Mushrooms exhibition 2023
Mushrooms and Autumn Colors Autumn Comes to Neuville-sur-Saône: Shapes, Colors, and Secrets of Mushrooms Neuville sur Saône From November 3 to 6, 2023 Invited by the Val de Saône Mycological Group, AsPIB (Association for the Promotion of Botanical Illustration) is pleased to present the exhibition “Mushrooms and Autumn Colors.” Although temporary, this exhibition captivated many visitors over three days. Thanks to the seamless coordination by Françoise Piquet-Vadon, who served as the liaison between GMBVS and AsPIB, the event ran smoothly under excellent conditions. With a carefully arranged display in a welcoming setting, an attentive and enthusiastic audience, curious and delighted schoolchildren, and organizers who were both efficient and warm — all these ingredients made this exhibition a true success! The full report of this wonderful exhibition is available for download here! (French version) With the artistes Dominique Delattre • Catherine Delhom • Monique Desgouttes-Rouby • Lorraine Fayet • Soria Givors • Sophie Graverand • Jacky Jousson • Marie Malissen • Sylvie Menant • Constant Pilloix-Desgouttes • Françoise Piquet-Vadon • Martina Rajmaterova A big thank you to Françoise Piquet-Vadon for her dedication to this project, as well as to the Val de Saône Mycological Group for their kind invitation. From left to right: Nigellas by Sophie Graverand • Porcini mushrooms by Dominique Delattre • Amanita rubescens by Jacky Jousson Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst
Mushrooms exhibition 2024
“Mushrooms and Prickly Plants” AsPIB highlights prickly plants and mushrooms in Neuville-sur-Saône Neuville-sur-Saône November 9 & 10, 2024 At the invitation of the Val de Saône Mycological Group (GMBVS), AsPIB once again took part in the annual exhibition in Neuville-sur-Saône. Organized efficiently and with great care by Françoise Piquet-Vadon, the 2024 edition highlighted mushrooms and prickly plants through a selection of botanical illustrations created by our members. The installation was carried out with the valuable help of Anne, Caroline, Marguerite, Margareta, and Dominique. Françoise and Dominique maintained a dedicated presence throughout the exhibition to present the artworks and promote AsPIB. Once again, the event was a great success, attracting a large, curious, and enthusiastic audience, in a warm atmosphere fostered by the always welcoming organizers. With the artistes Dominique Delattre • Catherine Delhom • Monique Desgouttes-Rouby • Caroline Dumuÿs-Babian • Marguerite d’Huart • Jacky Jousson • Marie Malissen • Marie-Claude Massonnat • Constant Pilloix-Desgouttes • Françoise Piquet-Vadon • Carole Sylvestre-Grenier A big thank you to the team who handled the installation, as well as to the Val de Saône Mycological Group for their invitation. Photo credit: Alain Lemaitre Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst
Seeds
“Seeds” Exposition Step into the secret world of seeds, where it all begins Allard Museum, Montbrison April 2023 to January 2024 The Seeds exhibition was organized by the Allard Museum! AsPIB was fortunate to be invited and was offered an exclusive room within the exhibition route to showcase the works of its members, regardless of their skill level. The goal was to give everyone the opportunity to exhibit in a public venue, a Natural History Museum. Workshops organized by the museum throughout the year in this room allowed many visitors to appreciate our artworks. Conceived and realized in record time—just two months between the idea and the opening—AsPIB was able to rely on the museum’s flawless organization and the enthusiasm of its members for the AsPIB seed to sprout quickly. With the artistes Thanks to our members who exhibited their work and stepped up at short notice! Below is the list of all our exhibiting members, along with some images taken during the exhibition. Rubi Abrams • Mary Batchelder • Claudine Bénard • Claire Billotte • Dominique Delattre • Marguerite D’Huart • Catherine Delhom • Lorraine Fayet • Soria Givord • Marie Malissen • Marie-Claude Massonnat • Anne Pieussergues Dherbicourt • Françoise Piquet-Vadon • Ludwine Probst • Martina Rajtmajerovà • Elisabeth Rigaud • Carole Sylvestre Grenier • Anne-Solange Tardy • Elisabeth Vitou • Catherine Watters From left to right de gauche à droite : Catherine Watters • Ludwine Probst • Martina Rajtmajerovà Subscribe to our newsletter Join our community and never miss any of our news: upcoming exhibitions, exciting projects, our creative collaborations in France and abroad, dates of upcoming workshops, and much more! Sign up to be at the heart of botanical and naturalistic illustration! By signing up, I agree to receive information and updates from AsPIB by email. I have read the privacy policy and consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with it. Register Loading… Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst
