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

A compendium of floral wonder, Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye reveals the colors, 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 favorite blooms and herbaceous curiosities.

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

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Published: 02/06/2024
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 9.27h x 6.81w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781743799840

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.