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Nature’s Hidden Charms by Liz Dean is a book “featuring folklore, symbology and practical rituals alongside ancient crafts and modern techniques this beautifully illustrated book contains over 50 creative ways to use the gifts of the natural world to make charms, talismans, amulets, altars and much more. These natural offerings provide us with protection, good fortune and healing.” (Waterstone’s)

Watercolour and pen and ink illustrations throughout the book by Lizzie

Life on Our Planet required eight detailed pen and ink illustrations, reflecting animals and plants that Sir David Attenborough discusses in this important and timely text.  There was also a map to complete.

Many of the illustrations were straight forward, however reconstructing the extinct Tarpan horse, and fitting the enormous bulk of a Blue whale and the height of Giant kelp onto one sheet posed their own peculiar challenges.

This is the most prestigious of all the titles I have worked on, and I am extremely proud to be associated with this publication.