Individual artists, art monographs Books

B. Kliban (American, 1935–1990) Cat meditating with flower in Lotus position

Louis Sullivan’s designs stand—among stiff competition—as the preeminent exemplars of Chicago School architecture. He brought to his practice a conviction that ornamentation should arise naturally from a building’s overall design, restating, in a large...

Lisa Houck (American, b. 1953) Landscape with Visitors Amid off-kilter cottages and fantastic flowers, a bird and butterfly visit a crazy quilt landscape in this engaging floor puzzle.

Lilian May Miller (American, (1895–1943) Little White Plum Tree, early 20th century Lilian May Miller was born and raised in Japan, and the Japanese woodblock printing aesthetic is clear in this lovely image of a bonsai plum tree. An unconventional woman...

Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines and among the most recognizable cultural properties of Japan. Founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, then enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, it is...

We are all in this together, and the interconnectedness of species and ecosystems is a particular passion for artist Jon Ching. His brilliant photorealistic paintings inspire close observation of flora and fauna—as well as flights of the imagination...

A centuries-old tradition of “standing flowers,” rikka is a classic Japanese artform. Stately, upright arrangements (often 5 to 15 feet tall) reflect nature’s splendor and are rooted in Buddhist cosmology. A pine branch might symbolize mythical Mount...

Timeless examples of Japanese artistry—the decorative designs featured herein reflect a historically deep appreciation of beauty in art and nature. Although little is known of their creators or the actual dates of their creation, such works have...

Rooted in a deep sense of place, Billy Hassell’s eye-catching paintings radiate stunning colors and nature-inspired patterns. From a young age, Hassell was called to the creek beds and wild places near his childhood home in Dallas, Texas. His art is...

Austrian artist Ditz paints house pets and farm animals, often in sweet domestic settings or grouped together like the cats in these notecards. Her distinctive style has evolved over time to include highly detailed, quirky, small-scale images. In each...

With his signature stylized naturalism, Billy Hassell blends realism and abstraction in vivid paintings that express a deep sense of place. His works are charged with color and life, their energy balanced by points of stillness. An artist and...

Lolita Lorenzo is the design brainchild of Carol Muthiga. A Kenyan-American artist and designer, Muthiga is inspired by rich color palates, vibrant patterns found in the textile markets of her birth country, numerology, naturally occurring geometry, and...

What has pink feathers and long legs? Which creature carries its house on its back? Which furry forager wears a mask? Charley Harper’s I Am Wild Flash Cards teach youngsters to recognize wildlife—in the sky, in the ocean, in America’s...

An intricate tapestry of flowers, foliage, and birds, Catherine Marion’s Huia and Chrysanthemum design is alive with movement and color yet evokes a meditative garden mandala. Her intention is to remind observers of the natural beauty that can sometimes...

The distinct composition and linework of Under the Wave off Kanagawa may at first appear to focus on the power and majesty of the Pacific Ocean, but look closely and you’ll see that Katsushika Hokusai also highlights the beauty and spirituality of one of...

Purest of poems, a haiku contains in its 17 syllables a seasonal allusion as well as a distinct pause or shift. Cherry blossoms and swallows mean spring; red maple leaves and deer convey autumn. Nature and its ephemeral beauty—this is haiku. Japanese...

Gustave Baumann is best known for his warmly colored woodcut prints, whose restrained and modest look belies their complexity and the hard, skilled work that went into making them: Baumann’s prints often involved seven blocks. He worked in gouache and...

The Impressionists were known for capturing their subjects in the moment, creating landscapes and scenes of everyday life that act as snapshots of time. Gardens were the perfect source of inspiration for the Impressionists: the vivid colors and unique...

With meticulous attention to detail and thousands of strokes from cat-hair brushes, a dynasty of Ukrainian artists is drawing worldwide attention to Petrykivka painting, an exuberant Ukrainian folk art. Featured here are four stylized paintings by Marfa...

Using a flatbed scanner as her camera, Deb Stoner captures every bit of detail in her floral still lifes, from the vibrant hues of a flower’s petals to the fine hairs of its stem. Though the plants and bugs Deb features often come from her garden, her...

A memory game for everyone! For those learning their ABCs, a challenge with each card flip—can you spot the true letter under the decoration? (To help, a booklet inside shows each basic letter.) For those already in the know, a visual delight—stunning...

Ditz (Austrian) Double Cat-Spread, 1988 Austrian artist Ditz paints house pets and farm animals, often in sweet domestic settings or grouped together like the more than 100 felines in Double Cat-Spread, reproduced here as a 1,000-piece puzzle. Maybe you...

David Galchutt’s Tropical Trio is a delightful display of avian poise and fantastic flora. Listen closely to hear the chirping conversation of the three cockatiels and the sounds of the surrounding jungle. A master of composition with a background in...

Be it a balloon ride in the mountains or a contemplative walk on the beach, many of us feel the urge to wander, to make discoveries, to find places of joy and celebration, comfort and peace. Darlene Kulig is no stranger to wanderlust, traveling the world...

