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Petal

The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye
By Adriana Picker
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Petal by Adriana Picker is a visually captivating exploration of the beauty and diversity found in the world of flowers. The book features stunning botanical illustrations that celebrate the intricate details and vibrant colours of various flower species. It serves as both an artistic guide and an appreciation of nature's splendour, making it an engaging choice for art lovers and flower enthusiasts.
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If you have a passion for botanical illustration and an appreciation for the intricate beauty of flowers, this book might appeal to you. The author's work captures the delicate details of petals with stunning artistry, offering an inspiring visual experience for arts and culture enthusiasts.

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Petal

A lush celebration of nature’s most beautiful work, the flower.

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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. 

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743795040

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 1390g

Pages: 256

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Adriana Picker Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

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.

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