Garden Party is a collection of charming sketches and quotes from
artist Helen Dardik.
Dardik's pen-and-ink drawings are replicated from her sketchbooks and
interspersed with quotes from classic novels such as Alice in
Wonderland and The Secret Garden.
Dardik's illustrations of girl-fairies, flora, and fauna create a
magical, dreamy world. Many of her characters are hybrid girl/plant
creatures whose friends include a menagerie of cats, dogs, and other
critters.
- Her illustrations are predominantly black-and-white, with a limited
palette of accent colors.
- Aesthetic feels equal parts vintage Scandinavian modern folk art and
Japanese Kawaii culture,
- Girl-powered and nature themed
This is a charming, girl-centric book that is perfect for all gift
opportunities, whether it's for a graduation or Mother's Day or simply
for yourself.
The book's design is also a delight--it looks and feels like an actual
sketchbook.
- A perfect gift for teens, young adult women, mom-to-daughter,
daughter-to-mom, friend-to-friend
- Dardik's unique illustration style is at once elegant and whimsical.
- Great for those who loved In the Garden of My Dreams: The Art of
Nathalie Lété by Nathalie Lété. and How to Be a Wildflower by Katie
Daisy