American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid Atlantic

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NEW BOOK: American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid-Atlantic Brand new botanical art book from Lydia Inglett Ltd. Publishing and the BAEE Lydia Inglett, Ltd. Publishers announces the release of a new book, American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid Atlantic. This book features 60 original works of juried art from 40 artists, including text describing each plant, how it is beneficial to gardeners and/or the environment and a number of paintings of insect pollinators and their relationship to the plants. Reviews: Don't just take our word for it!"This is a delightfully illustrated book, beautifully designed and with lots of variety in the choice of plantsubjects. I admired the standard of painting and the fresh, appealing studies which will be attractive to bothnaturalists and gardeners." Dr. Shirley Sherwood OBE, Botanical art collector "Native Plants of the Mid Atlantic – a beautiful book on botanical art that speaks to the mind, the heart, and the environment. — Derek Norman, President, American Society ofBotanical Artists (ASBA) The U.S. Botanic Garden was thrilled to be a part of this book as it embodies what we know to be vital—our world is better and richer with fine botanical art, and the plants in our backyards, in our woods, and along the roadsides are amazing! — Holly Shimizu, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden For wholesale information, call 843-290-9900 or email  Pamela@starbooks.biz Format: 8.5 x 11 Hardcover Pages: 144 Pages Retail Price: $39.95 ISBN: 9781938417115 Visit the Starbooks Bookstore to Purchase What a Great Event! The original paintings featured in the book will be on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., February 15 through June 15, 2014. Botanical Artists for Education and the Environment (BAEE) produced the book that is funded solely through donations. Profits from the sale of the book will go to nonprofit organizations working on native plant education, conservation and horticulture. Enjoy this beautiful art while giving back to the community. A book is the most elegant expression of friendship, and a gracious gift.