Soul of the Desert

HARDCOVER. FIRST EDITION. Soul of the Desert is the long-awaited new book from Philippa Nikulinsky, author of Life on the Rocksand Western Australia’s premier botanical artist.

In the tradition of botanical artists Marianne North and Rowan Ellis, Philippa Nikulinsky’s exquisite paintings capture the natural wonder and diversity of the Australian desert.

Accompanying her stunning artwork is a comprehensive text by Dr Stephen Hopper, Former CEO of the Western Australian Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority and now Professor of Botany at the University of Western Australia.

With over 70 full colour reproductions of Philippa’s skillful artworks and Dr Hopper’s scientific insights, Soul of the Desert is a work of rare distinction. (Small indentation to front jacket and cover.)