Publications
In this section, you’ll find articles, posters, and other materials produced by AsPIB as part of events, collaborations, or research and outreach projects related to botanical illustration.
These publications reflect the association’s commitment to knowledge sharing, education, and the scientific and artistic promotion of plants.
The Botanical Artist • March 2026
Exhibition in a Medieval Garden • Dominique Delattre
AsPIB was invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Jardin Médiéval d’Uzès by hosting its first on-site botanical illustration exhibition on the theme “From Flower to Seed.”
For nearly two months, around 3,500 visitors from 13 countries explored the exhibition, helping to promote botanical illustration internationally.
Article published in the ASBA Journal.
With the pictures of Dominique Delattre and Marie Malissen
Reproduced with permission of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Originally published in The Botanical Artist, (VOL 32 NO 1, March 2026) ©ASBA
L’Orchidophile n°246 • September 2025
The Artists’ Corner • Anne-Solange Tardy & Gérard Brateau
This article tells the story of the meeting between artist Anne-Solange Tardy and orchid enthusiast Gérard Brateau.
Their encounter resulted in a stunning illustration of Dendrobium aggregatum, selected and drawn by Anne-Solange Tardy in Gérard Brateau’s greenhouse — an orchid as magnificent as it is challenging to depict.
Published in l’Orchidophile n°246, Septembre 2025.
Reproduced with permission from L’Orchidophile. Originally published in l’Orchidophile n°246, September 2025.
The Botanical Artist • September 2023
Seeds within seeds • Dominique Delattre
A wonderful article on our Graines exhibition, held at the Musée d’Allard in Montbrison in 2023.
Article published in the ASBA Journal.
With the pictures of Monique Desgouttes-Rouby, Dominique Delattre, Carole Sylvestre-Grenier, Françoise Piquet-Vadon, Flower–plaster–herbarium under glass photo • SEPTEMBER 2023: Issue 3
Reproduced with permission of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Originally published in The Botanical Artist, (Issue 3, September 2023) ©ASBA
The Botanical Artist • December 2021
AsPIB’s Participation in the 2021 Convergences Botaniques • Dominique Delattre
At the second edition of Convergences Botaniques in Montpellier in October 2021, AsPIB delegates presented a poster showcasing the association’s activities, which sparked the interest of many participants. They also attended engaging and accessible talks on botany, as well as a memorable field excursion to the Marais de Candillargues — making this event an enriching and inspiring experience on all levels.
Article published in the ASBA Journal.
With the pictures of Anne Fiquet-Servy, Dominique Delattre, Marie Malissen • December 2021 | Volume 27, Issue 4
Reproduced with permission of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Originally published in The Botanical Artist, (Issue 4, December 2021) ©ASBA
The Botanical Artist • September 2021
Master Class with Catherine Watters • Dominique Delattre
In response to the 2020 pandemic, the Association des Passionnés d’Illustrations Botaniques (AsPIB) turned the crisis into an opportunity by launching a successful series of online master classes with Catherine Watters, allowing both long-time and new members to continue practicing and developing their botanical illustration skills remotely, in a friendly yet focused atmosphere — despite the cancellation of in-person activities.
Article published in the ASBA Journal.
With the pictures of Marie Malissen and Anne Pieussergues-Dherbicourt • The Botanical Artist SEPTEMBER 2021 Issue 3
Reproduced with permission of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Originally published in The Botanical Artist, (Issue 4, December 2021) ©ASBA
