The Modern Artist
Is Working With Time & Space
Raphael of Flowers
Pierre Joseph Redoute
In this collection, you will find curated botanical illustrations by the "Raphael of Flowers" by Pierre Joseph Redoute who is one of the finest and most famous botanical illustrators of all time. Redouté was known for his exquisite watercolor paintings of lilies, roses, and other native plant species. Take a look at and get inspired by these aesthetic illustrations. This series also reminds me of the poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson - "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever to celebrate, friendships and love. Pierre-Joseph Redouté, was a painter and botanist from the Austrian Netherlands, known for his watercolours of roses, lilies and other flowers at the Chateau de Malmison, many of which were published as large coloured stipple engravings. He has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of all time.
Model Book of Calligraphy
Georg Bocskay and Joris Hoefnagel
Georg Bocskay and Joris Hoefnagel never met, but they collaborated (or competed) on a masterpiece: Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta. Bocskay was secretary to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, and in 1561 to 1562, he demonstrated his preeminent skill in calligraphy by compiling the Model Book of Calligraphy. Still, Bocskay probably could not anticipate the approach that would be taken 15 years after his death by the learned illustrator Hoefnagel, perhaps Europe's last great illuminator. Hoefnagel had seen quite a bit of the world. Born to a merchant family in Antwerp, Hoefnagel eventually fled the city of his birth during the Dutch Revolt. Living in exile, he visited Spain, Italy, England and Germany. His work on the Model Book of Calligraphy came after many years of impressive artistry.
The Flowers and Birds Series
The Artwork: A Glimpse into the Past
This collection is inspired by the sunbirds and doves I am privileged to watch from my window. I have witnessed their entire world—building nests, communicating in their own subtle ways, and the joyful excitement of their fledglings taking flight. To welcome them, I place a small tray of clean food and water nearby. The gentle doves, with their soft cooing that feels like a noon-time lullaby, are frequent visitors. These moments bring me immense contentment, offering a peaceful respite from the sometimes mundane hours spent working at my desk. In their daily rhythms, I see a reflection of our own lives. They have reminded me to always be kind to these little ones and to consider them friends. The series features a curated selection of digitally enhanced, 18th-century Oriental-style watercolor illustrations by an unknown artist. Sourced from vintage hand-drawn botanical archives at the Smithsonian, each piece showcases beautiful flower arrangements, bouquets, and fruit baskets, delicately decorated with birds and butterflies. This collection breathes new life into these historical artworks, transforming them into vibrant, modern prints while preserving their timeless charm.
Discover The World As It Once Was
Embark On A Visual Voyage Through Time
As you turn the page to new beginnings, may this world series be your first spark of adventure. Imagine in its flame the distant shores, vibrant cities, and silent sunsets awaiting you. Let its light be a guide—to welcome the unknown, seek new horizons, and carry the comfort of home in your heart. However far you journey, may you walk always in clarity, meaning, and brave curiosity. May your way be illuminated. Embark on a visual voyage through time. This collection transforms authentic vintage maps into stunning mixed-media artworks. Each piece is layered with gold leaf and ink to highlight the beauty, mystery, and artistry of historical cartography. Discover the world as it once was—and as it could be imagined.
Victorian Blood Book
John Bingley Garland
John Bingley Garland (1791-1875) represents one of the most fascinating anomalies in art history—a successful English merchant, politician, and public servant who created what would later be known as the "Victorian Blood Book," a remarkable series of collage artworks that predated the official recognition of collage as an art form by over six decades. This extraordinary manuscript, consisting of forty-five "Blood Collages," was likely executed in the 1850s, approximately 62 years before Picasso and Braque would "invent" collage as a modernist technique.