this book will be treasured by families around the world. Its message is positive and life-affirming for children, for humans, for the whole of nature.The perfect book for fans of Hidden Planet by Ben Rothery and The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell.

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Book SynopsisSpanning the career of one of Japan's most revered photographers, this monograph- the only English-language volume of its kind-features exquisitely detailed full- page images that capture the relationship between human-made structures and the natural world. Toshio Shibata's large-format contemporary landscapes are distinguished by their haunting beauty, graceful composition, and meticulous detail. Using long exposures, and eliminating any references to people, horizons, or identifying geographic reference points, Shibata captures structures such as dams, bridges, reservoirs, and roads as they interact with their natural settings-mountainsides, rivers, forests and fields. The results are highlighted by painterly composition; filled with patterns, lines, and fluid action; and unmistakably Japanese in their aesthetic. Curated and with commentary by Phillip Prodger, one of the most erudite and critical voices in contemporary photography, this book will appeal both to fans of Shibata's work as well as an audience that has yet to discover his remarkable oeuvre.

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Book SynopsisMichael Hauptman’s first monograph presents a selection of his personal work that explores the themes of nature, technology, phenomena and the cosmos. Hauptman sometimes uses digital manipulation not to make pictures that looks unreal but to attempt to depict mysteries of time and space. A former photo assistant of Richard Burbridge, Michael Hauptman has been taking pictures and living in New York City for the last 15 years.

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from Dinosaur Art, this new volume showcases 10 amazing artists whose work represents the cutting edge of paleoart. Many are rising stars in the field; others have embraced digital technology and continue to assert long-standing reputations as leaders in the discipline. This volume also includes state-of-the-art modellers, allowing the reader to explore restoring prehistoric animals in three as well as two dimensions. All accompanied by insights into the cutting of paleontological researcher and the very latest discoveries, with commentaries by respected scientists at the top of their fields.Trade Review"Writer/editor (and very talented artist himself) Steve White has done it again with another beautiful, large format, coffee table book packed with some of the best prehistoric animal art of our time....The book is accompanied by insights into paleontological research and the very latest discoveries, with commentaries by respected scientists at the top of their fields. A must for your library." -- Prehistoric Times

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Book SynopsisThis timely study of Winslow Homer highlights his imagery of the Atlantic world and reveals themes of racial, political, and natural conflict across his career Long celebrated as the quintessential New England regionalist, Winslow Homer (1836–1910) in fact brushed a much wider canvas, traveling throughout the Atlantic world and frequently engaging in his art with issues of race, imperialism, and the environment. This publication focuses, for the first time, on the watercolors and oil paintings Homer made during visits to Bermuda, Cuba, coastal Florida, and the Bahamas. Among these, The Gulf Stream (1899), often considered the most consequential painting of his career, reveals Homer’s lifelong fascination with struggle and conflict. Recognizing the artist’s keen ability to distill complex issues, Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents upends popular conceptions and convincingly argues that Homer’s work resonates with the challenges of the present day.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (April 11–July 31, 2022)National Gallery, London (September 10, 2022–January 8, 2023)

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated volume devoted to the natural history drawings and watercolors of Leonardo da Vinci and other outstanding artists of the Age of DiscoveryTrade Review"Amazing Rare Things is a book to savor in your favorite chair. You'll imagine yourself with naturalist and artist Maria Sibylla Merian as she tramps into the wilderness of Surinam. The sumptuous drawings and watercolors reproduced in this volume bear witness to the endeavors of Merian, Leonardo da Vinci and other artists who recorded the plants, animals and insects they observed with intensity. The accompanying prose bristles with detail. . . . The coupling of words and images is primal, yet transcendent."—Susan P. Williams, Washington Post Book World"A true feast for anyone interested in natural history, this marvelous book makes the underappreciated artworks of a passionate, talented group widely accessible."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"All the essays and naturalist Attenborough's introduction are written for a general audience. The paper and print quality is superb, with an amazing level of detail visible in the color plates. Recommended for public and academic libraries."—Library JournalSilver medal winner for the 2007 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award in the Nature categorySelected as a 2008 AAUP University Press Book for Public and Secondary School Libraries"Scientists often wonder who first illustrated biodiversity, and I imagine that artists often wonder about the chronology and development of accurate depictions of natural history. Amazing Rare Things is a welcome and long overdue integration of art and science."—Margaret D. Lowman, author of It’s a Jungle Up There and Life in the Treetops"Animals were the first things that human beings drew. Not plants. Not landscapes. Not even themselves. But animals. Why? . . . There is a common denominator that links all these artists—the profound joy that all feel who observe the natural world with [a] sustained and devoted intensity."—From the Introduction by David Attenborough