Early critics dismissed Claude Monet’s paintings as hasty sketches. But in fact Monet set himself a goal that was remarkably difficult to achieve, and the evidence testifies that he succeeded brilliantly. Monet was devoted to the pursuit and capture of...

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926) Water Lilies, ca. 1914–1917 Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926) was boundlessly inspired by the waterlily pond he created in his garden at Giverny. Throughout his last three decades of life he painted it repeatedly,...

CJ Hurley believes art should be a regular fixture in daily life. With the goal of creating living environments that celebrate family, lifestyle, and architecture, his interior designs incorporate intricately constructed natural elements. In his striking...

Undated planner you can begin using any time of year, but it’s much more than that. It’s for holding the art we appreciate close, for capturing the lists we make in our heads late at night, and for remembering the moments we want to celebrate. We set out...

A menagerie of birds and mammals of land and sea, as interpreted by best-selling artist Charley Harper, is presented here for your enjoyment. Harper’s work holds universal appeal for all ages. From his iconic cardinals and ladybugs to his rambunctious...

Charley Harper (American, 1922–2007) The Florida Keys, 1990 Big pieces for little hands make this Charley Harper bright, creature-filled floor puzzle perfect for an afternoon’s fun.

Charley Harper is famous for capturing the essence of each creature he depicted with seemingly simple geometric shapes and lines. Describing his distinctive style, which winnowed out all but the most essential details, Harper said, “When I look at a...

Charles White (American, 1918–1979) Mary McLeod Bethune, 1978 Groundbreaking educator and civic leader Mary McLeod Bethune is the statuesque central figure in Charles White’s mural for the Los Angeles Public Library. With education and learning as the...

Charles Lynn Bragg (American, b. 1952) Wonderland Cat, 1999 A green-eyed feline enchants its young human friend in this garden dreamscape. Using saturated color and playful scale, the artist gives viewers a glimpse of the not-so-natural habitat of the...

Brilliant hues blaze across hillsides, and textured clouds drift past a pink moon in the Catskill Mountains. In this abstracted Hudson Valley landscape, artist Jack Stuppin balances his deep respect for nature with an equal regard for creative intensity...

Carl Larsson with his wife, Karin Bergöö. lavished energy on remodeling and decorating their cottage in Sundborn, Sweden, which became an integral part of his paintings. Larsson’s light, bright watercolors presented their home and family in charming,...

Medieval storytelling meets 21st-century fantasy in the Surrealist art of El Gato Chimney. Inspired by everything from graffiti and steampunk to alchemy and spiritualism, the artist brings to life a mystical realm of brilliantly colored birds bearing the...

Molly Hashimoto’s vivid portrayal of the natural world offers a source of wonder and delight that reminds us to be still and engage our senses. Sharing her knowledge of birds and art through seminars in ecology centers and national parks, Hashimoto...

A leading figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857–1941) believed—like other Arts and Crafts practitioners—that no aspect of a house was too small to merit the architect’s attention. Even by this standard his...

Frances Broomfield (English, b. 1951) Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, 1998 Take a break amid the mighty sunflowers Vincent van Gogh famously adored. This peaceful moment, imagined by artist Frances Broomfield, evokes the impressionist’s old painting grounds in...

Painting with bold percussion and swinging riffs, Piet Mondrian brought the boogie-woogie beat to his classic, box-step style. In his art, Mondrian ascribed to the aesthetics of neoplasticism, which restricts artists to the most basic lines (straight,...

Oregon artist Siri Schillios finds inspiration in nature and then lets her imagination soar. Bright colors, fine brushwork, and charming imagery grace her bird paintings. Let The Bluebird of Happiness be your herald of joy and gratitude.

Like his oriole on the wing amidst stylized irises, CJ Hurley’s avian art lives at the intersection of the natural world and the Arts & Crafts aesthetic. Striking compositions and attention to detail define the artist’s integration of art and nature...

Tom Thomson’s love of the Canadian wilderness is masterfully depicted in each of his paintings. Working as a guide and forest ranger in Algonquin Park, Thomson meticulously studied the moods and changes of the Canadian countryside, and his art conveys...

The barn owl (Tyto alba) is one of the most widely distributed of all birds, taking top honors in that distinction among owls. Now acknowledged for its role as a predator of rodents, up until the late 20th century this large-winged, long-legged owl was...

Curlicue clouds and verdant swirls of greenery heighten the mystery and majesty of El Capitan’s sheer rock face. American artist Phyllis Shafer infuses her autumnal painting with a stylized softness counterbalancing some of Yosemite Valley’s hardest...

The world’s first underground railway, the London Underground opened its first section in 1863. Today it’s the third-busiest metro system in Europe. In 1908 Frank Pick, an early director charged with publicity for the expanding transit system, began...

Wolf Kahn (American, b. Germany, 1927–2020) Among Birches, 2015 Wolf Kahn’s luminous landscapes erase the line between representational and abstract art. His paintings are not an exact record of nature, yet a palpable sense of place remains. With this...

Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860–1939) Zodiac, 1896 Originally commissioned as a calendar, Alphonse Mucha’s Zodiac became one of his most popular designs, with at least nine variants. Images representing the 12 zodiac signs ring an ornately dressed woman’s...