Lewis Miller's first book features lush naturally lit still lifes of his beautiful arrangements & compositions The designer who has a background in horticulture & landscape design describes his work as sumptuous nature Organized by key factors that are considered for each piece-color composition movement shape & texture-the book is elegantly illustrated with Don Freeman's painterly photographs & explains arrangement by arrangement the thoughts & motivations that guided the process Vivid images of brightly hued poppies roses hydrangeas & tulips explode on each page Miller also discusses his sources of inspiration notably seventeenth-century Dutch still lifes The images & words will give the reader a profound insight into the artistry of flower arranging-providing the impetus to create floral works of one's own Additional information will cover ways to handle & arrange flowers prolong the life of an arrangement & incorporate flowers into special occasions or simply into our everyday lives The luxurious display of flowers will inspire & delight decorators gardeners brides-to-be & connoisseurs of beauty