Florilegium
The Bonaparte Florilegium An ambitious five-year botanical project An ambitious five-year botanical project The Roland Bonaparte Florilegium, Saint-Cloud Garden is a collaborative project with the Herbarium of Lyon that celebrates the botanical richness of an exceptional site through art. To date, about thirty plants have already been selected by participating artists, and we warmly encourage our members to join this collective adventure. Each selected plant will be illustrated in a unique way: one subject, one artist, one artwork. Each artist is invited to represent the plant in its entirety, including, whenever possible, flowers, fruits, branches, seeds, or flower buds — an opportunity to highlight the diversity of plant forms and life cycles. The list intentionally includes many grasses, vegetables, and less traditional species to broaden perspectives and renew the aesthetic approaches of traditional florilegia. Dare to explore these atypical choices! For any questions, please contact us at: contact@aspib-botanical-art.com. Pour participer Pour toutes questions et avoir accès à la liste des espèces disponibles, veuillez nous contacter à l’adresse suivante : contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Une sélection par jury est organisée chaque année. Chaque illustration soumise est évaluée de manière anonyme. Des suggestions d’ajustement peuvent être proposées à l’artiste, qui aura alors la possibilité de soumettre une version modifiée dans un délai imparti. Aspects techniques Support recommandé : Évitez les papiers colorés et le vélin, qui se scannent difficilement. Indiquez toute échelle d’agrandissement si utilisée (ex. : ×3). Format de fichier : Fichier TIFF 360 dpi, anonyme, nommé uniquement par le nom latin de la plante (ex. : Acer platanoides). Nous espérons que ce projet nourrira à la fois votre sens de l’observation, votre créativité et votre plaisir à illustrer le monde végétal. Merci à toutes et à tous pour votre engagement, Le comité d’organisation du Florilège BonaparteDominique Delattre, Blandine Bärtschi, Mélanie Thiébaut et Catherine Watters Subscribe to our newsletter Join our community and never miss any of our news: upcoming exhibitions, exciting projects, our creative collaborations in France and abroad, dates of upcoming workshops, and much more! Sign up to be at the heart of botanical and naturalistic illustration! By signing up, I agree to receive information and updates from AsPIB by email. I have read the privacy policy and consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with it. Register Loading… Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst
Sharon Field’s Talk
Sharon Field’s Talk – « 3000 days… and counting… » When botanical art becomes an act of commitment: Sharon Field shares her long-term project, born from a climate emergency. Herbarium of Lyon, Villeurbanne Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM AsPIB is delighted to invite you to an exceptional talk by Australian naturalist artist Sharon Field, centered around her powerful project:“3000 days… and counting… – One botanical artist’s response to our changing climate” Inspired by the 2021 IPCC report, Sharon was struck by the 2030 deadline—the target set to limit global warming to under +1.5°C.In 2022, that left approximately 3,000 days. In response to this countdown, she embarked on an ambitious artistic journey: drawing one plant a day for 3,000 days on a continuous scroll, creating a visual testimony to the living world under threat. An inspiring and thought-provoking encounter that bridges art and science, close observation of nature, and the urgency of climate change. To explore Sharon Field’s work, visit her website at sharonfieldartist.com.au and follow her on Instagram: @sharon_field_artist and @300daysandcounting. Location: Herbarium of Lyon – 9, rue Raphaël Dubois, Campus de la Doua, Université Lyon I, VilleurbanneFree entry, subject to available seating Subscribe to our newsletter Join our community and never miss any of our news: upcoming exhibitions, exciting projects, our creative collaborations in France and abroad, dates of upcoming workshops, and much more! Sign up to be at the heart of botanical and naturalistic illustration! By signing up, I agree to receive information and updates from AsPIB by email. I have read the privacy policy and consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with it. Register Loading… Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst
