內容簡介
內容簡介 Rosie Sanders's paintings lie at the extreme end of botanical art, exuding dynamism and sensuality in every brushstroke and a richness of color that sets them apart. This large-format book showcases her finest work in exquisite detail, accompanied by excellent scientific commentary. Rosie’s selection of flowers ranges from tulips to orchids, roses to irises, all illuminated by skillful uses of perspective and light. Lovers of botanical art will feast their eyes on the stunning collection of 80 works by the painter often compared to Georgia O'Keeffe. Rosie Sanders's botanical paintings lie at the extreme end of botanical art—they exude dynamism and sensuality in every brushstroke, while their richness of color sets her apart from her contemporaries. This large-format book showcases her finest paintings in exquisite detail, accompanied by excellent and accessible scientific commentary. Rosie’s glorious selection of flowers ranges from tulips to orchids, roses to irises, anemones to amaryllis, and she illuminates them by fascinating and skillful uses of perspective and light.Includes an introduction by renowned Swiss botanist Dr. Andreas Honegger.
作者介紹
作者介紹 The author of several published books, Rosie Sanders is an acclaimed artist whose work has been displayed in many galleries, including the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art in Kew Gardens and the Park Walk Gallery. She has also been awarded five Gold medals by the Royal Horticultural Society and won the Royal Academy miniature award. Rosie currently lives in Devon, where she teaches botanical painting courses.