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Book SynopsisTrue beauty is found in nature, making this the perfect sketch book for your art inspiration!As if being responsible for dazzling sunsets and the aurora borealis were not enough, nature is also guardian to the universal principals of design. With mathematical perfection, its recurring structures seem to magically adapt as they show up in hundreds of ways: the radial star at the center of snowflakes, fruits and flowers, and the arms of starfish; spirals at the heart of nautilus shells, unfurling plants, and swirling storm systems.Borrowing the beauty of nature's forms can help you create beautiful artwork. Observing the structure of nature's forms can help you to be a better designer. The inspiration is limitless. Nature's design magic is a balancing act found in its perfect ratios. The sections of this sketchbook--Star, Branch, Spiral, and Fan--focus on four of those disceptively simple design principles and why they work. Author/artist Yellena James uses her own nature-based drawings to guide readers toward looking closely at each design form and the places where it occurs. Readers will discover ways to use each form in their own artwork, realistically, abstractly, or as motifs in repeat borders and patterns. In a non-academic fashion, the text explains nature's beautiful balances, and the art of using them when you draw and design.Table of ContentsIntroduction Elements of Design Principles of Design Introducing four shapes Chapter 1: Stars Introduction to Stars Looking at stars: -star shaped sea life -star shaped plants -star shaped seeds and fruits -star shaped crystals -3d stars -snowflakes Draw a perfect five-point star Draw nearly perfect star by hand Draw star ornaments Add stars to underwater scene Draw star shaped ornaments Draw a star centered sea anemone Add star shaped elements Add black and white star motifs Finish this composition Animated sea creature Draw your own sea creature Chapter 2: Branches introduction to Branches Fractal branching Draw a branch Looking at branches: - plants - corals Inflorescence Draw branches based on inflorescence Sketching branches Movement in branches exercise Add branches to composition Finish this drawing Add branching to leaves Branch pattern exercise Chapter 3: Spiral Introduction to spirals Fibonacci spirals Different types of spirals Draw some fern exercise Looking at spirals: - spiral shaped shells - spiral shaped sea life - spiral shaped plants Draw your own pinwheels How to draw a shell step by step Add color to shells Draw spiral seashells Draw spiral ornaments Add spirals to jellyfish Finish this composition Chapter 4: Fans Introduction to Fan chapter Looking at fans: - fan shaped branches - fan shaped sea life - fan shaped plants - fan shaped mushrooms Fan mushrooms exercise Modify this fan shape exercise Draw fan shaped plants Draw black and white fan motifs for patterns How to make a perfect tile for pattern Add fan elements to composition Complete this fish drawing Guided fan drawing exercise Chapter 5: Putting it all together Introduction to putting it all together Coloring page Guided drawings Finish this composition Background for sketching About the author Resources Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisOutdoor painting tips and more from the best landscape painters working today. Many painters enjoy working outdoors when the weather is good, but they also need to know how to deal with it when the weather changes! This book includes the best instruction on the special challenges of painting landscapes outdoors from a variety of the best plein-air artists working today in all major media-oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache. It includes: - Materials, site selection, and practical tips - Values, shapes, composition, color, and elements of landscape painting - Bringing outdoor studies back into the studio - Complete start-to-finish demonstrations - Hundreds of gorgeous images - A wealth of knowledge from a variety of instructors

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