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Discover a whole new realm of botanical painting - the natural life
forms that coexist with flowering plants, revealed in exquisite
detail. Traditionally, botanical art has focused on the flowers,
leaves and form of plants. They are depicted in solitary glory on a
page, divorced from the life forms that live alongside them in
nature. But award-winning UK botanical painter, Christina
Hart-Davies, believes passionately that flowers are only part of
the picture and loves to explore the different stages, related
species, habitats and associated creatures that provide their
setting in the wild. She looks at plants and other life forms from
all angles - scientific, aesthetic and cultural - to tell The Whole
Story. Showcasing examples of her most popular works, The Whole
Story draws on Christina's long and parallel careers in both art
and illustration. Take inspiration from her enthusiasm for the
details and beauty of all aspects of the natural world and benefit
from her experience as she shares techniques for painting moss and
insects as well as advice on composition and lettering. This book
will transform your perspective and inspire you to look beyond the
flowers.
Marking the 800th anniversary of the Forest Charter, award-winning
botanical artist Christina Hart-Davies celebrates our long
relationship with trees. Since pre-historic times they have
provided us with shelter, fuel, medicine, food and even the air we
breathe. They have tanned leather, dyed cloth and made everything
from cathedrals to clothes-pegs. We have told stories about them,
admired their magnificent beauty and woven them into our spiritual
lives. Following A Wild Plant Year, which recorded the folklore and
cultural history of our native wildflowers, in The Greenwood Trees
Christina looks at the history, folklore and virtues of our native
trees - and a few well-known introductions too - all illustrated
with her exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings. We have relied
on trees throughout our history. We still do, and we always will.
Touch wood. * Which tree provides a talisman supposed to protect
against lightning? * Which firewood burns best, even when green? *
Which tree should you plant by the dairy and the privy to deter
flies?
Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with
this beautiful pocket guide to British wild flowers, an inspiration
and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers. Leading botanical
artists specially commissioned to ensure beautifully detailed
illustrations feature the most widely common British wild flowers.
Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with
up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. They are
arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick
and easy reference. This is an indispensable guide for all those
with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert, and
is beautifully packaged to lend itself both as gift or
self-purchase.
Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild
Flower Guide – the ultimate reference book for wild flower
enthusiasts – now enters its second edition. Featuring all
flowering plants, including trees and grasses, and ferns, this
fully revised and updated field guide to the wild flowers of
Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated,
single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have
been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed
illustrations. Species are described and illustrated on the same
page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification.
Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted
for quick and easy reference. The text offers a complete account of
over 1,900 wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, along with a
summary of their European distribution. Collins Wild Flower Guide
is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the
countryside, whether amateur or expert.
Lavishly illustrated with Christina's vibrant watercolours, A Wild
Plant Year explores the cultural history, folklore and medicinal or
household uses of many of Britain's best-loved wild plants. It
takes us through a country year waymarked by special days such as
Easter, Mothering Sunday, Hallowe'en and Winter Solstice and
features the native flowers and plants traditionally associated
with each festival or season.Country names, plant legends and folk
medicine have long been a special interest of Christina
Hart-Davies, one of the country's best known botanical artists and
illustrators. Her precisely detailed and accurate paintings
perfectly complement the fascinating stories attached to our flora.
Six years in the making, this is a celebration of the long heritage
of our relationship with Britain's native plants.
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