Bee and the Sun: A Calendar of Paintings

In a calendar of magnificent full-color paintings, Catherine Hyde depicts the bee and the sun's journey, honoring the sensory pleasures of herbs and incorporating bee and plant mythology. The bee moves from flower to plant while renowned artist Catherine Hyde pays homage to nature's magic and mystique.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Head of Zeus

In her captivating calendar of glorious full-color paintings, Catherine Hyde takes us on a journey following the bee and the sun through the seasons. Each painting celebrates the sensory delights of herbs, infused with bee and plant lore, creating a tapestry of botanical beauty. From the rising and setting of the Pleiades to the sunrise and sunset, the bee and the sun harmoniously collaborate, a testament to nature's miraculous cycle of growth and renewal.

Beneath the shifting constellations, equinoxes, and solstice markers, as the bee traverses from plant to flower, acclaimed artist Catherine Hyde pays homage to the magic and mystique of the natural world. Snippets of ancient bee beliefs and plant folklore are intertwined with paintings of wild thyme, saffron, meadow sweet, basil, mallow, lavender, and many more botanical wonders. This book is a treasure, a testament to the awe-inspiring wonder of nature.

Catherine Hyde's artistic vision brings us closer to the intricate dance between the bee and the sun, reminding us of the delicate balance and interconnectedness of all life. Her paintings evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, inspiring us to cherish and protect the delicate ecosystems that sustain us. The Hare and the Moon serves as a beautiful reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of honoring the seasons and the wonders of the natural world.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 208 x 207 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800240841