On Sale: Oct 20, 2026
Page Count: 160 pages
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN-13: 9781643265063

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An elegant and beautiful gift for gardeners and flower lovers, The Illuminated Book of Blooms showcases Robin Crofut-Brittingham’s world class art combined with fun facts about plants from around the world.

The Illuminated Book of Blooms is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the flowers of the world by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham. It includes large-scale fine art paintings of the culturally significant blooms of Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with special categories like medicinal flowers, poison flowers, nocturnal birds, and many more. It looks at flowers together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance.

Every bloom is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned botanists. In total, readers discover nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global adventure from the comfort of home.

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Robin Crofut-Brittingham is a visual artist and writer whose work explores the intersection of real and imagined worlds, inspired by nature. Primarily a painter, her practice spans several disciplines all unified by an interest in deepening our connection to the natural world and encouraging closer observation of its beauty and complexity.

Her artwork has been featured in numerous international publications and her debut book The Illuminated Book of Birds was released in 2025. She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US and Canada and her paintings and murals are included in public and private collections around the globe. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Robin now lives and works in Montreal with her husband, son and beloved dog.

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Robin Crofut-Brittingham

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Robin Crofut-Brittingham is a visual artist and writer whose work explores the intersection of real and imagined worlds, inspired by nature. Primarily a painter, her practice spans several disciplines all unified by an interest in deepening our connection to the natural world and encouraging closer observation of its beauty and complexity.

Her artwork has been featured in numerous international publications and her debut book The Illuminated Book of Birds was released in 2025. She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US and Canada and her paintings and murals are included in public and private collections around the globe. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Robin now lives and works in Montreal with her husband, son and beloved dog.

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