William Curtis was not only an English botanist from the 18th century, he was a Master Artist, too! His highly detailed watercolor engravings presented the most accurate flowers known to humanity. The scale and form of this flower is incredible. It’s amazing to think that he first drew it all by hand on a metal plate to make the final engraving! 
From pristine national parks to your lap by the fireplace, animals are all around us to delight, work with, and inspire. Spotting wild animals in their natural habitat surprises people with a sense of fulfilment while domestic animals fill our hearts with unconditional companionship.
One of the best qualities about still life art is that it encourages the viewer to enjoy the moment. The piece sets the mood and invites you to walk right up and have a front-row seat into the scene.
It’s the truth: life would not exist without light. From the greatest to the smallest, light is essential for most living creatures on Earth to survive.
