The reptiles and amphibians surrounding us are more than 17,000 species of fascinating and beautiful wildlife that many of us usually ignore. In this colorfully illustrated book, 20 artists have taken those cold-blooded animals as inspiration and transformed
them into pieces of art that change the way we perceive our world. The unusual shapes, glittering colors, and perfectly adapted bodies of chameleons, turtles, snakes, frogs, and even dinosaurs offer us new ways to see and be inspired, in media ranging from fiber to glass and from paper to gold.By E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Kim Diment, and Introduction by Carel P. Brest van KempenDeeply committed to exhibiting works by established and emerging
artists, E. Ashley Rooney, author of more than 50 books on contemporary art and architecture, believes that
beauty is essential in our lives.157 color images157 color images