Exposition “From Flower to Seed”
“From Flower to Seed” An exhibition of contemporary botanical illustration Medieval Garden of Uzès (Gard, France) From May 22 to June 29, 2025 The Association of Botanical Illustration Enthusiasts (AsPIB) presented an exhibition entitled “From Flower to Seed” in a setting that was truly idyllic for botanical illustration. This beautiful exhibition took place at the Medieval Garden of Uzès from May 22 to June 29, 2025. The story began a few months earlier, when AsPIB was invited to take part in the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Medieval Garden of Uzès. Over the following months, a professional and cheerful partnership was established between AsPIB and the In Situ association, which manages this Historic Monument-listed garden, also recognized with the Remarkable Garden label. AsPIB presented 40 artworks on the theme “From Flower to Seed.” Fourteen members responded to the call, contributing original pieces and fine art prints using a variety of techniques — especially watercolors on paper and vellum, graphite drawings, and ink work. Medieval Garden of Uzès Jardin Médiéval d’Uzès (Gard, France) Du 22 mai au 29 juin 2025 L’AsPIB (Association de soutien à la Promotion de l’Illustration Botanique) est heureuse de présenter l’exposition « De la Fleur à la Graine », un parcours visuel qui met à l’honneur la richesse du monde végétal à travers le regard attentif et sensible de 14 artistes. Dans le cadre unique et intimiste du Jardin Médiéval d’Uzès, labellisé Jardin Remarquable, le public est invité à découvrir des illustrations botaniques contemporaines mêlant rigueur scientifique et expression artistique. Chaque œuvre révèle une approche personnelle de l’observation du végétal, oscillant entre précision analytique et poésie graphique. Les techniques présentées sont variées : aquarelle sur papier ou vélin, graphite et encre, autant de médiums au service de la minutie et de la beauté du monde naturel. A botanical drawing workshop, led by Dominique Delattre and Marie Malissen, was held on the opening day in the exhibition room at the heart of the garden. It offered In Situ members a joyful opportunity to explore different drawing techniques. For nearly two months, a diverse and highly international audience came to discover and admire these contemporary botanical illustrations. The guestbook tells the story, filled with signatures from visitors hailing from Germany, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Dubai, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States. All expressed their admiration, surprise, or delight — which brought us great joy. From left to right : Françoise Piquet-Vadon, Anne Fiquet-Servy, Dominique Delattre • Ludwine Probst Botanical drawing workshop With the artists Valérie Brouyère • Dominique Delattre • Catherine Delhom • Caroline Dumuÿs-Babian • Lorraine Fayet • Dominique Guillon • Martina Rajtmajerovà • Marie Malissen • Françoise Piquet-Vadon • Ludwine Probst • Sybille Reibiger • Pascale Riffaud • Anne-Solange Tardy • Élisabeth Vitou A heartfelt thank you to the 14 artists who trusted us with their work, and to the members who traveled to Uzès. Thank you to Françoise, who once again made everything run smoothly. Thank you to Alain for his invaluable help with hanging the works. Thank you to In Situ, and to Marylène and Charlotte, our wonderful contacts, for welcoming us with such warmth and efficiency. And finally, thank you to Marie and Anne, without whom none of this would be possible. Illustrations on display from left to right: : Dominique Delattre • Valérie Brouyère • Marie Malissen Subscribe to our newsletter Join our community and never miss any of our news: upcoming exhibitions, exciting projects, our creative collaborations in France and abroad, dates of upcoming workshops, and much more! Sign up to be at the heart of botanical and naturalistic illustration! By signing up, I agree to receive information and updates from AsPIB by email. I have read the privacy policy and consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with it. Register Loading… Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Resources and Links • About us • Membership • News & Events Contact & Social Media contact@aspib-botanical-art.com Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook Instagram © 2025 AsPIB. All rights reserved • Legal Notice & Privacy Policy • Website created by Ludwine Probst