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Exquisite. I have just purchased both books for inspiration. Also, these will be beautiful Christmas gifts for my daughters whom also love nature.

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Ooh, I hope they love the their gifts! Books make the best presents.

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The link to purchase doesn't work but I found it on ThriftBooks

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/drawn-from-nature_helen-ahpornsiri/18610287/#edition=19799692&idiq=40844238

What an amazing book and artist! First book review was a slam dunk. Thank you for taking the time to dive in and have the artist interview.

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Thanks for sharing this link! Looks like the webshops I've been liking to keep selling out of their copies. Glad you found some on Thriftbooks!

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Of course I had to buy it. What an inspiring illustration book to add to my collection!

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I just received it! What a nice book to have in hard copy!😍

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Wow!this is so lovely😍 thank you for the introduction to Helen's work!

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Thanks for reading!

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It's such a pleasure! Will be here waiting for the next one😄

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Thanks for this inspiration! Mind boggling!

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I know... I still don't quite understand how she does it! Such a special process.

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Wow! What an amazing process and gorgeous illustrations. Thanks for the introduction to Helen's work!

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Thanks for reading, Anne!

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This is incredible! I just ordered it -- many used and new copies out there still even though the link no longer works at the Farnsworth Museum. Thanks Rosalie for sharing this.

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Thanks for letting me know about the link! It's backordered in several places, so the sites I've been linking to keep running out of copies! But there are definitely some available, especially if you're open to used copies.

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Stunning art. Sio glad you featured her incredible work. I’m always amazed at people with such skill, patience and creativity. Thank you

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Thanks for reading, Suzanne!

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Wow! All i can say is labor of love! I would not have the patience, but I could see how someone would completely lose track of time on this type of work. Thanks for sharing!

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I also would not have the patience for this, but I'm so glad Helen does! Thanks for reading. :)

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Really gorgeous illustrations!

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This is a most beautiful book and great selection for this book club! I live near the ocean and am inspired to start collecting specimens. Thank you, Rosalie!

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Thanks for reading and glad you like this book! Yes, you should totally try out some ocean collages. :)

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I am just stunned by this talented artist and this truly amazing technique! Thank you so much for this interesting article! I was so happy when I saw that I can order Helen's books in my country, I immediately ordered Beneath the Waves as my Christmas gift!

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I am loving this book! The art is made with pressed leaves and then she writes to go with it. Great interview.

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I loved this feature of Helen’s work! I have been doing pressed flower collage work for a few years now, and I came across her work when I was searching for other artists in the medium and was absolutely blown away. Such an inspiration !

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