
Discover the artists shaping how we see the natural world. From British landscapes to American wilderness, from artistic vision to ecological awareness, these books explore how nature continues to shape imagination and art. Each one offers a different way to feel connected to the natural world.
David Gommon
Sansom & Company • Paperback • 9781911408635 • £25.00 • Find out more
A stunning celebration of the British painter, David Gommon. This book reveals an artist deeply moved by the sea, sky, and land. Gommon’s work captures the emotional power of landscape, transforming familiar scenes into something luminous and spiritual. Gommon’s work is paired alongside insightful commentary by Philip Vann, offering readers a journey through this unique vision of the British countryside.
Perfect for: Art lovers, landscape enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the vibrancy of nature.
The Life of the Fields
Sansom & Company • Hardback • 9781915670267 • £20.00 • Find out more
A richly illustrated book that brings the countryside to life, The Life of the Fields explores how artists from 1900 to today have captured the rhythms of farming, rural work, and the beauty of cultivated landscapes.
Through paint, print, and photography, the book reveals a story of change and continuity, showing how rural life remains central to England’s sense of place and identity despite an increasingly urbanised population.
Perfect for: Readers who love British art, rural history, and the quiet strength of the countryside.
The Life of the Fields
Sansom & Company • Hardback • 9781915670182 • £45.00 • Find out more
Elements of Landscape presents the recent work of John Hitchens, tracing his evolution since the 1990s as he developed a distinctive approach rooted in the natural world. Working closely with the land and natural materials, Hitchens transforms landscape forms into imaginative abstractions that reflect the rhythms and textures of his Sussex surroundings.
Perfect for: Admirers of British art, abstraction, and creative dialogue between artist and environment.
Sanctuary: Artist-Gardeners 1919-1939
Christopher Woodward | Edited by: Paul Liss
Liss Llewellyn Fine Art • Paperback • 9781999314552 • £15.00 • Find out more
This volume celebrates the deep harmony between art and gardening, illustrating how this art form can create a place of calm in an often busy world.
Charles Mahoney shared his unbridled enthusiasm for plants with Edward Bawden, Geoffrey Rhoades, John Nash and Evelyn Dunbar who swapped cuttings with each other by post. Dunbar, along with Mahoney and Nash, even produced books on the subject, while Harry Bush’s oeuvre evolved around painting and repainting his garden in the south west London suburbs.
Perfect for: Readers with a green thumb and a love for the mindfulness gardens bring in bustling cities.
The Nature of Dreams:
England and the Formation of Art Nouveau
Liss Llewellyn Fine Art • Paperback • 9781999314552 • £15.00 • Find out more
A poetic and imaginative journey, The Nature of Dreams explores the connection between dreams, art, and the natural world. It reflects on how artists have transformed the beauty of plants into intricate patterns, as seen in the work of William Morris. This book invites readers into the space where imagination and nature intertwine, where dreams and reality begin to blur. Richly visual and deeply reflective, it’s an ideal companion for anyone who finds inspiration in both art and nature.
Perfect for: Dreamers, artists, and readers who enjoy the mystery of nature’s and work by William Morris.
Arts & Crafts: Ideas That Shaped The World
Edited by: Suzanne Fagence Cooper, Elisabeth Svalin Gunnarsson
Bokförlaget Stolpe • Hardback •
9789189882416 • £35.00 • Find out more
This beautifully produced book celebrates the timeless values of the Arts and Crafts movement: craftsmanship, simplicity, and harmony with nature. From the intricate patterns of William Morris to the homely charm of Carl Larsson, these pages are filled with inspiration drawn directly from the natural world. It’s a wonderful reminder that design rooted in nature feels both authentic and modern.
Perfect for: Design lovers, home decorators, and anyone who believes in the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Another must-read for William Morris fans.
Art Meets Ecology
Sansom & Company • Paperback • 9781911408680 • £25.00 • Find out moreP
Art Meets Ecology brings together the paintings and drawings of The Arborealists, a group of artists inspired by the beauty and complexity of trees. Their work focuses on Lady Park Wood, an ancient semi-natural woodland on the slopes of the Wye Gorge. Alongside their artwork is commentary by ecologist George Peterken, who has studied the wood for decades, tracking the lives of hundreds of trees. Together, art and science reveal a powerful story of growth, decay, and renewal within a forest left largely to nature.
Perfect for: Readers who love landscape art, environmental stories, and the timeless connection between creativity and the natural world.
Collecting Nature: A History of the Herbarium and Natural Specimens
Bokförlaget Stolpe • Hardback •
9789189425644 • £35.00 • Find out more
This beautifully produced book celebrates the timeless values of the Arts and Crafts movement: craftsmanship, simplicity, and harmony with nature. From the intricate patterns of William Morris to the homely charm of Carl Larsson, these pages are filled with inspiration drawn directly from the natural world. It’s a wonderful reminder that design rooted in nature feels both authentic and modern.
William Bartram’s Visual Wonders: The Drawings of an American Naturalist
University of Pittsburgh Press • Paperback • 9780822967613 • £30.00 • Find out more
William Bartram was one of America’s first great naturalists, and his drawings are filled with life, colour, and discovery. This remarkable book brings together his sketches and watercolours of plants and animals, revealing both scientific precision and artistic imagination. Bartram’s passion for exploration shines through every page, making this an inspiring read for anyone fascinated by the natural world.
Perfect for: Nature lovers, artists, and readers interested in early American exploration and discovery.