While several books have been published about contemporary botanical art, both how-to books and books about international collections, there has never been a book highlighting the work of North American artists until the publication of Today’s Botanical Artists earlier this year. Written by Cora B. Marcus and Libby Kyer, this book features 220 pieces of [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Book Review: Today’s Botanical Artists
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events, botanical art, botanical illustration, tagged book review, Today's Botanical Artists on May 27, 2008 | Comments Off
Today’s North American Botanical Artists
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Articles & Interviews, tagged American Society of Botanical Artists, Today's Botanical Artists on May 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The following artists are featured in Today’s Botanical Artists: Francesca Anderson Bobbi Angell Bonnie Anthony Margaret Best Vivian Boswell Olivia Marie Braida Chiusano Bobbie Brown Carolyn J. Cappello, ASBA Gallery Carolyn Crawford Bruce Lyndon Cunningham Monica de Vries Gohlke Beverly Duncan, ASBA Gallery Jean Emmons, ASBA Gallery Margaret Farr, ASBA Gallery Linda Heppes Funk Lara [...]
Ask the Artist: Learn from a Panel of Artists
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events, tagged Ask the Artist, Today's Botanical Artists on May 27, 2008 | Comments Off
Updated 5/27/08 We are pleased to announce that twenty-five contributors to Today’s Botanical Artists will participate in the Ask the Artist Q&A on June 24, 2008. The artists who will be answering your questions are: Bobbi Angell Margaret Best Olivia Marie Braida Chiusano Bruce Lyndon Cunningham Beverly Duncan Jean Emmons Carol E. Hamilton Wendy Hollender [...]
Maria Sibylla Merian & Daughters
Posted in Education, Special Events, botanical art, botanical illustration, tagged J. Paul Getty Museum, Maria Sibylla Merian on May 21, 2008 | Comments Off
The J. Paul Getty Museum will host the exhibit, Maria Sibylla Merian & Daughters: Women of Art & Science, June 10 – August 31, 2008. Several exhibit-related activities are planned, including a demonstration and Point-of-View talk by Australian botanical artist, Jenny Phillips, and various activities that will be led by members of the Botanical Artists [...]
Book Event: Today’s Botanical Artists
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events, tagged book event, Today's Botanical Artists on May 20, 2008 | Comments Off
ArtPlantae Books is excited to announce that the book event for May/June will feature the new book, Today’s Botanical Artists. Beginning next week, you can drop in to learn more about this new book, its authors Cora B. Marcus and Libby Kyer, and the 65 North American artists who contributed to this publication. Please make [...]
Ferns, Exotic Plants and Botanical Art at 40th Annual Show & Sale
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Special Events, botanical art, botanical art books, botanical illustration, tagged los angeles international fern society, ferns, exotic plants, los angeles county arboretum, pteridophytes on May 17, 2008 | Comments Off
The Los Angeles International Fern Society, Inc. has invited ArtPlantae Books to participate in the 40th Annual Fern and Exotic Plant Show and Sale, June 14 – 15, 2008 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Come out to the show to [...]



